Author attempted to help children develop ways to appreciate the diverse world in which they live by exposing them to things, both commonplace and exotic, and to encourage them to begin collections of their own. (Author/RK)

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

A "Read-iculous Read-a-thon" at an elementary school highly motivated first and second-graders to increase their reading time and interests through such activities as pep rallies, a reader's day, character act-outs, and other activities. (CB)

Presented are two stories--one from a librarian and one from a second grade teacher--of using student interest in stamp collecting to enrich social studies, language arts and other areas of instruction. (KC)

Four strategies for motivating students to be good spellers are outlined: establishing a goal of always doing the best spelling for those who will read it; having students share their spelling strategies; responding to students' spelling; and using checklists when conferencing with students about their spelling. Sample checklists are included. (SM)

So often teachers say that motivation is the key to everything they do in the classroom. They want to motivate kids to read, write, and solve problems. They want to inspire them to take pride in a fluently-read paragraph or a simple act of kindness. They hope that their encouragement will help students to find their passions so they can become…

With persistence and an enthusiastic approach, teachers can lead their students to discover writing as a creative outlet and a communication tool, a way of transmitting the scenes inside their heads to the world at large. Written language, with all its conventions and complexities, of course takes years to master. But it must have a beginning.…

Teachers should choose games carefully to reinforce the mathematics' topic children are learning, says the author, who presents some appropriate games here, and urges that their use be planned, not for play only. (Editor/RK)

Author invited creative writing in many forms as an extension and natural follow-up in the sharing of literature. (Author/RK)

Can magazine or newspaper pictures be used as effectively as cartoons to motivate pupils to write? Author answered that question from a reader in an extension of his January article in this journal. (Editor/RK)

Tapes of old radio shows can be used to stimulate creative writing; addresses of sources are listed. (SP)

Because children are experts in at least one subject--themselves--their best written work is usually autobiographical. This article suggests various specific autobiographical writing assignments teachers might want to use with their students. (JMK)

Suggests five children's books useful in motivating children to write original stories and essays. (Author/SJL)

This article describes some of the strategies adopted by Keyes Elementary School (K-5) in Irving, TX. Students represent about 10 different languages and populations. Attendance, raising math test scores, and staff selection are highlighted. (IAH)

In this article science kits were considered as units developed to encourage children to become actively involved in learning through the testing and investigation of a variety of materials. (Author/RK)