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
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
Though I am prone to reading dictionaries for enjoyment, I find that the best use of those tomes is in playing a game entitled “Balderdash.” So block out some classroom time, grab a dictionary, and get to playing. I’ve no doubt that your students will have a great time! Read More
Have you ever seen the Mona Lisa? Seeing it reminded me of a fun classroom project that my fellow students and I often got involved in, that of creating a giant masterpiece (or mess-terpiece as some would refer to it). Not only will this activity help expand the artistic vision of your class, it’s a great team-building exercise as well. 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
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
Widely described as a high-tech outdoor treasure hunt, geocaching involves using a smartphone or GPS device and searching outdoors for hidden “caches,” or containers with trinkets inside, as well as a logbook listing who found the geocache and when they found it. Read More
The ability to pick up and read the clues around you is one of the best methods of teaching ever. And it doesn’t have to be one of those certified educational moments either. The grocery store, a football game, church, riding in the car, even watching TV all can be moments when you discuss the things you touch, hear, taste, and see with your kids. Read More
I love it when I hear kids ask questions – “How many stars are in the sky?” – that show they’re becoming more interested in the world around them. It’s important to keep that curiosity and thirst for knowledge alive! Here are a few tips for raising kids that want to be lifelong learners: Read More
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