Teaching with themes
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Thematic units help primary-grade teachers reinforce children's knowledge and inspire them to work with new ideas. Moreover, they allow children to learn according to their individual styles. Care and preparation should be taken in the selection and use of themes to achieve its desired effects.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0020-4285
Year: 1992
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Go the distance with the Pony Express
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Paintings and history are so closely tied because art often depicts society during the time when the work is created. This fact shows that art can be a useful and effective method for teaching history. An activity using this method of teaching is presented.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0020-4285
Year: 1992
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Kaleidoscope of color: a themed unit to start the year
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Children's fascination with color can be used in designing activities that help them learn new skills. Color units provide suitable themes for educational games and exercises that promote social interaction.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0020-4285
Year: 1992
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