Articles written by ChristaCarol Jones

Preschool and kindergarten lesson plan ideas for teaching a plant's life cycle. Free reproducible worksheets available and more plant lesson plan ideas.

Mar 1, 2011 - ChristaCarol Jones

Introduce healthy habits to kids early on by teaching to eat the colors of the rainbow. Incorporate reading, math, and more while teaching the food groups.

Feb 20, 2011 - ChristaCarol Jones

Free worksheets are provided in this interactive game to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division.

Feb 8, 2011 - ChristaCarol Jones

Introduce diversity and culture in the classroom by learning about Kwanzaa, Diwali, Hanukkah, Las Posadas and Christmas with these winter holiday ideas.

Nov 10, 2010 - ChristaCarol Jones

Begin your October fall lesson with this fun theme, focusing on math, reading and science through discovery, play, and developmentally appropriate practice.

Oct 8, 2010 - ChristaCarol Jones

Fun leaf, pumpkin and acorn activities to go with any fall, Halloween or October lesson plan.

Oct 1, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Ideas for Halloween games, crafts and activities for a fun, spooktacular time this October.

Sep 22, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Mary Malcolm, author of Diner Girl, talks about her first book, Romance Writers of America, and the market for the genre of contemporary romance.

Sep 15, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Cindy talks about querying and finding an agent, getting published, and what it takes to promote your work as a debut author.

Jul 30, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Spruce up the classroom during the hot season and let the children learn something new with these fun and interactive bulletin board ideas.

Jun 20, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Award winning author for young adults, Rosemary Clement-Moore, gives insight on her query experience, agent experience, and details on her upcoming book.

May 7, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Rosemary Clement-Moore shares her thoughts on the YA market, the paranormal trend, and offers wise advice for aspiring writers.

May 7, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Crafty and non-crafty ideas for moms and kids to do for dad this Father's day.

May 7, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

With growing concern at the CDC and WHO, now is the time to know what steps to take if the Swine Flu epidemic becomes worse.

Apr 30, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Colorful, child-made Easter bulletin board ideas with corresponding lessons and activities for your toddlers or preschoolers.

Mar 19, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Put a little more fun into your Spring Lesson Plan with these fun, educational games that challenges a child and her skill level in math and reading.

Mar 1, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Children discover the growth and needs of plants while developing science and math skills.

Feb 19, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Spring bulletin board ideas to help liven up your classroom and teach your students about this sunny, flowery season.

Feb 14, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Spend some special time with your kids while letting them take charge as the chef!

Jan 12, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Let your child's individual creative mind shine with these fun Valentine's Day card activities, while teaching the art of thoughtful giving.

Jan 12, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Who knew mittens would supply such fun and educational activities for winter learning? Teach math, literacy, and art with this fun unit idea.

Jan 1, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Introduce the widely popular topic of dinosaurs with these ideas that teach math and science.

Dec 28, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Learning about dinosaurs is fun and interactive with these thematic ideas that focus on reading and art.

Dec 28, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Did you know there are 17 types of penguins? Make this theme unit educational and fun, with games and activities that focus on math, reading, science and art.

Dec 18, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Incorporate reading, math and science into your daily circle time with these fun, educational lessons.

Dec 13, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

A Christmastime thematic unit focused on candy canes with ideas for math, science, fine motor skills and art.

Dec 9, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

This no-mess approach to baking scrumptious bread is quick and easy, and can be added to or changed into any type of bread you desire.

Dec 8, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Help your preschoolers feel secure and comfortable by following a traditional routine in the classroom, while offering lessons on reading, Spanish and math.

Dec 7, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Make circle time fun and educational with these easy to learn songs set to familiar children's tunes.

Dec 3, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Easy and cheap to make, this game will offer you a variety of uses throughout your children's early education.

Nov 28, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Mastering letter recognition and sound is easily done with these phonics games focused on learning to read, and best of all, having fun!

Nov 22, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Give your child some creative liberty, start new traditions, and help embrace the true spirit of Christmas by encouraging giving this holiday season.

Nov 22, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Impress your child and her friends by introducing some amusing, festive games and activities they might just go home talking about!

Nov 19, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Treat your guests to some flavorful holiday eats with these easy and tasty recipes.

Nov 19, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Partner up with your kids this season to enjoy some fun holiday activities and yummy Christmas treats!

Nov 19, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Teach your preschooler the true meaning of Christmas while embracing the holiday spirit and letting your children learn math, reading, science and art through play!

Nov 12, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

This lesson plan provides learning through sensory, science, reading, art and math, focusing on snowmen and all related themes in the best form of education: play!

Nov 8, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Tis the season of arts, crafts and spending extra time with your kids. What better way than to create your very own snow globe!

Nov 8, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Encourage your students' learning through play with this preschool December lesson plan, giving them opportunity in reading, math, science and art.

Nov 7, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Clay is a great item to have on hand for fun, tactile arts and crafts. Not only are there different kinds, but they're easy to make and provide a good science experiment!

Nov 6, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Three easy games to make learning Spanish fun and memorable no matter your child's skill level.

Nov 3, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Reinforce your child's creativity through arts and crafts related to Thanksgiving, giving you an opportunity to teach what this holiday is all about.

Nov 1, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Understanding the importance of Thanksgiving and what the month of November is all about is entertaining and interactive with ideas for reading, math, science and more!

Oct 30, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Enhance your child's math and reading skills by creating this exciting and inexpensive game for them to play.

Oct 30, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

File Folder Games are fun activities that provide a creative way of learning for your preschooler, helping him master needed skills while learning through play.

Oct 29, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones

Preschoolers learn best through play. Not only are the concepts learned easy to retain, but creating a File Folder Game is cost efficient and fun to create!

Oct 26, 2008 - ChristaCarol Jones