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National Pet Month

Posted on by Robin Koontz

May is National Pet Month in the U.S., a time to reflect on the value of owning a pet. National Pet Month is a good opportunity for discussion, reading, and class activities that relate to pets. Most kids love animals, so it’s pretty easy to go from the “awww” factor to introducing valuable information about our domestic buddies. Read More

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Jabberwocky and Friends

Posted on by Michael Kline

Have you ever considered using the Jabberwocky approach to writing in the classroom? It’s easy enough to launch a real study of Lewis Carroll’s work, with examinations of words and parts of speech, the history of it, and so on. But instead of going down the tried-and-true path, why not kick it up a notch? Read More

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Infographic: The Digestive Process

Posted on by KIDS DISCOVER

Everything you eat – from a salad to a slice of pizza – goes through the same basic process once you eat it. That process provides your body with the energy and nourishment that it needs to survive. But how does it work? Find out with this informative, easy-to-understand infographic on the digestive process! Read More

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5 Ways to Reboot Your “To Do” List

Posted on by Lisa Dabbs

In my journey as an educator, I’ve come to discover that we are great list-makers. If there’s a task to be done, we’ve got a list for it. Maybe even three! The problem is that these lists are often too long and unrealistic. That said, let’s look at 5 ways to set up that “To Do” list in a slightly different manner. Read More

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Doodling in the Classroom

Posted on by Michael Kline

So how can you put doodling to work in your classroom? Encouraging your students to adopt different ways to learn will help them fine-tune their problem-solving skills. And not only might you find that your student’s retention levels are improving, you will also be seen as collaborating with them during the learning process. Read More

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