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Tierney, Bob – Learning, 1988
Activities using a grocery store receipt are suggested to develop thinking skills. Science, mathematics, language arts, health, and social studies activities are also offered. A reproducible page with a receipt on it is provided. (MT)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Roat, Ronald C. – Learning, 1977
Several classroom consumer education activities are discussed for use in instructing elementary school children. (MJB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Consumer Education, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Ohanian, Susan – Learning, 1987
By introducing students to the idea of inventing their own celebrations, teachers encourage creativity and help them sort out values and make decisions. Students can savor a sense of community as they share discoveries with classmates. Examples of several invented celebrations are recounted. (MT)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Thinking, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Nye, Sandra – Learning, 1982
Events and activities based on holidays and anniversaries occurring in September are suggested for elementary grade levels. (FG)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities
Gozzi, Joan Daniels – Learning, 1987
Magazine Mania is a series of seven reproducible self-motivating activities involving magazines such as "National Geographic" and "Ranger Rick." While enjoying the activities pupils will be increasing their self awareness, appreciation of foreign cultures, divergent thinking skills, skimming, research skills, creative writing skills, vocabulary,…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creative Writing, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Adams, Dennis – Learning, 1977
Moral development can be fostered through the use of "moral dilemmas," activities in which the child is asked to suggest courses of action to help fictional characters with their moral problems. (MB)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Learning Activities
Adams, Dennis – Learning, 1976
A list of activities for creative dramatics work in the classroom. (MM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Dramatics, Educational Games, Learning Activities
MacMath, Russ – Learning, 1987
A teacher describes how a cardboard box tunnel was used to capitalize on children's fascination with boxes. The finished tunnel offers opportunities for honing math and writing skills. Layouts for tunnels and related activities are suggested. (MT)
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Intermediate Grades, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction
Atwood, Beth S. – Learning, 1977
Students need to be able to classify mapping devices, map purposes, and code forms so that skills learned on one map setting can be readily transferred to any map using the same techniques. (MB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Motivation, Map Skills
Blair, William – Learning, 1992
Presents one teacher's classroom techniques for teaching responsibility through real-world learning experiences. Wall charts rotate everyday jobs. Students apply for challenging jobs. A lottery system determines who gets favorite jobs. Students vote on who organizes special events. (SM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Student Participation
Fox, Helen – Learning, 1989
Several across-the-curriculum activities, with a penguin theme, are described. Research, discussion, science, writing, math, and art activities are listed. Included is a list of resources which gives sources for books and posters. (IAH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Science Activities
Learning, 1988
The article discusses the links between storytelling skills and history, with particular focus on Black History Month, and also lists resources and describes storytelling activities. (CB)
Descriptors: Black History, History Instruction, Learning Activities, Oral Language
Benedict, Susan – Learning, 1984
In a whole-language kindergarten, children learn language skills in a social context. Suggestions on how to develop activities that focus on a different letter of the alphabet each week are offered. These activities tie together all areas of the curriculum. (DF)
Descriptors: Alphabets, Kindergarten, Language Skills, Learning Activities
Shenkle, Ann Melby – Learning, 1990
This article proposes a system for developing lesson plans which accommodate differences in student learning styles without jeopardizing the pace of learning. Four teaching styles (direct teaching, practice, reflection, application) are identified, and activities that work well with these styles are suggested. A sample lesson plan is included.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities, Learning Activities
Cummings, Alysa – Learning, 1991
Presents ideas to help elementary educators teach their students thinking skills through word splashes (collages of words and pictures that help students think and make connections). A student page offers a word splash activity. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Educational Games, Elementary Education
