From the Edge Chronicles, to Goth Girl, to Ottoline to The Sleeper and the Spindle, revel in the illustrations of Chris Riddell, who has just been crowned children’s laureate
Remember those clapping games we used to play as kids? Between the silly (or nonsense) lyrics and the fast-paced sequence of claps, taps, snaps, and crosses, clapping games provided hours of entertainment. It might seem like just fun and games, but there's actually more to it than that. Clapping games can be beneficial to children's development.Dr. Idit Sulkin has conducted research on the topic of children's hand-clapping games, noting:"These activities serve as a developmental platform to enhance children’s needs — emotional, sociological, physiological, and cognitive. It’s a transition stage that leads them to the next phases of growing up.” (source) Clapping games are a great way to incorporate rhythm and movement into your choir rehearsals while reinforcing gross motor skills, rhythmic concepts (such as steady beat and subdivision), coordination skills, and the concept of sequencing (source). If you're working with a younger group, try modifying the clapping sequence to fit their ability level (scroll down to the bottom of this article for a few helpful tips).
Want to learn how to make a catapult? It's easy and fun and the perfect STEM activity for kids of all ages! Toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten kids
More of the best of the worst in vintage innappropriate children's books. Twisted book titles will surely find a warm spot in the hearts of parents and kids alike
Goodbye childhood, hello juvenile humour.
On may 15, 1859, a child was born, She was the tenth child from a family of twelve. Her name was Ellen Sadler. there was nothing particularly remarkable about her, or any of the other children. Until Thursday, march 29, 1871, Ellen went to bed as usual. And did'nt wake up.
136 p., [1] leaf of plates : 20 cm
Claire Hayward explores the life and works of the seven Swedish laureates of the Nobel Prize for Literature who works have shaped and been shaped by their native Sweden.
1st published in 1885. This is the first edition with illustrations by Bessie Collins Pease
Snuggle up with your pick of the worst in inappropriate children's books. These vintage bedtime stories, wrong for all ages, may not be Caldecott or Newbery
Crossing the midline activities for kids. What on earth are those? Sometimes in the educational world we start speaking a slightly different language than 'normal' people. Not that teachers aren't normal ... though ... you do need to be a little insane to work with small children all day long, don't you? Anyways. I had
Welcome to 31 Days of Homemade Music! Today we will be continuing to make a case for why anyone can benefit from studying music. To find other posts in this series, click here. Ever wondered if music is just as effective a brain developer as, say, math or science? If you remember my post from […]
This fire breathing dragon made from a toilet paper roll is an easy kids craft that uses simple craft supplies. When you blow into the end of the tube the tissue paper looks like flames coming out of the dragon's mouth! Fire Breathing Dragon Craft Add this activity to your crafty bucket list, because it's SO MUCH FUN! And it's ridiculously simple to make. Kids, toddlers and preschoolers will love to see the dragon blowing fire! The photos make me smile, just looking at them. Watch the Video Tutorial Here: (Or scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial and printable
These 20 SUPER FUN home science experiements will teach your little ones all about science while keeping them busy and having a great time!
Check out how you can make a simple popsicle stick catapult with materials you already have at home. It's a fun STEM project that you can do with your kids indoors on a rainy day!
We have upcycled and used from our home everything needed to DIY tactile cards for touch and match game to explore textures.
[Zach Franzen is frequently seen arguing for a culture of gratitude over at Story Warren. Here he is rallying us all to that cause with the irresistible call of poetry about the smell of ironing. He includes his own old-fashioned illustration to pair with Dorothy Aldis’s charming poem. –S.D. Smith] I recently read an article urging Christians to be more countercultural. By countercultural I think the author meant that Christians ought to get arrested more often and sing “in your face” anthems
Hello, everybody! And happy summer! In this post, I am going to show you how to teach some basic critical thinking skills to young ch...
