Projects and Lessons for Apple Month in October
October is Apple Month and time to celebrate a child’s most popular fruit. Bite into any of these hand-picked apple theme classroom ideas to stimulate interest for your little learners.
Tardigrades, Water Bears or Micro Bears: What Are These Creatures?
TARDIS. No, you won’t see “Doctor Who” in the background and it isn’t a new movie, jacket, cell phone or pastry. It’s a mission. Tardigrades in Space. Let’s start with the main passenger, the tardigrade, a microscopic animal that has already been in space. It’s true.
The History of the Greek Tragedy
It’s not necessarily a play or a choral performance. It’s not poetry solely but it was written by poets. It begins with a chorus, and then the actors perform a moving epic tragedy basically in the scope of one day. The origins of Greek tragedy are mostly speculation.
Historical Female Photographers
Where do woman photographers fit in? Are there seminal techniques and advancements to the art of photography on behalf of women? Let’s look at several women photographers who made a difference.
All about Hands: Lesson Plan Ideas for Young Students
Put your hands together to celebrate the hand – these incredible machines that enable us to do a multitude of things. Teachers can use these activities across the curriculum to educate young children about this useful body part.
King Midas Story vs. King Midas Facts
Midas is well-known. He features prominently into the myth of the golden touch, which was retold by numerous writers and artists but the best known is put forth in a play by the Roman poet, Ovid. But was he a real, living ruler?
Learning about Shapes: Activities to Teach Children about Squares
Learn all about squares with fun and games as you celebrate this traditional shape.
Toenail Fungus: What Causes It and How to Get Rid of It
One day while you are drying your feet, pulling off your socks or slipping into flipflops, you notice your toes. Not good. A couple nails look yellow and the big toe looks as if it is pulling away from the nail bed. You have a toenail fungus.
Why Sunscreens Are Harmful to Humans and Reefs
Not only have there been health concerns regarding the use of sunscreen products, but they are known to be a danger to coral reefs, as well. Learn about the hazards and changes being made to protect reefs and people.
Character Building Lesson Plan Ideas
We need to raise a new generation of citizens who reflect responsible, respectful, and compassionate behavior. Here are some character building activities to bring to your classroom.
Music STEAM Learning Ideas for Young Students
Music’s effect on learning has long been recognized as research has reinforced the relationship between music and cognitive development. Because music affects both the left and right brain, it involves the whole child. Why not incorporate STEAM learning as you make DIY instruments in the classroom?
Interesting Facts About Oysters
They live in a shell that they mostly create themselves and they are not pretty. These sea animals are kind of solitary and one might say, lazy, but they are one of the most important environmental creatures for any gulf, bay or close-knit waters. It’s the oyster.
Stars and Stripes Crafts for Preschoolers or Kindergarten
Celebrate the spirit of America and honor the “stars and stripes.” Make it a red, white, and blue day as you pay tribute to our country with simple patriotic crafts. Here are a few ideas that can be used to celebrate Flag Day (June), Independence Day (July), and patriotism in general.
Fun Tips for Parents to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
We are learning all the time – go with this thought! Here are a few tips to keep your kids learning this summer. Teachers – feel free to include these ideas in a letter drafted to your parents. Send this home before classes end this school year.
May-Theme Kindergarten Class Project Ideas
It’s the merry month of May and full of marvelous activities to celebrate. Here are a few activities to get your students into the spring spirit and introduce them to a few events that take place this month.
Using Movement to Keep Kids Engaged in Class
Classroom management can be challenging aspects of teaching, especially when students have a lot of excess energy and no way to burn it off. Learn some useful tips for using movement to not only help students release extra energy, but also assist your them with memorable learning experiences.
Baseball-Themed Reading Ideas for Kindergarten or First Grade
Has spring fever attacked your classroom? Are the kids getting restless as the end of school is near? Why not use a baseball theme to challenge your students to read – a wonderful way to wind up the year!
National Biograher’s Day Class Project Idea
On May 16 each year, we celebrate the anniversary of Samuel Johnson and his biographer James Boswell in 1763. This is the perfect time to introduce biographies to your class through books and engaging your students in a biographer/biographee relationship project.
STEM or STEAM Project Ideas for International Lessons
At an International Day at a STEM charter school, each class focused on a single country with information, artifacts and food. What impressed me were the “make and take” crafts involving STEAM skills in relation to a craft that symbolized the country. Here are a few ideas from this amazing event.
Benefits of Teaching STEM in Preschool
Young children have varied learning styles and boundless energy. They need an effective preschool class, which is exciting and challenges active learning from the time they enter the classroom each day. STEM programs can be the ideal solution.
