Teachers should choose games carefully to reinforce the mathematics' topic children are learning, says the author, who presents some appropriate games here, and urges that their use be planned, not for play only. (Editor/RK)

Whether it is volcanoes or video games, teachers know that when children enjoy a subject, they are far more motivated to take charge of their education. What teachers are learning now is that offering high interest topics may be less important than offering kids challenging tasks--new problems to solve--that tap into the way children's brains are…

Songs aren't just for singing. Use them to develop writing, vocabulary, and creative thinking skills. Two teachers tell how. (Editor)

How do children best learn science? Not by being told about it, and not by watching someone else perform science demonstrations. Children best learn science by doing science, says the author. (Editor/RK)

The in-service teacher workshop described here offers solid, practical training at your pace. No need to stay after school, no need to pay a fee. Just read Instructor's professors-in-print each month, carry out the assignments at the end of each article, and send them to the authors for review. (Editor/RK)

Techniques for helping the poor speller succeed are offered. Students learn in different ways and can be taught to spell through the sense they use best. Tips include ideas for visual, aural, and kinesthetic learners. (DF)