48 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, and Math) activities that only take a few minutes to prep. The learning cure for bored kids!
Teach communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and more to set kids up for their future.
I love it when we can find a super cheap and efficient way to meet the needs of our students. For students with ADHD we often recommend tools such as sissel seats, therapy balls and fidgets for use in the classroom to allow students to move and, hopefully, maintain attention to instruction. These items […]
In today's culture of disposable fashion, the simple art of basic darning and mending has been all but forgotten.
30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.
Full, step-by-step, picture tutorial for making this simple, inexpensive, super cute, homemade spinning brushbot. Great first robot project for kids!
My kids would be thrilled to learn about genetics with this edible DNA strand. You find the lesson plans and instructions on the Genetic Science Learning Center website.
I was given a set of these book project cards (I'm sure there's a better name for, but I can't think of anything more clever...) a couple years ago from my teacher-friend, Cindi. I like to pull them out every once in a while during guided reading to give students a fun way to demonstrate their comprehension. Download my sample version of the project cards: HERE! I set the stack of cards on the table and tell my students to: Read their assigned guided reading book with their group. Write a summary of the book using the four target words: first, then, next, last. Choose a project card and complete (I let them choose to do a group project or an individual project). Turn their projects and guided reading books into me and receive their new book. I like this for a couple of reasons: it let's students have some choice in how they demonstrate their knowledge, allows them to use their creativity, and keeps them busy while I do guided reading with my small groups. Here are some of the finished projects:
I wish I had thought of this roundup first, but, alas, I did not. Props go to freshome for doing some serious legwork putting this baby together, complete
I love hands-on activities for school – it is much easier to remember learning something if it is fun. Corn husk dolls are a fun way to learn a little bit about the handmade toys used by nat…
Grief is so hard to deal with and due to the COVID-19 pandemic our worldwide community is going to be dealing with a lot of grief and loss. What is going to be especially hard is that some of our normal rituals around grief (wakes and funerals) are also going to be disrupted due to social distancing, so people may experience more difficulties without having expected closure rituals. My intention in this blog post is to compile resources you could use with your children to help them cope with gr
Teaching music with fun, tried & tested lessons, DIY classroom projects & ideas your students will love with Tracy King, the Bulletin Board Lady.
This colorful rainbow jar is a surprisingly simple kids' science experiment! In fact, you probably already have everything you'll need.
Book reports don't need to be painfully boring. In fact, they can be a ton of fun! Here are 10 creative book report ideas to use in your classroom.
Learn how to combine 2 colours of yarn to make these cute Finger Knitting Snakes. We also show to to increase and decrease Finger knitting stitches. COOL!
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How can sound be waves? It is a hard concept for kids. Try these 7 science experiments for kids to SEE sound. Learn the 5 senses with STEM activities.
Hello friends! If you are a regular reader, you know we love games in our classroom - especially card games. It's the perfect opportunity to practice core math and reading skills under the pretense of
Make a straw rocket with a free printable file! This STEM activity is for kids of all ages and they will love playing with their creation!
Hands-on human heart for kids lesson on the human body! Working science heart project, playdough heart model andd label the heart worksheets.
This simple project with help teach kids geography and increase their global awareness as they begin to grasp their city, state, country, and continent.
The Fiery Furnace (Coloring Page) Coloring pages are a great way to end a Sunday School lesson. They can serve as a great take home activity. Or sometimes you just need to fill in those last five m…
As you might know, I'm part of the huge art journaling online class, Life Book. Today I thought I'd share some of the beautiful work that students from that class created in response to my lesson. My lesson was all about turning negative words into something beautiful. Literally. This is the page I taught students to make: And here are some of the student pieces that were posted on instagram (I used the instagram embedder for these photos, so if you don't see them, click HERE): a little doodle from the Life Book Class with Julie Fei-Fan Balzer #balzerdesigns #doodle...
This simple buoyancy kids' science activity requires just a few common household supplies. Kids will love learning why things sink and float!
An origami box that looks like a Pokeball on top. This octagonal origami gift box and lid is perfect for Pokemon and Pokemon Go fans.
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
Now that we are almost through January… ;)
Just some pretty stuff I've found in my wanderings on the www. Click on the links to print out if you wish!
"Reading this while growing up helped me answer some really difficult questions I was grappling with."
Diversión asegurada con estos 6 juegos infantiles con globos. Los peques se quedarán con la boca abierta con el globo que no explota, el cohete o el cochecito.
I'm not sure my oldest son uses soap every time he showers. And I've seen our youngest son put soap on one hand and then instead of rubbing them together, stick the soapy hand immediately under the running water. Hopefully this simple, yet fun, experiment has convinced them of the merits of soap. The experiment is meant to simulate how soap helps to get rid of germs. What You Need plate (or saucer) with a raised edge water ground black pepper dishwashing liquid (we used Ms. Meyer's) What to Do Pour water onto the plate. You should use enough water to cover the whole bottom of the plate. Sprinkle several pinches of ground black pepper onto the water. Explain that these specks of peppers represent germs. Now squirt a dot of dishwashing liquid onto one of your index fingers. Rub it all around, completely covering the tip of the finger. Lastly, put your soap-covered finger into the middle of the peppered water. Be amazed. The soap seems to repel the pepper (aka the "germs"). Why it Works This activity was discovered on Fantastic Fun and Learning. As explained by Shaunna, "When soap is added to the water it lowers the surface tension of the water causing the water molecules on the surface to scatter or pull away from the point where you added the soap." What to Read You can't go wrong with a Magic School Bus Book. We have rediscovered our love for all things Frizzle this summer. This book complemented the activity beautifully!
Looking for an easy science activity? Today I'm excited to share this sink or float free printable. It's fun one that is great for all ages. It can be a quick activity or if you're looking for something to keep them busy this summer, you can add lots of items to "test". There are 2 versions you can download and print for free. One has some suggested items to try out and one is blank. For the blank one you can have the kids gather a bunch of items they want to test out and write them down themselves. For little ones that can't write yet, have them draw the object.
Last week my daughter learned about her name at preschool and did a bean name craft. We've continued focusing on names all week long and have been playing a name pumpkin patch candy game again and again.
This worksheet is the perfect ice-breaker for EFL-ESL students! This All About Me poster enables you to do a complete lesson on
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The Hickory sweat suit sewing pattern features a loose crewneck raglan sweatshirt and casual sweatpants with an elastic waist and cuffs.
Inspiring young minds doesn't have to be such a struggle.These STEAM project ideas have been tested and tried by kids all over the world to boost creativity
