Baseball Teaching Tip
By Freda J. Glatt, M.S., Sat Dec 10th

We all know that Spring is the time for rebirth and kites but,to me, it is the time for Season to begin!

Did you know that you could implement (or any sport,for that matter) across the curriculum? Here are just a fewideas.

1. Reading - Read about your favorite players, teams, andstadiums. Alphabetize the names of all the teams. Sequence howto play the game. Predict the outcome of your team's year. Willthey make it to the playoffs? Have a cause and effect discussionabout a team's possible move.

2. Writing - Write to your favorite team to wish them a goodyear and let them know you are cheering for them.

3. Math - Play by dividing your class into two teams.You be the pitcher and throw out math problems (addition,multiplication...whatever you are studying or reviewing). If thebatter answers correctly, it is a single. If someone calls outan answer, it is an automatic double. If you give a two-partproblem, count it as

a triple. Ask a story problem for homeruns. HAVE FUN! (NOTE: This game adapts well to any subject.)

4. Social Studies - On a map of America, color the states wherethe teams are located (perhaps red for American League teams andblue for National League teams). If a state has both leaguesrepresented, color half the state in each color.

5. Community Involvement - Arrange for a player or other teamrepresentative to visit your class, grade group, or school. Ifyou do not have a national team, how about a highschool or college team? How about a different sport?

I hope you have found these ideas useful. Remember, Reading isFUNdamental!!

About the author:Freda J. Glatt, MS, retired from teaching after a 34-year careerin Early-Childhood and Elementary Education. Her focus, now, isto reach out and help others reinforce reading comprehension anddevelop a love for reading. Visit her site athttp://www.sandralreading.com. Reading is FUNdamental!