Proposes games which may be used to teach French phonology, morphology, and syntax. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Describes a noncompetitive simulation game in which students role play situations described on a card to investigate their feelings, values, and behavior toward nature and toward others. Available from: NAAHE, the University of Tulsa, 600 South College, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104. (Author/DB)

Proposes language games for learning French which stress creativity. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Describes a method of using "pesos" as a reward for prompt homework assignments, extra work and good grades, and also as a forfeit for using English in the Spanish class, unfinished assignments, or to buy points on a test. (CHK)

The game of Fractional Dominoes is illustrated. (DT)

The goal of the teacher of young children is to build a positive self-concept in the child so he/she will become aware of how important well-being and good health are. (JD)

Describes a classroom game demonstrating the effect people have upon their environmental system. Presents the rules and examples of playing cards that can be cut out, copied, or pasted on filecards. (MLH)

This metric puzzle is designed to give students practice in linear measurement through fitting sidewalk pieces together on the game board. A pattern for the gameboard is included. (DT)

A coin tossing game and a dice rolling game are explained for use in teaching probability concepts. (DT)

Discusses the objectives, construction and use of crossword puzzles in classes in English as a foreign language. (RM)

As the first generation of students to grow up surrounded by and using digital media comes through the classroom doors, teachers must realize that these students' almost constant interaction with technology has caused them to think and process information differently than students did 10 years ago. Marc Prensky calls today's digital learners…

By studying and practicing metacognition, teachers and parents are instilling positive attitudes toward learning by teaching how-to-learn skills that prepare children for assessing their own thinking about learning as they become more and more developmentally prepared. This book stresses the strategies for thinking in mathematical terms without…

The logical mysteries in this book are designed to develop critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills, motivate children to read carefully, and develop memory skills. The mystery solutions are explained at the end of the book. The first nine mysteries are intended for third grade students to work on with their teacher or parents. The second…

School counselors are called upon to provide many types of activities for their students. Keeping their guidance curriculum interesting and engaging is one of the most challenging parts of their jobs. Counselors are looking for active techniques that will allow them to teach their students new skills for communication, problem solving, and…

Describes a teaching technique, using jigsaw puzzles, that is designed to give beginning science students a better idea of the nature of scientific research. (JR)