As I teach teen numbers, I want my students to do more than recognize the number. For future math concepts, they need to understand the concept that a teen number is ten and some more. By using ten frames, students can quickly see that 14 is the same as ten and four more. This rei...
Children who suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) tend to respond favorably to engaging in a specific type of activity. This...
Tip #3: Let your child take the lead. Who cares if the crayon is upside down or the scribbles are incomprehensible to you? This is about your child’s expression and their developing a sense of self, not your approval of the finished product. When we ask our kids to focus on complet...
Lock and Key Addition Puzzles for Kids || Teach Beside Me –Need a little math challenge for the kids? Grab this printable!Fun Math and Logic for Kids || Teach Mama –I might need to print off a couple of extra sheets for me!
Even when the weather is bad, the day can still be fun! These engaging at-home indoor activities for kids will keep the rainy-day blues away.
Our senses allow us to enjoy our food, the sound of music, the beauty of a sunny day, the softness of a child's hair -- in short, our lives! With the aid of the Internet, you can teach your students about the special gift of the senses and how they work. They will encounter so...
Science Activity to Teach Kids about GermsSo we had the images, but how can we demonstrate further in a hands-on way what germs do to within a person’s body? The good news is that there are several easy and concrete science experiments you can do with your preschooler to learn more ...
While we are not bending spoons with our minds in class, here are some example of ESP activities the kids do in a Heguru class: Telepathy: The teacher shows three different images to the class. She picks one without showing it to the children. She ‘sends’ the image she picked to the...
Do you find yourself on a device more hours than you’d like? Are you concerned about the length of time your kids spend with screens? Are you looking for some counter-cultural encouragement when it comes to technology and parenting?
Growth mindset is key for learners. They must be open to new ideas and processes and believe they can learn anything with enough effort. Teach kids to make this mindset their default with classroom growth mindset activities like these.