Contraptions and Blues Clues: Preschool STEM Engineering Lesson Plan and Downloads
In the preschool world, STEM-based learning has become a major trend for teachers and a hot buzzword for parents. What better way to introduce STEM …
Continue Reading5 Compelling Reasons Why Your Kid Should Be Taking Swimming Lessons Now
If you are looking for activities to keep your children busy over the summer, consider enrolling them in swimming lessons. Swimming is great physical …
Continue ReadingCan Sports Make Kids Smarter? The Connection between Physical Activity and Improved Learning
School team sports and physical education classes are sometimes criticized for drawing kids away from important learning time, but is there a …
Continue ReadingEdgar Cayce's Psyhic Readings into a Lost World: Atlantis Stories and Theories
For over 2,000 years, the idea of a civilization lost somewhere beneath the deep, dark sea has inspired philosophers, writers and mystics. Learn what …
Continue ReadingFascinating Facts about Dragonflies: Learn All about These Amazing Insects!
Dragonflies are cool. Like all insects, they have six legs and a body in three parts: head in front, thorax in the middle and abdomen in the rear. But …
Continue ReadingHabitat Lesson for Kids and Parents: Learn about Your Environment with a Family Walk
How long has it been since you and your child have taken a slow walk and looked at the world around you? Discover how something as simple as a walk …
Continue ReadingRestoring the Positive Standing and Respect That Teachers in the U.S. Deserve
If statistical trends continue, our poorly trained students will become mediocre workers in a world run by more educated international competitors. …
Continue ReadingWho Invented Teflon and How Was It Discovered?
Many inventions have been the consequence of a “Eureka!” moment. These ideas have come about as the result of someone who was able to see what …
Continue ReadingFairy Tale Culminating Writing Lesson Plan: Using Once Upon a Time and Into the Woods as Teaching Tools
This innovative approach to fairy tales is an ideal culminating writing experience for your students. Use the movie Into the Woods as a guide and show …
Continue ReadingFun and Easy Summer Science Projects Kids Can Do At Home
If you live in the southwest as I do, summertime means more time inside as temperatures exceed 110˚. Alternatively, if you and your children have …
Continue ReadingGeocaching and Education: Turn a Fun Treasure Hunt into a Learning Experience for Your Child
One of my son’s preschool friends came over with her family for a playdate. I wanted to go for a hike. They suggested a park a couple miles from …
Continue ReadingHow Much Homework? Pros and Cons of Bringing Home Schoolwork
Is homework an important part of a student’s education or is it an unnecessary burden teachers feel compelled to assign? Learn some benefits, …
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