I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
“Consider, too, what an unequalled mental training the child-naturalist is getting for any study or calling under the sun — the powers of attention, of
Weathering vs Erosion STEM activity is a super easy and fun Science experiment that will teach your kids how the earth works.
Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!
Free tutorials and printable resources for helping kids learn about chemistry, including baking soda and vinegar reactions and acids and bases.
Natural selection is one of my favorite topics to teach. Students enter the classroom with prior misconceptions and it’s fun to have students figure out what natural selection and evolution really mean. Here is a list of my favorite natural selection and evolution activities: 1. Battle of the Beaks– This lab is always a hit! ... Read more
Are you looking for a fun natural selection stimulation activity for your evolution unit? You are in the right place. “Survival of the Fittest Finch” will not disappoint you nor your students! I di…
HOW DOES MUSIC, COMBINED WITH MOVEMENT, AFFECT OUR BRAIN? Our brain is a big mystery. It has the capacity to make art, create it, receive it and react to it. