Elementary Activities
Entail yourself in an online elementary education degree program and hone your teaching skills in the best possible way!
Online degrees are becoming an increasingly popular and valid option for professionals who wish to hone their expertise. Most candidates prefer an online degree to the regular course owing to the flexible scheduling of classes. Unlike traditional on-campus programs, most online degree programs can be completed at your own pace, one class at a time. Though many classes have to be pursued in a certain order because of prerequisite requirements, they can be taken as fast or as slowly as your schedule allows. Other advantages of the these programs are its convenience and affordability. Keeping this in mind, several institutes across America are offering several online courses on elementary education. These degrees are offered for all levels of instruction, including bachelor's, master's and even doctoral programs. It is highly recommended for teachers of computer science, music, art, drama, earth or marine science, agronomy, speech and hearing pathology, foreign language or psychology to supplement their qualification with an elementary educational degree as these fields require experts with exceptional teaching skills and professional approach.
Course Objectives:
The online program encompasses the basic course components of educational psychology and core academics in its coursework. It focuses on skills that would help developing your students' social, emotional and behavioral skills while expanding their knowledge and building their confidence. You will learn how to organize constructive and learning-centered classroom activities, effectively communicate with parents, develop core curriculum enhancements, monitor and evaluate student progress, and keep accurate records of student achievement. Most elementary teacher training programs require four or five courses in classroom management and educational psychology, which teach students how to run a classroom and interact with children.
Candidates can choose their area of specialization from the core subjects covered by the online programs which include mathematics, science, reading, language arts, and social studies. More often than not, elementary education degrees require between five and 10 courses with titles like "Methods: Elementary School Language Arts" or "Integrated Mathematics and Science." Pedagogy, assessment, methodology, instruction, curriculum development, technology, and leadership are some of the other areas of focus.
Job Opportunities:
Graduates can work as a classroom teachers, teaching students a variety of subjects in a self-contained classroom or specializing in a specific subject area. One can also serve as a counselor or administrator. Other positions such as librarian, reading specialist, instructional coordinator, curriculum developer, and mentor teacher are available.
Your career scope on completing an online degree :
As with the teacher job, the more certificates and qualifications you possess, the higher your pay will be. Typical salaries may range anywhere from $30,000-$80,000 once you supplement your qualification with an online degree. According to the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics, there are over 21870 public elementary schools currently. Thereupon, apart from the promising job prospects, an elementary educational certificate will help an individual to cement his or her career above the ordinary. On the whole, albeit your educational background, if you have a passion to help children learn, it is rest assured that an online elementary educational program will be quite superfluous in your quest for the right elementary teaching job.
Math Games & Lessons : Teaching Elementary Math
 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activity Manual (3rd Edition) List Price: Sale Price: $106.49 You save: $26.84 (20%)  Eligible for free shipping!See Reviews For This Product DescriptionMathematics for Elementary Teachers, Third Edition offers an inquiry-based approach, which helps readers reach a deeper understanding of mathematics. Sybilla Beckmann, known for her contributions in math education, writes a text that encourages future teachers to find answers through exploration and group work. Fully integrated activities are found in her accompanying Activities Manual, which comes with every new copy of this text. As a result, readers engage, explore, discuss, and ultimately reach a true understanding of mathematics.  |
 Book, Crime Scene Investigations Real Life Science, Activities for the Elementary Grades Sale Price: $31.20 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionCrime Scene Investigations Real-Life Science Activities for the Elementary Grades - by Pam Walker and Elaine Wood -- This unique resource gives students the chance to become crime scene investigators with activities that require them to observe carefully, organize and record data, think critically, and conduct simple tests to solve crimes ranging from robber to water-pollution. -- Students collect and compare fingerprints, use data to relate evidence to explanation, compare samples, identify unknown substances and more. Each investigation explains the purpose of the activity, describes the "crime scene", provides a material list and step by step procedure for gathering evidence, NSTA objectives that apply, reproducible student investigator pages, and questions with answer key. |
