This report captures the variety of music education research between 2012-2014 and covers a range of topics and events such as the International Society for Music Education (ISME) 2012, Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) 2013 and Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education (ANZARME) 2014.

In conjunction with National Children's Book Week, this article provides activities to motivate children's reading; descriptions of some unusual elementary reading programs; ideas for creating book clubs and reading corners in the classroom; a children's literature quiz; and Allan Yeager's annotated list of the best children's books of this…

Explains the concept of book webbing, and provides an annotated bibliography of 20 publications which discuss or show how to incorporate children's literature in both the language arts and content areas of the elementary school curriculum using the webbing diagram and process. (13 references) (MES)

Presents an annotated bibliography of eight items from the ERIC database about teaching economics in the elementary grades. (CFR)

Provides an annotated bibliography of 10 ERIC documents and journal articles that focus on the interdisciplinary approach to elementary school social studies curriculum development and instruction. Specifically includes information on integrating language arts, art education, and global education in social studies. (CFR)

This booklet lists 100 books, articles, and theses dealing with the general topic of open plan schools. Most of the publications listed were published between 1965 and 1970, although a few entries are included from the period 1960-1965. ED numbers are given for those books that have been indexed and abstracted through the Educational Resources…

Modern educators and playground designers are increasingly recognizing that play is a part, perhaps the decisive part, of the entire learning process. Theories of playground equipment design, planning the playground, financial considerations, and equipment suggestions are featured in this review. Examples of playgrounds include innovative…

Asserts that children's literature which explores geographic themes such as place and movement can foster real life applications of mathematics and social studies. Presents a review of 14 books grouped thematically to illustrate possibilities for integrating mathematics throughout the social studies curriculum. (CFR)

Presents recommended resources for implementing activities in social mathematics, an instructional approach created by combining numerical information with social studies concepts. Describes ways to generate historical timelines, create family histories, and collect and interpret numerical data. (CFR)

Contends that geographic literacy should not be taught in isolation but integrated with content. Recommends the use of children's literature to motivate students and enrich instruction. Describes how children's literature can be used to teach the 5 themes of geography and includes a list of 24 recommended books. (CFR)

Asserts that integrating disciplines is a goal of elementary social studies education. Presents a bibliographic essay describing instructional materials that can be used to integrate mathematics and social studies. Includes recommended photograph packages, computer databases, and data interpretation packages. (CFR)

Reviews recommendations from the National Council for the Social Studies which state that teaching about holidays can motivate students as well as teach about cultures. Reviews three videotapes designed for use in elementary schools. Includes a content summary and a discussion of strengths and concerns about each video. (CFR)

This annotated bibliography lists approximately 50 publications dealing with the general topic of open-plan schools in Canada. With a few exceptions, all the publications listed were published between 1970 and 1973. Entries are organized into three separate sections for studies and other material produced by school boards and associations, studies…

Maintains that holidays provide opportunities for teaching about history and cultural diversity. Presents a bibliographic essay of recommended resources for elementary teachers on this topic. Materials include reading resources, activity books, and audiovisual materials. (CFR)

Presents "favorite" children's literature review sites selected according to criteria of authority, quality of reviews, Web design, usefulness, and navigatability. Describes the sites in terms of the criteria as well as special features and suggested search strategies. Sites are categorized as: Children's Literature Journals Online;…