Current Events
Studies have long pointed to the benefits of "current events" programs in shaping a nation of lifelong newsreaders. "Using the news" -- whether in the form of the daily newspaper, TV news reports, or classroom discussions of important events -- can go a long way toward developing an informed citizenry too. Ed Worlds themed page offers dozens of ideas for teaching with the news and newspapers.
Language Arts
Ed World has mined the Internet for great language arts activities.
Study Skills
Brush up research skills with these online scavenger hunts.
Dinosaurs
Lions and tigers -- and Stegosauruses -- oh my! Few teaching topics excite young students the way dinosaurs can. Make the most of their interest in meat eaters of the Mesozoic Era with these dino-mite lessons and resources.
Lesson Plan of the Day
See lesson plans posted on recent days. Search for lessons by subject.
Learning Game of the Week
Ask 20 questions to reveal a secret identity in Who Am I?
Friday Fun
Use maps to locate the most unique place names around.
Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks Math Games With Joanne and Jane
This week: Subtraction War.
Fun Learning Tools from Education Worlds Learning Machine From the Science Machine
Use Tonights Sky to explore the topics of constellations and space. (Grades 3-12) From the Reading Machine Sink It 'n' Solve It reinforces spelling, vocabulary. (Grades 3-6) From the Math Machine Perfectly Symmetrical is a fun Web site for plotting points with x and y axes and for teaching symmetry. (Grades 4-8)
Vicki Cobbs Show-Biz Science
Discover how chemists test for sugar.
The Writing Bug Story Starter
If I could change one thing about myself, I would...
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In our Work Sheet Library you will find printables for every grade level and subject. Some of our work sheet collections are listed below. For a complete list of printable resources from our editors and our partners, visit the Work Sheet Library.
Animals A to Z Backpack-tivities Coloring Calendars Every-Day Edits Geography A to Z Hunt the Fact Monster It All Adds Up Make Your Own Work Sheets Math Cross Puzzles Name the Mystery State Phonics Word Search Puzzles Readers Theater Scripts Sudoku Puzzles Vocab-u-lous! Where Is Mrs. Waffenschmidt?
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From Our Early Childhood Activity Bank Ten in Bed, and (Math) Do You Want Fries With Your Math? Find the U.S. Symbols Cool Patriotic Pops Seeing Stars (Flag Day) Patriotic Parade Old Glory Cupcakes
More Timely Lesson Ideas Building Vocabulary
Dozens of ideas for building vocab, dictionary, spelling skills. Playground Maps
An endless source of fun and learning. Citizenship Lessons
These folktales teach cooperation to young students.
News for Kids
Each week during the school year, we present a news story -- ripped from the headlines! -- written just for kids in grades 3-8. An accompanying teachers guide and a printable comprehension worksheet that emphasizes test-taking practice make this feature a complete teaching resource. Here are a few of the headlines from the past school year. Take a look! Galpagos Islanders Aim to Control Tourism, Mosquitoes Schools Serve Healthful Lunches on Meatless Monday Worlds Largest Cruise Ship Sets Sail on December 5 Which Animal Is the Weirdest in the World?
5-Minute Fillers Volume 12.
Month of Fun: June
See some timely, fun, and educational Web resources for kids: Zoo Animals Word Search U.S. Flag Stick Craft (Grades K-3) Great Safety Adventure Game (K-3) Candy Word Search (5-12) Printable Statue of Liberty Quiz (3-5) Sally Ride Reading and Quiz (5-8) Fruit Coloring Page (K-2)
Just for This Month! See our June Month of Fun, June Word Search, and June Coloring Calendar. PLUS! Create your own work sheets for holidays and special days.
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