Islands are wonderful places to dream about – sandy beaches, sunny days, warm breezes. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to head out one day and discover an island? With a little luck, some imagination and a lot of determination, you might be able to find your own island. Read More
There are some who argue that print is dead. I beg to differ! Despite shrinking advertising sponsors and the allure of online news, print journalism is alive and well, and very often available free of charge from your local newspaper publisher. For the teacher trying to steer away from worksheets, newspapers serve as a great hands-on resource that can enhance several cross-curricular lessons already in your plans. 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
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
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
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
Vacations and family outings are wonderful ways to introduce children to new places and interests. Take advantage of that time away from home — try a unique activity that allows kids to connect with a different part of their world. Read More
Did you know that March is National Women’s History Month? Schools and communities all over the country celebrate and commemorate the amazing things that women have accomplished in our country, and not just for women, but for other disenfranchised people who live in the U.S. Read More
One of the greatest benefits of music is its relaxing effect. And remember to simply enjoy music together – from playing a Baby Mozart CD during bathtime and listening to your child play an instrument to singing and dancing, music is just another terrific way to bring family closer together. Read More
The patent world is a fascinating place for any potential inventor. By writing their own patent, students can get a feel for what it’s like to invent something that even in a small way could change the world. Read More
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