The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

December 2, 2015
by Evan-Moor
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How to Teach Inference with Picture Prompts

Making inferences is a higher-order thinking skill used across the curriculum, but it may seem like an abstract skill to teach. Fortunately, there is a method for teaching inference with pictures that makes inference more approachable for any teacher. Here’s … Continue reading

December 1, 2015
by Evan-Moor
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Festive Fingerprint Art Cards for Holiday Gifts

With a few simple art supplies, your students or children can create beautiful, custom-made holiday cards using their fingers to stamp or print a design. For the finishing touches, use markers, a pencil eraser dipped in paint, and ribbon or … Continue reading