books by Dee Benscoter (topics resist social)

books by Dee Benscoter

books:

Social Studies Activities Kids Can't Resist: 40 Sensational Activities for the Topics You Teach

6 reviews
Dee Benscoter, Geri Harris

Teaching Resources, 2002

Not Just Social Studies Activities!
I teach fifth grade, and my students had gotten bored with the same social studies activities. Then I stumbled across this book. This book's activites teach more than just social studies skills. Math, art and creative writing are part of a number of these lessons. My students have enjoyed making historical biography paper dolls. This activity has students make paper dolls with clothes that ...

Spell Well (Grades 4-8)

5 reviews
Dee Benscoter, Geri Harris

Scholastic Professional Books, 2000

My Student's Loved This!
I teach fifth grade, and my students get so tired of the same old spelling activities. Then I discovered this book. The activities are fun and creative. There is something for everyone. One of my students favorite activities was the map. In this activity the student's created a map of a state and use their spelling words to name the places. Then I was able to use the social studies skills ...