Teaching Manners by Writing Thank You Notes
There have been several posts about letter writing and manners. Well mannered children and teens can write “Thank You” notes to family and friends. Your kids can write “thank you notes” for birthday...
View ArticleBlast off to Summer with Space Exploration
With longer nights, kids tend to spend more time out of doors. Encourage them to look up! The beautiful starry sky can be a great topic for summer exploration. Big Universe has the resources that...
View ArticleYour Country’s History
This time of year many people reflect on their country and how the efforts of others play a role in their own life. This summer, take time to discover your own personal history. You may find heroes...
View ArticleCampfire Stories and Engaging Activities
Growing up, I camped a lot! Campfire time was always the highlight of the day. Nothing beats sitting under the stars and feeling the glow of the fire! We toasted marshmallows or made s’mores and...
View ArticleBeat the Summer Time Blues
“Mom, I’m bored!” These three words are my most dreaded words to hear. Trying to keep you children engaged during the summer months can be a challenging task. Try these activities that won’t break...
View ArticleRoadtrips: Hands on Learning
Are you hitting the road this summer? You can turn this trip into a life long lesson in map reading skills. Many cars are manufactured with gps or a navigation system. This can be turned off and...
View ArticleClassroom Management Toolkit
In today’s day and age, teachers are being asked to deal with more behavior problems than ever before. Classroom management deals with more than bad behaviors, it deals with all aspects of the...
View ArticleKindergarten Readiness
Is your kindergartener feeling tired, scared, happy, sad, or possibly overwhelmed about starting school this fall? Reading can be a great way to connect with your child and reassure them as they...
View ArticlePre-Reading Engagement Strategies
“I hate reading!” and “I don’t want to read!” Obviously these comments are not from an engaged reader. Regardless of a student’s’ reading level or ability, reading can be an engaging past time. The key...
View ArticleUsing History to Hook Readers
Learning about historical events can be a fun way to introduce and review higher level reading skills. Finding relevant and engaging resources can help you hook your students on history. Here are some...
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