Teach your child to recognize and read consonant digraphs /th/, /sh/, and /ch/ with a digraph garden!
a traditional Germans from Russia custard filled cake with a sweet dough
There really is nothing like the memories of childhood is there? I think the older we get... the more we tend to turn our childhood memories into magical fairytale like thoughts... I know for myself.. memories of my childhood are just ever so sweet...
UPDATE: So, it turns out that Blossom Box went out of business at some point since this post went live. No worries, you can easily make these crafts on your own with basic supplies. The popsicle
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An Interactive Way to Teach Kids Their Address as well as their state, country, continent, and planet! A fun introduction to geography for kids!
This blindfolded maze game teaches obedience to children. My kids loved playing this game, wanting to try completing the maze over and over again. Teaching through games speaks volumes to kids. The concepts resonate with them because kids learn through play. Some people are questioning whether obedience is outdated. They don’t want their children being...Read More
Too many classroom icebreakers require students to take big social risks with people they barely know. Or they don't really help students get to know each other. Or they are just plain cheesy.
STEM activities are a lot of fun and educational, but the best kind of STEM activities are open-ended, allowing children to think for themselves. In this paper plate maze STEM challenge, kids are challenged to make a marble maze using household materials. They must follow all elements of a real design process, including brainstorming, blueprints,
Make a simple hoop glider paper plane and use it to do some fun, hands-on, science experiments!
Really bad titles for kid's books! Did your read any of these classics in school? Funny, these horrible WTF's should not be!
Once you've cut off the bottoms of these paper cups and slipped on balloons,
The best and most fun pen and paper games to cure the boredom blues. Solo, two player and three or more player pencil and paper games for kids and adults!
Hello to all of my new followers and Happy New Year! I'm glad you are here! I hope you had a relaxing winter break and are ready for the ...
We had fun with this experiment. It was very cool to watch the colours change! I used food coloring and cabbage leaves to show the kids how plants …
This easy science experiment is a fun way to demonstrate the concept of gravity to young children. You’ll just need a few supplies, including paperclips and magnets, to take part in this cool science activity! This activity correlates with NGSS: Disciplinary Core Idea PS2.B. Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Here’s a fun …
Frustrations: 1. Although my fertility journey is over, I apparently still have a very difficult time being at an extended gathering with a group of pregnant women. Especially when they are talking about how "if you keep trying it will happen!" 2. My rule-following Marvel Girl's classroom seems to full of "Negative Behavioral Supports" and
Learn how to make a craft stick harmonica and learn about the science of sound.
Your child's brain hierarchy determines how your child learns and develops. How they develop when they are young determines their learning in the classroom.
Isn’t it amazing how hard we have to work at communicating well? I often throw up my hands and think, “God, does it really have to be this difficult?”Whether it is working through a misunderstanding with my husband, negotiating through a conflict among my children, or responding thoughtfully to a coaching client who’s trying to figure out her next best step, communicating well is an essential skill that requires intentionality, humility, and perseverance. Although words have always come easily to me, I’ve not always been good at communicating well. My thoughts would often race ahead, striving to find the…
Some things from your Canadian childhood stick with you forever. CBC is one of those things. For more nostalgia — and highlights from our current, incredible programming — follow CBC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and YouTube.
This super fun kids' science experiment uses borax to grow crystal names. All kiddos will love seeing their name shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight!
Related Bonnie LandauBonnie Landau is a licensed professional clinical counselor and educational consultant in Ventura County, California. Her goal is to help parents of neurodivergent individuals find strategies and solutions to help their children succeed in school and in life. Bonnie is also the author of Special Ed Mom Survival Guide: How to Prevail in …
Every great reader has their beginnings in sounding out words!
Teach your kids how to make their very own marshmallow catapult using common household supplies. How to construct a marshmallow launcher.
I had sooooooo much fun doing this monster art project in my son Elliot's kindergarten class recently! I chose to do this project because Elliot LOVES monsters and he LOVES using his imagination to make characters come to life. We have enjoyed using popsicle stick puppets for many many years and he always enjoys both creating
