Growing anything from seed is a fun and satisfying project, and vegetables grown from seed are a great way to help children connect with the food they eat. Ask your students what the first step is for growing a vegetable and begin a dialogue about growing green or yellow squash from seed. Discuss how vegetables are important for a healthy diet and how growing your own can help cut costs for family shopping lists. Read More
Do you have a child who is crazy about Greek mythology? Maybe they became a fan of mythology after reading The Lightning Thief or during a recent history class at school. Take advantage of this newfound interest and introduce them to Ancient Greece — take a virtual field trip, study the stars and explore the cultural ideals and customs. Read More
April 6-14 is National Robotics Week! It’s a great time to get your kids excited about robo-technology and inspire them to pursue careers in any of the science, engineering, design, art, computer technology and mechanics fields that create these awesome contraptions. Read More
So what kinds of things can you find to let your kids take ownership of? Which also begs the question, how precious is something, and what makes it so? There is no doubt that had I not scribbled in those books so many years ago, they would have found their way to the bottom of a landfill, a paper recycling company, or at best, a thrift store. Read More
Educators are developing a strong interest in driving their own professional learning and development. Gone are the days when we’d wait for that one big annual conference, or hope that our school administrators had some new initiative to share. These days we are learning that we can use the power of social media to drive our own professional development. Read More
Ever wonder how the President of the United States gets elected? Check out this FREE printable infographic for a kid-friendly, step-by-step breakdown of how the Electoral College works. Read More
Will Wonders Never Cease! From ancient antiquity to the modern era, people who love architecture, travel, and the “art of the awesome” have been celebrating (and re-celebrating) the Seven Wonders of the World. 7 Ancient Wonders Being a traveler was. Read More
Amazingly, trees cover over 30 percent of the world’s land area. In forests, they’re kings and queens, reigning supreme over all the other plants and animals below. In parks and gardens, and along city streets, trees bring beauty and a. Read More
Amphibians (frogs and salamanders are the main types) are a super-cool, freaky group of animals. Although amphibians need to live in or near water to survive, individual species have evolved incredible adaptations that allow them to survive in wild places. Read More
What region of the world is named for female warriors in Greek mythology? Is as large as the 48 contiguous states? Contains the biggest rainforest on Earth? Is home to over 2.5 million animal species? And includes a river that. Read More
Snow and ice can be treacherous. You can slip and fall. You can sink into a soft snowdrift. You can even encounter an avalanche. But the ancient people who invented the first sleds, ice skates, and skis weren’t thinking about. Read More
The Big Apple. The Melting Pot. The Empire City. The Metropolis. The City that Never Sleeps. Gotham. By any name, New York City is a celebration of diversity, creativity, and possibility. In a nutshell, New York is the most populous. Read More
Do you give your kids an allowance? Do they understand what a budget is? Do they actually save some of their money? With the country just beginning its slow and hopefully upward journey from a deep recession, there is probably not a better time to have a discussion with your munchkins on the how, what, where, and why of all things money. Read More
The ability to think big as an adult, to be an idea person, is a gift that sometimes begins with the freedom to think big as a child. The chance to use all the couch cushions, the kitchen chairs, and every blanket in the linen closet, in order to turn the living room into a fortress, is an unparalleled opportunity to learn engineering strategies, cooperation skills and the priceless ability to gain intrinsic pride from an accomplishment. Read More
For the most part, my oldest daughter has always been what some may consider a “motivated” or “driven” child. However, I’m noticing that in her pre-teen years, she’s slipping ever so slightly. Although most would say her behavior is typical for her age, it’s still a bit worrisome to me. I try not to be the hovering parent who nags, but at the same time, what are the alternatives to make sure your child is getting done what needs to get done? Read More
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
A progression of natural events heralds the transition from winter to spring. If you’re like me, you point these out to the kids with excitement. But, if you’ve got questioners in your house, your observations may be met with “Why?” Why do the bulbs start to come up, even when there is still snow on the ground? How do plants distinguish between a cold, wet day in December and a cold, wet day in March? Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
Have you ever wondered what happens to a bottle after you toss it into the recycling bin? Find out how a bottle gets recycled with this fascinating infographic, perfect to help you celebrate Earth Month! Read More
All around us, water is constantly changing states. Learn more about the various states of matter with this fun infographic, perfect for the classroom or home. Read More
Ever wonder how search engines like Google, Yahoo! or Bing can find and deliver results so quickly? Learn more about how a web search works with this fun infographic, perfect for the classroom or home. Read More
KIDS DISCOVER and Ice Age: Continental Drift have teamed up to bring you this detailed and colorful infographic on the Continental Drift Theory. Read More