A really great experiment to use when teaching the Laws of Motion in science!! Using a balloon, straw, pencil and some tape, you’ll have a great visual, hands on demonstration proving that Newton was right!! Ordinary Life Magic gives you … Read More ...
Healthy Food Placemats
My son is extremely picky, but I do like him to eat healthy foods. This is a great interactive activity from Fly to my Window to help your kids think about foods that are healthy. Have them use old magazines … Read More ...
Roy G Biv
The easiest way to remember the colors of the visible light spectrum is Roy G Biv. Remember it from your school days? Here’s a really great activity involving food (that’ll get any kids attention) to use with a lesson or … Read More ...
Science Museum Websites
We live very close to a wonderful hands-on science museum, but not every educator lives close enough to take advantage of the learning experiences that a museum can provide. Fortunately, most museums have printable activities that any teacher anywhere can … Read More ...
File Folder Game Site
Lots of learning games available on this new website! File folder activities are available for kids all the way up to 2nd grade. Many of them even follow state curriculum-like the Animal Habitat lessons for 2nd grade science. … Read More ...
Great Resource: I Love That Teaching Idea
When I taught sixth grade, one of my favorite resources for creative ideas to use in the classroom was I Love That Teaching Idea. It is a website where teachers submit their creative teaching ideas for others to use. … Read More ...
Think!
Another great website for teachers and parents!! Kids Who Think! encourages kids to think outside of the box with weekly challenges that stretch their minds. Not only that, but your students are invited to send in pictures of their … Read More ...
A MUST read!!
I’ve just discovered Unplug Your Kids and I am ready to spend hours reading this blog’s archives!! The ideas are perfect for use at home or in a formal classroom setting. Every week a new Unplugged Project theme is introduced … Read More ...
Caterpillar Exchange
Eric Carle is one of my very favorite children book authors. I love his vibrant illustrations and simple story lines that include a life lesson.
Carle’s books are timeless and great to use in the classroom, which is why I … Read More ...