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
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
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
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
Have you ever noticed that when you leave a cut apple exposed to the air, it turns brown? Using an apple and some other simple household items, demonstrate the basic scientific concept of oxidation in your classroom. 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
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, deciduous trees stand quietly waiting to be dressed in spring clothes. The air is quiet. Perhaps there is snow. It is time to walk among the winter trees and see what secrets their leaves have been hiding all summer long. 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
Films in the classroom can be wonderful assets to teaching, particularly because they add extra emphasis to concepts, engage students, and provide practice for them in aspect of critical thinking. Read More
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