January/February 2005
Features
Boost Test Scores With Music
Tone-deaf and musically challenged? No worries—here are a host of ways (and reasons) to teach to the tune of music.
By Jennifer O. Prescott
Wow! Easy, Colorful Crafts
Three inspirational teachers show you how to brighten your curriculum with learning-rich, hands-on projects.
By Christy Hale
Activities & Lessons
Poetry Workshop: Free-Verse Winter Poems
Celebrating the season and Black History Month with Nikki Giovanni´s "Winter Poem."
By Liza Charlesworth
Chinese New Year
Celebrate China and the most widely celebrated holiday on earth with these purposeful activities from across the curriculum.
By Wendy K. Cruikshank
CyberHunt: Exploring Saturn
All about the rings and moons of the mysterious planet.
By Karyn M. Peterson
Heart Smarts
Pump up science knowledge this Valentine´s Day with these heartwarming circulation activities. Includes a "heart-racing" reproducible game board.
By Mackie Rhodes
Favorite Author Mini-Poster: Barbara Park
Give
Junie B. Jones books a learning boost with language arts activities plus our exclusive mini-poster.
By Liza Charlesworth
You Can Quote Me on That
Practice dialog-writing skills with these notable, quotable activities. Includes an interactive reproducible page!
By Pamela Chanko
Math Songs
Reinforce essential math knowledge as kids sing along to familiar tunes.
By Kay Aileen Smitherman
From Our Readers
Snowy story reviews, penguin math, and diversity portraits.
Columns
Web Sitings: Web-Cam Magic
Super sites that bring the world into your classroom.
By Hannah Trierweiler
Education News and Trends
The world´s longest letter, Play Attention learning systems, the benefits of school libraries, and much more.
Reported by Jennifer O. Prescott
New & Noteworthy
The best new creative tools for the budding artists in your classroom.
Teacher Talk: Beat Second-Semester Doldrums
In our newest regular column, our readers share their best tips for recharging their teaching and invigorating their classrooms after the new year.
Plus: Teachers name their New Year´s resolutions.
Can You Help?
Child psychology expert Dr. Adele Brodkin and three teachers offer strategies and tips on welcoming new students into your classroom.
Booktalk: Books with Character
Character education builds tolerance and respect. These new stories can help teach these valuable lessons.
By Lynne T. Burke
The Class Picture: Under the Sea
A favorite classroom photo of little oceanographers in action.
