Kelly's Corner

Stressing Over an Exam? Follow These Tips!

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

You don’t have to be in grade school to utilize test taking tips. Whether you are in high school, college, or even graduate school, it will benefit you to know how to properly take a test. Follow these tips and get ready to ace your next exam! 1. Understand...(read more)

From Science to Shakespeare – Educational Tours in London

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

For many students, a trip abroad is the highlight of their year – and rightly so. It’s a chance to learn hands-on about different cultures and explore the world with friends and enthusiastic educators. Organize one of your senior class trips in London...(read more)

5 Tips for Preventing Cyberbullying

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

These days, bullying is getting a lot of attention on the media, and it is a major problem in the schools. But today’s bullying is not like the bullying of the past, with Spike waiting in the schoolyard for his milk money. No, today’s bullying encompasses...(read more)

Groundhog Day Fun for the Classroom

Anonymous — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Groundhog Day occurs each year on February 2nd! If you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend a viewing of Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. At times confused, depressed, philosophical and joyful, Bill Murray portrays a man stuck forever in the same day with...(read more)

6 Fun Ways Children Can Improve Their Coordination

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

As your kids start to reach the ages of three and four, their minds are being constantly stimulated by everything around them. They’ve developed some coordination and motor skills that they are starting to experiment with more. You should encourage activities...(read more)

Tips to Making a Homework Plan

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Getting your homework done doesn’t have to be as difficult as finding the cure for cancer. Most students struggle because they procrastinate their homework until the last minute. I guarantee you that most professors don’t appreciate reading through a...(read more)

5 Fantastic New Books for Your Kids’ Library

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Whether you are a primary school teacher, a parent, grandparent or indeed a librarian, you are probably always on the lookout for new books that will inspire, excite and intrigue your little ones. I’m the same and devour every single mention of new books...(read more)

Five Test Preparation Tips for the Classroom

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:38:50 GMT

It’s that time of year! The end of January in our school district marks the beginning of the official testing window. Whether we like it or not, our kids will spend valuable hours navigating through state-mandated standardized reading and math tests here...(read more)

How to Encourage Good Eating Habits in Your Kids

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Good eating habits don’t just miraculously develop in a child’s life, they have to be shown the way by demonstration and repetition. As with most habits, it is very important that the proper eating guidelines are taught as early as possible, so that there...(read more)

Happy Chinese New Year!

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:39:23 GMT

Are you looking for a last-minute way to celebrate Chinese New Year in your classroom? Check out these Chinese New Year reading and writing activities that include printable zodiac symbols, as well as these simple Chinese New Year crafts to help your...(read more)

Easy Chinese New Year Crafts for the Classroom

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:45:27 GMT

For 2012, Chinese New Year is celebrated on Monday, January 23rd. The significance of this holiday and simple activities to help your kids learn about Chinese New Year can be found here, but fun, educational, and simple craft ideas are included below....(read more)

Begin Celebrating Chinese New Year in the Classroom

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Chinese New Year is a great excuse to practice important skills while celebrating an important part of Chinese culture. When is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year is based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which is 2,640 years older than our calendar, and...(read more)

10 Ways to Write Better Essays

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

It doesn’t matter if you’re in elementary school or college, it’s important to know how to write an essay. As a fourth-grade teacher with state writing tests looming each spring, I have taught kids the general and finer points of constructing a basic...(read more)

W-I-N-T-E-R Acrostic Poetry in the Classroom

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:56:03 GMT

Around our fair region (the Pacific Northwest) this week, we’ve had some snow flurries, resulting in as much as 4 inches of snow in some areas of higher elevation! This resulted in non-stop news coverage of what I lovingly term, “The Snowpocalypse.” Yes,...(read more)

Tips for Battling Child Obesity

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

American children spend too much time inside and on the couch, and it shows. The reason for this is subject for much debate. Are video games that much more fun than they were 20 years ago? Do parents’ fears regarding children’s safety and the desire to...(read more)