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Math Games With Joanne and Jane
A new game each week from the masters of math games, Joanne Currah and Jane Felling.
Friday Fun
Do your students deserve a special break after working hard all week? These lesson and project ideas will fill the bill for Friday afternoon fun and learning.
Bulletin Boards That Teach
Timely bulletin board ideas grouped by month. Great anytime bulletin boards too.
Show-Biz Science
Our resident scientist presents a weekly show-stopping activity that will make teaching science the most fun you've ever had in the classroom.
Vocab-u-lous!
Build a fab vocab with these printable activities from A to Z and then some. (Grades 5-up)
From the Math Machine
If you’re looking for games and other resources to help teach and reinforce all types of math skills, our labor-saving machine -- The Math Machine -- should be your first stop. New in 2008! The Reading Machine.
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Best Books for Teaching About…
Each week, Education World presents our Editors’ Choices for the best books for teaching about popular classroom themes. Check out our choices and add your own recommendations to the Readers’ Voices section of this week’s themed booklists:
Best Books for Teaching About..
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Geography A to Z
Learn about world geography one letter at a time. (Grades 4-8)
Where in the World Is Mrs. Waffenschmidt?
Can you figure out where she is this week based on the clues she provides? (Grades 3-8)
Sudoku Puzzles
These popular puzzles build critical thinking skills. Thirty-six puzzles in all. (Grades 3-12)
It All Adds Up Math Puzzles
Challenge students to put their addition skills to work. (Grades 3-6)
Phonics Word Search Puzzles
Thirty-six puzzles teach and reinforce phonics and spelling skills.
Backpack-tivities
These @Home learning activities involve students and parents together. (Grades Pre-K-8)
Coloring Calendars
Use these calendar templates to build student skills and for many other purposes. (Grades Pre-K-12)
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