http://www.artipot.com/dir/education-and-reference/k-12/ Latest K-12 articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/192204/back-to-school-supplies-tips-to-keeping-costs-down.htm Preparations for going back to school always put stress on parents rather than on kids. While the kids are relaxing during their summer vacation, they are hardly worried about back to school supply. Parents, on the other hand, must start preparations early if they want to avoid the last-minute scramble for school supplies a week before school starts. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:43:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/192204/back-to-school-supplies-tips-to-keeping-costs-down.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191812/how-to-schedule-childrens-esl-class-time-most-effectively.htm When ESL kids arrive in the classroom it may be the first class of the day so they will be fresh and ready to attend. That's the best time for teaching ESL to children. There are other times of the day, such as the time before lunch or the latter part of the afternoon when they are tired and their energy level is low. These periods of the day are always a challenge teaching... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:49:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191812/how-to-schedule-childrens-esl-class-time-most-effectively.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191297/tips-for-improving-esl-listening-and-speaking-skills.htm Instruction in English often does not offer the student the opportunity to speak and converse in English. Many students can read and write English, but have real problems when it comes to holding a conversation. To overcome this, constant practice in listening and speaking will soon give the student confidence to speak easily and fluently. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:11:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191297/tips-for-improving-esl-listening-and-speaking-skills.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/189192/teachers-lighten-up-and-laugh-more.htm We feel overwhelmed as educators each school year when we are asked to step back into our classrooms, begin the preparations for a new group of students and choose the steps we will take to bring learning into the lives of the children nervously waiting to meet us. Hoping this fun read provides us all the opportunity to lighten up and laugh more! Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:01:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/189192/teachers-lighten-up-and-laugh-more.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/182689/start-the-school-year-speaking-spanish.htm Families are back-to-school shopping, children are anxiously awaiting the start of a new school year and teachers are preparing their classrooms across our country. Join me as we discuss how easily you can begin a new school year with a new commitment to speaking Spanish as a second language. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:53:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/182689/start-the-school-year-speaking-spanish.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170283/teaching-young-readers-at-school-and-at-home.htm Help children fulfill their true potential by guiding them through the learning process. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:25:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170283/teaching-young-readers-at-school-and-at-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170280/working-with-english-language-learners-in-the-classroom.htm If you are struggling to meet the needs of English language learners in your classroom, follow the advice in the following article to find success. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:21:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170280/working-with-english-language-learners-in-the-classroom.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/141726/geocaching-makes-walking-fun-for-physical-education-classes.htm Geocaching is a fun fitness walking activity for your physical education classes that combines satellite navigation, orienteering, computer skills and treasure hunting. Mon, 26 May 2008 10:39:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/141726/geocaching-makes-walking-fun-for-physical-education-classes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/138934/software-technology-helping-english-language-learners.htm A big prediction recently stated that by 2010 over thirty percent of all school-age children will come from homes where their primary language is other than English. This figure leads up to the choice on what educators and parents should use to help in English teaching. Thu, 22 May 2008 06:51:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/138934/software-technology-helping-english-language-learners.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/138235/danger-areas-in-school-gymnasium-and-sport-facilities.htm Common injury hazards in school gymnasiums or recreational facilities. Wed, 21 May 2008 02:06:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/138235/danger-areas-in-school-gymnasium-and-sport-facilities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/131949/strategies-for-starting-school-preparation-first-day-of-school-and-what-to-expect.htm Here are useful strategies to ease the transition to primary school, from a top author, parent and teacher. Learn how to prepare, what to expect on the first day and following weeks and how you can help. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:32:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/131949/strategies-for-starting-school-preparation-first-day-of-school-and-what-to-expect.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/129815/how-to-use-fitness-breaks-to-keep-your-students-alert.htm How to implement brief, invigorating fitness breaks into a daily classroom setting. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:43:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/129815/how-to-use-fitness-breaks-to-keep-your-students-alert.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/127903/how-to-read-charts-on-the-grand-exchange.htm Learn how to read basic charts on Runescape's Grand Exchange. Great introduction for teenagers to learn the art of stock market charting in a fun way. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:34:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/127903/how-to-read-charts-on-the-grand-exchange.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/127124/more-teaching-demand-for-the-influx-of-english-language-learners.htm America has always been known as the melting pot of different peoples and their various backgrounds. English dominated the consensus as the most used language, but just like her beginning years, the U.S. still has many immigrating here. With them comes also the desire to speak a common language. For new children it is important to start early. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:52:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/127124/more-teaching-demand-for-the-influx-of-english-language-learners.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/121107/dont-shy-away-from-special-education-programs-for-your-child.htm Special education may help your child succeed in school and in life. Yet parents often fear that their child will be singled out in a room separate from their classmates, so they avoid seeking out special education arrangements. Take heart; current special education laws require schools to provide an educational environment that is as unrestrictive and equal for all children... Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:48:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/121107/dont-shy-away-from-special-education-programs-for-your-child.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/121046/kid-talk-speaking-is-good-reading.htm Speaking and understanding how language works orally not only helps children socially, but is a launch pad for reading. The electric connection between speaking and critical thought is what parents and teachers really work hard to emphasis. There are some small daily tasks that can develop speech skill. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:28:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/121046/kid-talk-speaking-is-good-reading.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/115273/the-struggling-readers-who-need-help.htm The learning curve children have on reading and the willingness to take to reading is so variable and unique to each young person's brain. Every grade advancement in America's schools yield a disparity between those children that can keep up with the reading material and those who need help. That is why there are reading instruction systems that focus from the bottom up. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:02:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/115273/the-struggling-readers-who-need-help.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/114027/does-education-always-have-a-positive-effect-on-kids-with-learning-disabilities.htm There are two standards followed by the National Education Association (NEA). One is to create an education program that remains firm, and the second is to gain power over the system. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:40:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/114027/does-education-always-have-a-positive-effect-on-kids-with-learning-disabilities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/113101/guided-reading-seeing-spot-run-is-not-enough.htm In an elementary classroom you will often witness varying ranges of reading ability from one child to the next. Guided reading is one method to anchor a teacher's training and to bolster student reading levels. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:11:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/113101/guided-reading-seeing-spot-run-is-not-enough.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/111721/can-kids-get-too-much-school.htm When my mother got a promotion at her job, she had new office hours that lasted much longer than my school day. I heard my parents talking about how to handle this problem. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:27:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/111721/can-kids-get-too-much-school.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/111285/does-your-home-school-or-gifted-child-need-professional-writing-tips-from-a-published-author.htm Do your kids write stories with flat, boring characters? Professional writers know the secret to good writing is to 'show, not tell'. Here's how to do it. Also an action activity to try with the kids. Free story starters worksheet & free parent newsletter, useful for the home school curriculum. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:41:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/111285/does-your-home-school-or-gifted-child-need-professional-writing-tips-from-a-published-author.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/110905/computers-an-important-part-of-school-life.htm Computers, during the last two decades or so, have been instrumental in bringing about changes in the way we communicate and gather information and/or knowledge to such an extent that it is hard to find any sphere which has not undergone changes after the advent of computers. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:50:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/110905/computers-an-important-part-of-school-life.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/110696/games-are-a-fun-way-to-teach-kids.htm How often have you looked back and thought that much of what you studied in school has proved to be irrelevant. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:28:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/110696/games-are-a-fun-way-to-teach-kids.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/110695/learning-programs-for-early-childhood.htm When you have children in your house who are not yet old enough to join regular school but definitely have the capability of acquiring some knowledge, one of the best things that you can do to help your child.. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:26:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/110695/learning-programs-for-early-childhood.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/110673/give-your-kids-the-best-start-introduce-books-at-an-early-age.htm Every one of us wants to give our children the best we can provide, of love, care and education. The best course is to prepare our children in a manner that will enable them to face the challenges life throws at them as they grow older. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:28:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/110673/give-your-kids-the-best-start-introduce-books-at-an-early-age.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/105108/the-trials-of-college-admission.htm Finding and applying to your top choice college can be a difficult task. Each school has its own set of entrance requirements. How will you stand out from the crowd? Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:42:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/105108/the-trials-of-college-admission.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/105106/the-4th-grade-slump-a-common-hurdle-for-elementary-teachers.htm Children in the U.S. have unfortunately declined, on average, with their reading and comprehension skills. The start of a disparity gap between reading and comprehension is commonly occurring around the 4th grade. Some educators refer to new educational technology to avoid this problem in their classrooms. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:38:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/105106/the-4th-grade-slump-a-common-hurdle-for-elementary-teachers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/104715/your-college-application-essay-is-it-all-about-you.htm Making it into your top choice college depends on having a solid college application. Admissions professionals not only look at your grades, but your college application essay as well, before determining whether or not you will be admitted. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:10:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/104715/your-college-application-essay-is-it-all-about-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/104711/college-bound-beware-the-senior-slump.htm Stay on the road to academic success by having your student finish his high school career on a high note. Discover the importance of a productive senior year. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:06:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/104711/college-bound-beware-the-senior-slump.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/104119/basic-math-skills-are-vital-for-all-children.htm The importance of basic math skills cannot be stressed enough. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:24:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/104119/basic-math-skills-are-vital-for-all-children.htm