Students read directions on how to make a puzzle game, answer comprehension questions based on the directions and then proceed to follow the directions. This method of developing reading comprehension is highly motivating since students take pride in creating puzzles. (Author/RK)

The wealth of brochures, booklets and lore available from historic sites can be used to create exciting learning stations. Centers filled with facts and artifacts of landmarks make local and area history come alive for students and individualize the social studies curriculum. (Author)

Want to stimulate more interest in reading and writing? Then choose a favorite story or poem as the starting point for a colorful and varied learning center. Base your selection on your students' grade level and interests and gear your activities to the range of ability levels in your class. (Author/RK)

The author describes some of the instructional programs currently available on educational television. She gives special attention to the series "ThinkAbout" for grades five and six, which emphasizes using skills in reasoning, studying, language arts, and math to solve everyday problems. (SJL)

A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

"TV Talk", which has regularly appeared in Teacher over the past three years, reports on the need for improving children's television, on parent and community action and, most important, on ideas from teachers--activities based on commercial television programs, activities that have been used successfully with students. Here is an index to the…

Bumping, bruising, bleeding, spraining are all relieved by first-aid training. With preparation and practice, children can learn a vital survival skill. (Editor)

This article outlines an eight-station learning center, based on commercial materials, which students may use in their free time to improve skills in deductive and inductive reasoning, criticism and analysis, creative thinking, problem solving, and moral reasoning. (Author/SJL)

ZIP codes deliver! Motivate children to practice basic skills by locating, interpreting and using these everyday digits. (Editor)

Students learn about paper and papermaking in a stimulating study that includes social studies, science and an introduction to environmental conservation. (Author/RK)

Yes! "Pass 'Go'" on your way "to the head of the class" and take a look at some skill-building games students made themselves. (Editor)

A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

Sticks, string and observation start children off on the bare bones of human biology. (Editor)

Suggests activities and nonfiction children's books that will help teach youngsters about making and saving money, paying taxes, and about our economic system. (SJL)

Described is a program, "Philosophy for Children," the purpose of which is to teach children to think independently, logically, and ethically. Students' reading, math and communication skills improved dramatically after one year in the program. Included are questions which teachers in the program are encouraged to ask. (KC)