Freda J. Glatt, MS

About Freda J. Glatt, MS

Freda J. Glatt, MS, retired from teaching after a 34-year career in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Her focus, now, is to reach out and help others reinforce reading comprehension and develop a love for reading. Visit her site at http://www.sandralreading.com. Reading is FUNdamental! Copyright © 2003-2005 Sandral Sensations, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida All Rights Reserved 

Native American Culture Activities

As many children learn about Native American culture during November, here are some activities and information about our first citizens.Do you like barbecues? How about clambakes? Well, the next time you attend one, thank the Indians!
Date Posted: November 07, 2006

Questions to Ask for Reading Comprehension

This article will focus on Bloom's Taxonomy of Questions...in other words, kinds of questions to ask in order to assure reading comprehension and foster higher-level thinking.In 1956, Benjamin Bloom identified six levels of intellectual...
Date Posted: September 05, 2006

Standardized Testing Teaching Tips

Standardized tests can be very stressful for children. Here, therefore, are some tips for parents and children that may help.Before the Test...for Parents and Children1.
Date Posted: February 20, 2006

Winter Olympics Teaching Tips

Do you recognize the names Giant Slalom, Luge, and Curling? Yes? Then you must be ready for the Winter Olympics! Here are a few suggestions to make them more meaningful to your children:1.
Date Posted: January 19, 2006

Martin Luther King, Jr. Teaching Tips

Who was born on January 15, 1929? A man who believed in equality and peace...Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some ways to honor this man. NOTE: If you live in a country other than America, adapt these activities for a significant person in your...
Date Posted: December 19, 2005

Christmas Customs Around the World

December is well-known for Christmas but do you know how people in countries around the world celebrate it? Here are some customs from various parts of the world.AustraliaGreeting - Merry ChristmasSanta's Name - Santa Claus.
Date Posted: November 28, 2005

Pilgrim Trivia Teaching Tips

How much do you know about the Mayflower, Pilgrims, and Wampanoag Indians? Here are some interesting facts about them.Before the Pilgrims hired her, the Mayflower was in the wine trade with France; before that, she was in the fish trade with...
Date Posted: November 10, 2005

Updated Hurricane Teaching Tips

With this severe, active, hurricane season underway, here are some ideas to make areas of the curriculum relevant to your children. There are also suggestions for dealing with the aftermath of a catastrophic hurricane.
Date Posted: September 23, 2005

Calendar Teaching Tips

Stop! Don't throw away those old calendars! There is so much you can do with a calendar to reinforce academic skills. Here are a few suggestions:1.
Date Posted: September 07, 2005