Space Book and Games: Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max
Young children are amazed with outer space and astronauts. Ken Wilson-Max wrote a book about a little girl having a major discussion about being an …
Continue ReadingHands-on, engaged learning through activities and fun crafts is a staple of grade school classrooms everywhere. This age-appropriate collection of fun ideas, written and vetted by teachers and education professionals, spans the entire school year, including summer. You’ll find activities, games and crafts for kindergarten (and Pre-K) through fifth grade including seasonal and holiday-themed crafts, indoor and outdoor games and activities, classroom decorating ideas, gift ideas and more. In addition to being fun, these educational ideas are always focused on learning too, but don’t tell the kids, as they will be enjoying these creative teaching moments so much, they may not even notice!
Young children are amazed with outer space and astronauts. Ken Wilson-Max wrote a book about a little girl having a major discussion about being an …
Continue ReadingLosing baby teeth is a milestone of growing up, but to make this event fun for children, the tooth fairy is involved. This fantasy figure visits a …
Continue ReadingI had the opportunity to review two recently published bear theme books. Both are fiction, but have information that educate as well. I thought the …
Continue ReadingI recently had the opportunity to review a new book, Playing with Collage by Jeannie Baker (Candlewick Studio, October 2019). This book is the perfect …
Continue ReadingAs we near Halloween, playing games in the classroom is not only fun but also helps to foster important skills, both educational and social. Here are …
Continue Reading“No peace in the world without peace in the nation, No peace in the nation without peace in the town, No peace in the town without peace in the …
Continue ReadingMagnets are magnificent. Their force is invisible, but its effects are found all around us. Magnets are used to hold schoolwork on refrigerators, they …
Continue ReadingFor years before the European explorers came upon American shores, the native nations prospered around the areas of the Southeastern areas known today …
Continue ReadingCan you imagine days without crayons? Ever since these artistic tools were introduced in 1903, children have used them creatively. This versatile art …
Continue ReadingMost young children have difficulty learning and understanding the concept of time. It’s the passage of time and the use of clocks that plague them. …
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