Math in the Elementary Classroom

Math in elementary school is challenging to some students but rewarding to others. Many students can grasp math concepts and use them with no problems which is rewarding to them. There are some students who need more time to understand how these concepts work. These students who do not understand these concepts can view certain math problems or math in general as being challenging.

The students who feel this challenge may need to be taught by using another teaching method than was used when the other students grasped the understanding of the concept. Some good ways for further teaching is by using the kinesthetic approach or by having students work in cooperative groups.

Art for the Kindergarten Classroom

Students in the kindergarten classrooms need something to hold their attention while learning. Art can be used to do this. These early learners can use art to show what they learned from any lesson as a form of exhibiting comprehension skills.

Teachers should use art as a part of their curriculum while teaching and learning is taking place. Art should not be used as something to keep the students busy. Students enjoy the opportunity to communicate through art and should be given the chance to do so in various subjects.

Accelerated Reader

The Accelerated Reader program or AR is a program that is excellent in keeping students interested in reading. The students read a book from the school or classroom library which is marked with their reading level. Afterwards, they take a test on the story they read about from reading the book. They do this on a classroom or computer lab computer that has the Accelerated Reader software. When the student has concluded the test, he or she earns AR points for their comprehension of the story.

Many students like earning the points alone, but some schools do special things to keep the students reading and earning their points. Schools gain more of their students reading interest by giving them a chance to win a prize. Classes can also win prizes such as an ice cream snack. These ideas keep them reading.

Blogs For Teachers

Teachers have the advantage of using blogs as a communication avenue other than e-mail. They can communicate with their colleagues, students, students parents, and last but not least administrators. They also find ways to communicate with other schools and classrooms around the globe. Many teachers make good use of blogs as a benefit to their students and the parents of their students.

Teachers use their blog pages to post useful information for parents to read in order to keep them up-to-date on what is going on in the classroom. Teachers can also get responses from others about their blogs.

Blogs as Teaching Tools

Blogs can be used for many, many reasons. Teachers use their classroom blog pages mostly as teaching tools. Teachers can use their class blog page to remind their students about an important concept they went over in class. They can also post helpful reviews that can be used before taking a quiz. Teachers also post educational website links that are useful to the students. This is a great way to keep your students learning while they are away from the classroom instead of just assigning written homework.

Teachers can receive comments from their students and others who have concerns about education. Parents can communicate with the teacher as well with questions about educational functions and also volunteering to help in the classroom or at the school in general.