The best part about improv games is that they require no special supplies or preparation. If you and your students bring your imagination and creativity, you can turn a few minutes into an improvisational brain break anytime and anywhere. Use these ideas for improv games to try with your students. Beat Spring Fever with […]
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Wilderness Survival Lesson Plan & Activity Ideas
Learning basic wilderness survival skills isn’t about the likelihood that students will have to use them. It’s about exploring foundational concepts that give students self-confidence and knowledge to use in future decision-making. From building a fire and shelter to obtaining clean water, students can engage in these hands-on concepts inside or outside the classroom […]
Physics in Everyday Life: Examples for the Classroom
Physics, or the study of matter, energy, and the interactions between them, helps us to understand the laws and rules that govern the physical world. Not every student will grow up and study physics on a deeper level, but everyone uses basic physics concepts to navigate everyday life. Here are five examples to illustrate […]
Starting a New Year in a Pre-K Classroom
Early childhood learning environments can feel hectic at the start of a new year. Children need support adjusting to working with friends, following routines, and being apart from family. A successful start at the beginning of the school year, for both teachers and students, means organization of materials and introduction of classroom procedures. These […]
Forensic Science & Fingerprinting Activities for Elementary Classrooms
Everyone has fingerprints, and they are unique to each individual person. Use this information to introduce fingerprinting activities and give your students the chance to explore basic forensic science. Whatever the weather, practicing critical thinking and fine motor skills is a great way to get students engaged in science. Teaching Kids About Fingerprints: What […]
Choosing the Right Microscope for Your Science Classroom
Microscopes are an important purchase for a science learning space, but there are quite a few to choose from – depending on what you would like your students to accomplish. Check out this list of the different aspects to consider when choosing new microscopes for your science learning space. Microscope Factors to Consider Before […]
Winter & Holiday-Themed Science Activities for Elementary Kids
Everyone looks forward to the holiday season. Why not incorporate that into your science class time through winter and holiday-themed activities. Physical science and winter weather go hand-in-hand, so check out these activity ideas around the ideas of mixtures and states of matter. Winter Holiday Physical Science Activities With the push for getting students […]
Choosing the Right Plastic Labware for Your Science Classroom
As technology has made it possible to create higher quality plastics, many scientists and lab professionals, along with science educators, have switched from using glass to plastic labware. Plastic may be a popular choice for science classrooms, but it’s still very important for science educators to look carefully at the quality and chemical resistance […]
Robotics and Coding Tools You Can Use in the Classroom
Students are growing up in a world filled with changing technology and educators can use their natural interest in it to bolster STEAM concepts in the classroom. Great tools make it easier than ever to introduce coding and robotics at school — start by checking out these teacher favorite robotics kits and sets. STEAM […]
Getting Students Excited to Design & Invent in a Makerspace
Whether your school has a designated makerspace or you are integrating a makerspace into your own classroom, it’s important to get students excited about it. In order to help students to get the most out of the opportunity to use a makerspace, you may need to lay the foundation. Try these three methods to […]
Benefits of Using Carpets in Any Classroom
Carpets. We use them in our homes and they certainly have a large number of benefits in the classroom. Not only do carpets add a little color and style to the classroom space, but they can improve acoustics, air quality, and much more. Check out these tips and learn about 4 surprising ways that […]
Modifying Afterschool Activities for Children with Special Needs
The After School Alliance report entitled America After 3pm shows a sweeping 10 year study that indicates overall participation in afterschool programs (between 3-6pm) has increased by nearly 60%. As part of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 students with special needs are entitled to […]
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