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Direct linkLorenzi, Natalie – Instructor, 2012
Math games bring out kids' natural love of numbers. Yet in the waning days of school, students can't wait for that final bell to ring. Each summer, most students lose about two months of mathematical computation skills. So how do teachers keep their students focused on math up till the end? Before sending them off for the summer, get them hooked…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Educational Games, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities
Hoffman, Ruth I. – Instructor, 1974
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)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Learning Processes, Mathematics Instruction, Reinforcement
Criscuolo, Nicholas; Koppman, Patricia – Instructor, 1980
Presented are 61 warm-up activities and games to help children get acquainted, review basic skills, and "get back in gear" after summer vacation. (SJL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Ebersole, Carol; Malsam, Margaret – Instructor, 1975
Need a motivation idea to spark interest? Try a science week, a math carnival, what have you. Stress the doing, not merely the viewing. (Editor)
Descriptors: Child Development, Educational Attitudes, Educational Games, Elementary School Students
Rhodes, Alfred; And Others – Instructor, 1977
From elementary science to creative writing--here are over 30 good ideas for stimulating elementary students to learn through discovery processes. (RK)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Activities, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Davis, Arnold R.; Miller, Donald C. – Instructor, 1972
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities
Instructor, 1973
Describes a program for second and third graders, using interest centers, a bank, a store, and money''. (SP)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary School Mathematics, Experimental Programs, Mathematics Instruction
Pronin, Barbara – Instructor, 1983
Substitute teachers who know what to expect and how to handle difficulties perform a great educational service. Suggestions on how substitutes can introduce themselves, gain the respect of the class, and avoid discipline pitfalls are given. "Sub Surprises"--classroom games and other interesting activities that help motivate students--are listed.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Educational Games, Elementary Education
Instructor, 1983
"Teachers Express" (formerly titled "Bright Ideas") is a regular feature carried by the "Instructor" magazine and is designed for the in-a-hurry elementary classroom teacher who likes to stash a few good ideas away before an occasion demands one. These quick tips submitted by teachers are intended to spark interest,…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Basic Skills, Bulletin Boards, Class Activities
Buckleitner, Warren – Instructor, 2000
Presents a collection of computer programs for teaching elementary and middle school mathematics. At the primary level, programs teach students skip counting, measurement, graphs, number patterns, place value, addition, and subtraction. An action game for the upper elementary level teaches mental math, geometry, statistics, addition,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Games, Elementary Education
