As they say, April showers bring May flowers… but what does May bring? For many of us, it brings the end of another school year. While summer is a time for rejuvenation, it is also a time for that often-lamented phenomenon: Summer Slide. As a teacher, you’re familiar with the regression when students tend […]
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Art Technique Memory Journal
While most of the nation is still dealing with winter and the end of the school year seems far away, you may want to start planning your big end of the school year art project. Create a one of a kind journal with your class that commemorates things that you do in class, field […]
3 Ways to Learn about Edison in the Classroom
Thomas Edison did more than just create a few useful inventions; some of his over 1,000 patented creations still impact the technology we use today. Incorporating one or more Edison related activities into the classroom provides a richer understanding of the inventor’s life and important works. Technology Timeline The tools we use to work […]
The Science of Snow: Incorporating Snow into Classroom Activities
Snowflakes come in an amazing variety of shapes and sizes—and the old adage “no two snowflakes are alike” holds true. Each snowflake can be made up of combinations of dozens of shapes—from simple bullets and triangles to complex dendrites and stars. Check out these activity ideas and get your students engaged and learning about the […]
Developing Engineering Skills in the Block Corner
The “block corner” has long been a beloved staple for early learning. Today, more than ever, the hands–on discovery and problem solving that happen naturally when young children play with blocks supports thinking skills that will propel today’s preschoolers and kindergarteners into designing our future. 21st Century Skills: Building Blocks in Early Childhood Let’s […]
Pumpkin Science: STEM Activities for Halloween and Beyond
Celebrate the fall season and learn something new with these pumpkin science activities! Pumpkin fall fun is a great way to apply STEM and STEAM concepts to a hands-on activity. Check out these three 3 Pumpkin Science Activities to Try this Halloween Pumpkin Seed Studies Does a bigger pumpkin yield more seeds? Maybe—and there […]
4 Outdoor Science Experiments to Predict the Weather
Science can be a blast, and outdoor learning is also a great way to take hands-on activities to the next level. Check out these four science experiments to give students an opportunity to learn more about weather and get their hands and minds working together along the way. 4 Weather Prediction Activities for Kids […]
Drumming in PE: Inclusive, Active, Fun!
By: Michael Doyle, 2014 SHAPE America Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year In February of 2013 I attended the Central District SHAPE America conference in Jackson, Wyoming. During that conference I attended a session by Kim Morrissey from Kansas that introduced drumming on stability balls that were placed on buckets. Instantly […]
Write, Create, and Study Sensory Spaces
We know what a challenge it can be to keep children happy, active and engaged in learning! We have compiled several simple, creative ideas for sensory solutions for everyday activities. Our innovative concepts can help you with fresh ideas to transform a corner into a unique Sensory Space that fits your budget. Study Space […]
Fibonacci Sequence 101
The Fibonacci sequence can be found everywhere in nature. It’s the ultimate catalyst for turning STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) into STEAM (add art). The influence of math in nature often finds its way into our favorite artistic and architectural subjects. The Fibonacci sequence was first discovered from ancient Sanskrit texts using Hindu-Arabic […]
Classroom Modifications to Make Art Inclusive for Children with Special Needs
An education rich in STEM becomes even more engaging if you add the A to make it STEAM! Engaging in the Arts helps build creativity, confidence, focus, and collaboration skills. For students with special needs, this sometimes requires some classroom modifications to make the learning space inclusive. This is sometimes referred to as adaptive art, […]
High School Science: Forensics & Crime Scene Investigation
So what does a good high school forensics science curriculum look like? The focus should be placed on the evidential value of a crime scene and how to function in a crime laboratory. High School Forensic Science: Educating Future Scientists Forensic Science is a comprehensive subject incorporating anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, genetics, physics, entomology, […]
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