Describes some ideas for using a phone directory for teaching alphabetical order, vocabulary, mathematics, geography, critical thinking, and problem solving. (Author/RK)

Seven easy projects to get you through the last of the winter blahs! (Editor)

Article described a program in which children could involve themselves in activities of their choosing. (Author/RK)

What happens when you are faced with a group of blind, outdoor adventurers? Discusses a workshop for blind students at a camp situated in the mountains northwest of Los Angeles and suggests some ideas combining imagination and outdoor learning experiences that can help blind students understand more about their environment. (Author/RK)

Describes a project in which every sixth grade class in one California school district taped a 30-minute news program which was later aired on cable television. An accompanying article presents 13 activities to help children learn about propaganda techniques in the media. (JMB)

Monstermania is with us, folks, and the idea here is to put King Kong and some of the other creatures favored by your kids to work for you in class. It's not as monstrous as it sounds; in fact, it's downright easy. (Editor)

A geographer and a teacher present 12 "action packs" to show you how to obtain your goals for geography instruction. (Editor/RK)

Human roots go deep into nature and much of our technology and vocational activity is really an extension of the natural world. Suggests an introductory learning exploration of the different ways in which people perceive the various manifestations of matter about them. (Author/RK)

A teacher discovers the Teddy Bear as something common to her first graders' backgrounds and uses it as a motivator for a creative language arts program. (Author/RK)

An inner city school solved its attendance problem by developing special attendance teams that helped promote plans of positive action to prevent children from becoming chronic absentees and potential dropouts. (Author/RK)

Here's a simple, effective, school-based nutrition program from Oakham Center Elementary School, plus activities, a play, a quiz, a worksheet, and a resource list. (Editor/SJL)

A monthly compilation of articles on how to teach the basic subjects. (RK)

Described are 16 successful education projects in 11 states. Some are supported by local or state funds; others are approved by the National Diffusion Network, meaning that they have been statistically validated as effective and receive federal funds to train teachers in replicating the project at minimum cost. Addresses are available for further…