http://www.highlightsteachers.com/ Copyright 2009 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:04 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Objective: The students will be able to reinforce spelling skills by spelling a word and shooting a basket. Grades 2-4

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/spelling_hoops_by_caroline_wyman.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/spelling_hoops_by_caroline_wyman.html Resources Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:04 -0500 Objective: The students will become more familiar with the concept of measurement by practicing and measuring the circumference, diameter and radius of a bubble print. Grades 3-5

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/bubble_measurement_by_caroline_wyman.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/bubble_measurement_by_caroline_wyman.html Resources Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:03 -0500 The following lesson plan uses the Goofus and Gallant characters from Highlights for Children magazine and teaches you how to incorporate them into your everyday classroom activities.

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/goofus_and_gallant_lesson_plan.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/goofus_and_gallant_lesson_plan.html Resources Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:02 -0500 Looking for opportunities to help your students learn with Highlights? This monthly guide to the magazine will help you find stories and activities that suit your students' reading level.

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/reading_suggestions/july_2009_prereaders_guide.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/reading_suggestions/july_2009_prereaders_guide.html Reading Suggestions Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:02 -0500 Objective: The children will be able to understand the importance of giving and receiving a compliment. Grades K-5

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/web_of_compliments_by_caroline_wyman.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/web_of_compliments_by_caroline_wyman.html Resources Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:01 -0500 Looking for opportunities to help your students learn with Highlights? This monthly guide to the magazine will help you find stories and activities that suit your students' reading level.

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/reading_suggestions/july_2009_beginning_readers_guide.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/reading_suggestions/july_2009_beginning_readers_guide.html Reading Suggestions Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:01 -0500 Having a balanced classroom means the seats are filled with different types of students. Different sex, different race, different ages. But did you ever think about your class in terms of the types of learners it holds?

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/featured_article/do_all_great_minds_think_alike_by_caroline_wyman.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/featured_article/do_all_great_minds_think_alike_by_caroline_wyman.html Featured Article Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500 Here are some core principles that will help you on your journey to becoming a lifelong learner.

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/articles/a_teachers_journey_by_peter_w_cookson_jr.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/articles/a_teachers_journey_by_peter_w_cookson_jr.html Articles Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500 A quick and easy fun game/craft project to make in class or as a take home assignment.

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/printandmake_crafts/number_slide_gameby_constance_sharp_.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/printandmake_crafts/number_slide_gameby_constance_sharp_.html Print-and-Make Crafts Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500 Printable Hidden Pictures® puzzle with the 'find the Hidden Pictures' activity you know and love. This is a great-quiet time activity!

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/hidden_pictures/boating_campby_elizabeth_allyn.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/hidden_pictures/boating_campby_elizabeth_allyn.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500 Searching for a fun theme for a classroom party? Try out Rodeo Party, sure to provide your students with a rip-roaring day of fun!

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/party_ideas/rodeo_partyby_sandra_steen_and_susan_steen_illustrated_by_chris_demarest_.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/party_ideas/rodeo_partyby_sandra_steen_and_susan_steen_illustrated_by_chris_demarest_.html Party Ideas Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500 The following lesson plan uses the Timbertoes Family section of Highlights for Children magazine and teaches you how to incorporate them into your everyday classroom activities.

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/highlights_in_the_classroom/lesson_plan_using_highlights_magazine_and_the_timbertoes.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/highlights_in_the_classroom/lesson_plan_using_highlights_magazine_and_the_timbertoes.html Highlights in the Classroom Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500 Looking for opportunities to help your students learn with Highlights? This monthly guide to the magazine will help you find stories and activities that suit your students' reading level.

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/reading_suggestions/july_2009_independent_readers_guide.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/reading_suggestions/july_2009_independent_readers_guide.html Reading Suggestions Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500 Miss Duck and Mr. Drake celebrate the big day with all of their farmyard friends.

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/printandread_stories/farmyard_wedding_by_joy_cowley_illustrated_by_lane_yerkes.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/printandread_stories/farmyard_wedding_by_joy_cowley_illustrated_by_lane_yerkes.html Print-and-Read Stories Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0500 Objective: The students will be able to understand the concept of timelines and the correlation with months and year. Grades 1-3

]]> http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/end_of_the_year_timelines_by_caroline_wyman.html http://www.highlightsteachers.com/archives/resources/end_of_the_year_timelines_by_caroline_wyman.html Resources Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:00:04 -0500