This social studies activity helps primary students understand the trial process by putting literary characters on trial (e.g., Goldilocks for breaking and entering or Cruella DeVille for stealing dalmatians). Alternatively, students can try real-life problems such as bullying on the playground. Through role playing, students learn how the justice…

This article describes a poetry workshop to create a snapshot of unique moments in family history during the holidays. The workshop includes a working on a family photo poetry poster and participating in extension activities (e.g., writing personal poetry notebooks). A reproducible offers a holiday album of poetry snapshots. (SM)

This manual describes approaches to initiating conflict resolution programs for kindergarten through 12th grade, details working models, and provides extensive resource information. The guide contains 13 sections. Section 1 discusses why it is important to have a conflict resolution program in the schools. Section 2 presents an overview of…

This article describes sequences of skills for elementary students listed on easy-to-read play cards. (PB)

Describes a fifth grade social studies program that aims to sensitize children to the problems of sexism in American society. (Author/ED)

A practicum was conducted by a teacher of gifted students in a rural northeastern state in order to develop, implement, and evaluate developmental strategies enhancing dramatics for gifted students attending primary school. Five creative dramatic classroom activity areas were provided for students. Classroom areas were designated for: (1) rhythmic…

In this article thirty second graders joyously celebrated George Washington's birthday with a musical, one-act play. Also, an amusing poem was presented, a story about Groundhog Day was told, and a game activity for a valentine's party was described. (RK)

Discusses the advantages of utilizing cooperative instructional games in teaching young children social skills and productive ways of interaction. (CM)

Personal account of a school's student-run radio station. (RL)

Children find great joy during this season playing with new toys. And more and more often parents consult with teachers about toy buying. Here's a guide to help you answer questions. (Editor)

Plenty of ideas for fashioning unique gifts. Plus, how to make your own ornaments and decorations; and a special picture presentation of the classic "'Twas the Night before Christmas" that you can cut out and use with your opaque projector. (Editor)

Four assessment instruments are presented for use by physical education instructors in improving students' self-awareness. (MJB)

Here are 20 suggestions designed to stimulate elementary students to learn--from 3-D art projects to making old TV sets work as props for puppet-shows. (RK)

This month's article presents three reading skills reinforcement centers that will strengthen your individualized reading program and make it more flexible. (Editor)

If children do not learn the way we teach them, we must teach them the way they learn. (Editor)