 The Science Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 5-10: Over 180 Reproducible Pages of Quick, Fun Projects that Illustrate Basic Concepts (JB-Ed: 5 Minute FUNdamentals) List Price: See Reviews For This Product DescriptionA hands-on and fun-filled resource for teaching science to middle and high school students New in the 5-Minute Fundamentals Series, The Science Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 6-12, includes 180 easy, five-minute hook or sponge activities to capture learners' attention and introduce lessons. Divided into three units, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science; the activities cover topics based on the National Science Education Standards. All the book's activities can be done with materials that are inexpensive and easy to findIncludes quick and fun "sponge" activities that are designed to engage studentsAll the activities take about 5 minutes to complete The Science Teacher's Activity-a-Day is an ideal resource for middle and high school science teachers. A hands-on and fun-filled resource for teaching science to middle and high school students New in the 5-Minute Fundamentals Series, The Science Teacher's Activity-A-Day, Grades 6-12, includes 180 easy, five-minute hook or sponge activities to capture learners' attention and introduce lessons. Divided into three units, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science; the activities cover topics based on the National Science Education Standards. All the book's activities can be done with materials that are inexpensive and easy to findIncludes quick and fun "sponge" activities that are designed to engage studentsAll the activities take about 5 minutes to complete The Science Teacher's Activity-a-Day is an ideal resource for middle and high school science teachers. |
 Character Building Activities for Kids: Ready-to-Use Character Educational Lessons & Activities for the Elementary Grades List Price: Sale Price: $35.93 You save: $4.00 (10%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis straight-forward resource gives teachers, counselors, and parents over 140 common-sense lessons with reproducible activities for developing traits selected as representative of good character, such as honesty, generosity and fairness. Features
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 Learning Resources Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart List Price: Sale Price: $23.03 You save: $13.96 (38%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis heavy duty, vinyl pocket chart will make teaching your child about the calendar and weather a breeze. Includes pockets and pre-printed, double-sided cards for dates, days of the week, months, years, yesterday, today, tomorrow, holidays and celebrations, weather conditions and seasons-136 heavy-duty cards in all! Features
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 Physical Best Activity Guide Elementary Level Sale Price: $29.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionIncludes CD-ROM with reproducibles that save you money! Valuable resource guide helps teachers implement ready-to-use activities based on the latest national guidelines from NASPE and outlines appropriate activities for students of all abilities. Features over 50 health-related physical fitness activities that cover aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. ; ; Elementary guide includes new activities for students at all levels, revised activities from the first editions and expanded tips for involving students of all abilities. Features a sample newsletter for each component of fitness as well as a new "Special Events" section containing activities that coincide with national holidays and health observances throughout the school year.; ; CD-ROM contains PDF versions of numerous reproducibles: posters, worksheets, station signs, flash cards and other things to make your job easier and activities more fun.; ; Softcover, 208 pages. |
 A Rhyme in Time - Music Activities Book - Elementary Sale Price: $14.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionA well-rounded collection of language, movement, and music activities for grades K-8. The pieces integrate well with language arts programs; the rhymes and poems build a foundation for rhythm, phrase, and form. With a developmental process based on the Orff-Schulwerk, each lesson is designed with an open structure that makes them adaptable to the skill level of any group. Includes: One-Two, Tie My Shoe * Wee Willie Winkie * Baté Baté Chocolate * Tantos Rios * Second Story Window * Whoops! Johnny * Two Little Blackbirds and many more. Features
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 Reader Rabbit Personalized Math ages 6-9 List Price: Sale Price: $7.05 You save: $2.94 (29%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionNow with A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology that helps children build critical elementary math skills. Kids will explore Pirate Island with Sam the Lion, Penelope the Parrot, and Reader Rabbit. Each fun activity has many play levels, progressing from the easiest to most difficult. Features
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 KYDZ Activity Table - Rectangular (24" x 48") Height: Elementary (15" - 24"), Top Color: Oak List Price: Sale Price: $91.15 You save: $49.97 (35%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days See Reviews For This Product Description6403JCE210 Height: Elementary (15" - 24"), Top Color: Oak LIMITED TIME ONLY!! A simple rectangular table that can be used for a variety of purposes. Available in five different colors. Features: -Thermo-fused edgebanding so no germs can hide, stronger than t-molding -Laminate tabletops 1.125'' thick -Upper leg powder coated to match edgeband color -Quick mount legs, minimal assembly -Extra-safe dual-screw leg adjustability system -Legs adjust in one-inch increments -Nylon-based swivel glides prevent rusting -Choose from five ridge line colors with black edgebanding -Dimensions: 24'' W x 48'' L -Elementary Height: 15'' - 24'' -Adult Height: 24'' - 31'' Features
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 Lauri Toys Early Learning Center Kit- Math Discovery List Price: Sale Price: $23.01 You save: $6.98 (23%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionA hands-on kit that includes 35 soft picture tiles, 20 rubber numbers, 50 rubber counters, 26 double-sided activity mats and activity guide for counting, patterning, addition, subtraction, and more. Ages 3 yrs. +. Features
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