January 22, 2019
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Who doesn’t love a hands-on activity? Most often, the lessons our students remember are the ones that require active participation. This winter-themed STEM lesson on polar bears challenges students to create a blubber glove and offers an interesting way to … Continue reading
January 8, 2019
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Here are some fun book report ideas to incorporate around the popular children’s book Jumanji: A Jungle Adventure by Chris Van Allsburg. These creative book report activities inspire reluctant readers by incorporating hands-on learning in meaningful and artistic ways. Download your … Continue reading
January 7, 2019
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Whether or not you have snow and ice where you live, these winter-themed lessons are a fun way to mix up your January lesson prep. These winter activities provide practice of reading comprehension, writing, science, and thinking skills. The themes … Continue reading
December 19, 2018
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Over the last few years I have heard more and more about the benefits of failure. I realized that we needed to address this in our learning materials in 2015 when I attended ASCD Empower in Houston, Texas. One of … Continue reading
December 10, 2018
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Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners: Geography teaches kids about geography using topics kids enjoy. We reviewed Skill Sharpeners: Geography as a mid-year addition to our homeschooling, and we were delighted to use the activities for learning geography. In this review of Skill Sharpeners: Geography, … Continue reading
November 19, 2018
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If your children are like mine, they open their holiday gifts in a frenzy of activity, spend two days playing with them, and then move on. Give yourself the gift that keeps on giving with fun educational stocking stuffers that … Continue reading
November 15, 2018
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Since we use thinking skills to make decisions each and every day, teaching kids to use critical thinking skills is a priceless part of their education. While reviewing Evan-Moor’s Daily Higher-Order Thinking, I was delighted to find many opportunities for … Continue reading
November 5, 2018
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Indoor recess can create a long day for teachers and students. Everyone needs a little time to work out their wiggles and take a break from the formalities of the classroom. Instead of turning on a movie, give students some … Continue reading
November 5, 2018
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These free downloadable Thanksgiving-themed critical thinking centers will be sure to please your students! “Who Likes Pumpkin Pie?” and “Sensible Squash” are hands-on center activities that will keep students engaged, especially during the excitement of Thanksgiving festivities. Center activities are … Continue reading
November 1, 2018
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Squeezed between Halloween and Thanksgiving, Veterans Day can feel like the forgotten holiday and go unnoticed by children and adults alike. The purpose behind this national holiday is to celebrate and honor American veterans for their patriotism and service and … Continue reading