Doodling to Learn
It might be conventional wisdom that a student doodling during class is a student who is not paying attention, however research indicates that doodling while taking notes can help students…
Teaching About the 1963 March on Washington
The 52nd anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is this August 28. Examine the March and the events leading up to it with these lessons, background…
Kids & Skin Safety
Now that swimming season is here, it’s important for kids to have fun ways to learn about and protect their skin. The American Academy of Dermatology offers resources for children…
Summer Reading: What Books Do Kids Recommend?
Many schools assign some kind of summer reading but the vacation months are also a great time for children to spend plenty of time with books of their own choosing.…
Watching the Summer Night Sky: Resources for All Grade Levels
Now that summer is approaching, brush up your stargazing skills and get ready to enjoy humankind’s first TV, the night sky. These lessons, activities, and resources compiled by NEA will…
Memorial Day Lesson Ideas and Resources
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, a day to honor American Civil War dead. Following World War I, Memorial Day became a day to honor soldiers killed in all…
10 Free Activities, Lessons, Videos, and More
Looking for free resources for your classroom? Below are some great websites compiled by NEA where you can find printables, books, instructional videos for you and your students, lesson plans, and…
10 Free Mother’s Day Activities and Projects
Ideas for celebrating Mom with students at all grade levels compiled by Phil Nast, retired middle school teacher, for NEA. 1. Acrostic Mother’s Day Poems Students in grades 1-2 write…
Earth Day: Lesson Plans, Projects, Resources, and More
This Earth Day, April 22, 2015, explore new and review familiar ways to live responsibly. Retired middle school teacher Phil Nast compiled the following resources for NEA. Resources for: Grades…
Schools and Technology: Questions to Ask
Students need to be adept with technology in order to succeed in the 21st century, but how do schools judge which technology initiatives are appropriate for students and worth the investment?…