Synaesthesia, the phenomenon of intersensory perception, is suggested as a way to design arts experiences which facilitate appreciation for and involvement with music. Teaching ideas are given for grades 1-3 and grades 4-7 on synaesthetic activities melding music and color. (SJL)

Presented is a list of multisensory activities for teaching the alphabet in three letter increments over a 1 week period to children with educational, instructional and moderate intellectual handicaps. (CL)

This combined teacher/student instructional manual is part of a life skills curriculum which focuses on development of practical skills to improve employment success of high school students with mild mental retardation. An introductory section describes the program. The program's focus is on group and individual instruction in such areas as taxes,…

Over the past 50 years, brain researchers have stated that human beings probably use less than 1 percent of the brain's potential, and research findings about human intelligence have transformed almost all previous definitions of intelligence. This booklet addresses the following key findings in intelligence research: intelligence is not fixed or…

This booklet for teachers offers a variety of strategies and examples from real classroom experiences to facilitate the making of connections across subject areas and ways of learning. The approach is based on a vision of education as enabling students to construct knowledge with teachers assisting them in making a wide variety of connections…