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Collage Making: Learning About This Art Technique

Tania Cowling
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

I recently had the opportunity to review a new book, Playing with Collage by Jeannie Baker (Candlewick Studio, October 2019). This book is the perfect …

Spook-tacular Halloween Games for Parties With Children

Tania Cowling
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

As 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 …

Toddler Sharing: Is Your Child in the MINE Stage?

Tania Cowling
Categories : Parenting preschoolers & toddlers

Two Toddlers Sharing Do you have problems with your toddler sharing at play dates? Are you dealing with territorial battles? Problems with sharing are …

International Peace Day: Activities for the Elementary Classroom

Tania Cowling
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

“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 …

Art Heist: Gardner Museum Theft

Andrea Campbell
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

Under the Influence: Art Itself Do you know art? Have you been to a museum or a gallery where you can see legendary works of art? How did you feel …

8 Ways to Stop Teacher Burnout

Tania Cowling
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Do you remember the movie, “Alexander and the Terrible No-Good, Very Bad Day”? It was a horrible day and everything that could go wrong, went wrong. I …

Walking Sticks and Other Camouflaged Insects

Andrea Campbell
Categories : Science facts & homework help

It’s a jungle out there. Entomology professor Julie Peterson says there’s an estimated 10 quintillion insects on earth’s globe. If you have not heard …