There is nothing more rewarding than seeing the thrill in a child’s eyes as they learn something exciting through the pages of a book! Having a defined and well-stocked literacy center provides your students with a comfortable space to explore the world through books, while building foundational skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and […]
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10 Essential Strategies for Creating Highly Successful Readers
Identifying students before they experience reading failure is the first step in helping them become successful readers. Sheila Clark-Edmands, M.S.Ed., has used her 30+ years in literacy education to compile a list of 10 essential components to a successful literacy curriculum. Read on to explore ten components that Clark-Edmands has found to meet the needs of […]
Getting Families Engaged in Early Childhood School Preparation
Children learn a lot in early childhood education programs, but most of their time is spent at home with their families and caregivers. Early learners who can capitalize on education opportunities at home will enter the classroom environment with a better foundation for developing new skills and learning new concepts. Early childhood school preparation […]
Educational Gift Ideas for Kids by Age Group
During the holiday season, parents, teachers, and family members are searching for the perfect gifts for the young people in their lives. What better way to give a gift than to give one that is fun and teaches valuable skills like problem solving or encourages creativity? We’ve gathered a list of exciting learning gift […]
Educational Board Games for the Whole Family
Educational board games not only help your kids remember important facts and figures but also provide hours of fun for the entire family. Here are just a few of the many great game options you might want to consider. Chess Chess doesn’t review a specific scholastic subject. Instead, it does things that are just […]
Importance of Handwriting Skills
Penmanship lessons have become less of a priority, with increased instruction time being devoted to STEM courses. Many people do not see the importance of handwriting skills for children. After all, with the ubiquity of smartphones and tablets, handwriting skills seem unnecessary. Despite this mentality, scientific research suggests that handwriting is still a skill […]
Fabulous Fridays! Highlights & Reflections for Students
Friday is a special day for children and teachers. Friday means the end of the school week and the beginning of the weekend. Even if weekends are busy, a change in daily schedule offers a needed break from the daily routine. Taking time to let students think about their week and what they’ve learned […]
5 Mother’s Day Projects that Fit the Curriculum
Students love to get creative and work on projects for holidays such as Mother’s Day, but it’s not always easy to work such projects into your curriculum. Check out these 5 fun Mother’s Day projects that can be integrated into your academic instruction! 1. Famous Moms Have your students research and write about famous mothers throughout […]
Cross-Curricular Learning on the Climbing Wall
Traverse Climbing Walls are very versatile and help to develop physical, cognitive and social-emotional skills in youth. There are a wide variety of climbing wall games and activities that involve overcoming challenges, developing climbing skills, working as a team, competing with others and more. In addition, climbing wall activities can include other core subjects […]
Banish Boredom with Fun Summer Journaling Ideas for Kids
Since summer is nearly here, it’s a great time to start planning out some fun new activities for your kids to enjoy during their time off school. Boredom is one of the main problems kids have during the summer, so coming up with some exciting activities for them to explore can help. Writing offers […]
The Importance of Handwriting in Today’s Classrooms
In today’s world, it is not uncommon for children to simultaneously learn how to interact with tablets and smartphones while also learning how to grasp various forms of pencils and crayons. As a result, there have been some states and districts that have experimented with the phasing out of penmanship, arguing that it is […]