K-6 Resources
An excellent collection of teaching and learning resouces for the Elementary school-aged student, including school reviews, lesson plans, best practices and more.
School Violence: The SAVE ProgramThe National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere, or SAVE, was created by students from around the country, and meant to educate students on the growing problem of school violence.- Free Foreign Language Lesson Plans - Elementary SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free elementary school foreign language lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
- Free Language Arts Lesson Plans - Elementary SchoolAn analysis of web sites that offer free elementary school language arts lesson plans. Sites are ranked by quality, quantity, and usefulness of lesson plans and activities.
- Elementary Math Activities for KidsIf math is boring, scary, or intimidating for your child, here are some activities to help with number recognition and basic concepts.
- Teaching Reading in an Elementary Inclusionary ClassroomThis article provides basic advice for teaching reading to elementary-aged students with learning disabilities.
- An Interview With an Elementary School Guidance Counselor in TennesseeMrs. Ellen B. Rust is a guidance counselor at Westmeade Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee. The interview was conducted via e-mail.
- Report Card Accuracy: What I Learned When My Child Failed Fourth GradeJust because the report card tells you 4 B's and 2 A's and you think Johnny is doing well that may not be the case. My daughter got the same grades but couldn't do a lot of the simple things we take for granted.
- What's so Great About Washington Elementary School in Bloomington?Bloomington, Illinois is a community quickly on the rise, New schools are cropping up eveywhere but, in the heart of it all, stands 109 year old Washington Elementary School - an historic building where parents can count on excellence in all areas.
- Free Educational Websites and Games for Elementary School StudentsThere are many free educational websites that expand knowledge, develop skills and entertain elementary school students with games.
- Cherryvale Elementary SchoolCherryvale is a warm and inviting school that cares about its students as individuals and encourages the parents to be a part of the educational process. This school is not about just teaching the students but also teaching the parents and community.
- Acceleration of Gifted StudentsWhile acceleration should be considered seriously for advanced students, it should also be approached with caution. This article defines the types of acceleration and which one might be the best for your child.
- Homeschooling: What a Difference A Year MakesWhere did these brilliant children come from?... I realize that there are many children reading above their grade levels, who do extracurricular activities on their own and have a potential for greatness. However, a year ago, I could not see such potenti