Provides some ideas that change the pace and get students ready for learning. (Editor/RK)

Ways in which to use "picture talk" (proverbs, similes, idioms, and witcracks) in language arts activities for elementary school students are described, including: writing and illustrating expressions; changing expressions; and interpreting expressions. (CB)

Presents a collection of computer teaching activities for the early grades, including instructions for teaching children to start up a computer on their own. Also suggests exploring electronic bulletin boards, using old typewriters to practice typing skills, and using subroutines in computer programs to streamline programs. (JN)

Presents a collection of computer-oriented teaching activities for the early grades. They include creating musical tones using Atari PILOT, a simulation of traffic lights, teacher-friendly password protection, drawing the alphabet using Logo, and using the Commodore 64's special character graphics. (JN)

Requirements for good proofreading are discussed, followed by five sample exercises of proofreading problems, including typographical errors, transpositions, pileups, spelling and word errors, style, grammar, and typing usage errors. (TA)

Moving is a natural to learning as breathing is to living. Movement is a legitimate way of learning and is the only way that some people really learn. It lends itself beautifully to successful, satisfying experiences for all participants. (Author/IRT)

Novice instructional design (NID) is an instructional strategy where students design instruction in order to better learn information. NID by students is an increasingly common instructional activity, particularly with technology; however, there is little research regarding what the instructional designer learns by engaging in the instructional…

Meaningful activities are described that are designed to elicit five language functions normally required in relating socially in school settings while stating personal needs; directing the actions of self and others; giving information; reasoning; judging, and predicting; and imagining and projecting into nonclassroom situations. (Author/CL)

Describes an inductive categorization strategy for helping children develop word recognition ability. Closes with theoretical and interpretive comments that support the use of the word sort teaching strategy. (FL)

Summarizes 60 characteristics of effective instruction for gifted students that can be provided in the regular classroom. These characteristics include six general categories or areas of "need": individualizing basic instruction, appropriate enrichment, effective acceleration, independence and self-direction, personal and social growth, and career…

Presents descriptions of social studies learning activities which teachers have found useful in social studies classes at various grade levels. The teacher developed activities focus on studying sociology through investigative reports, conceptualizing through questions, identifying vocabulary use differences between the United States and Great…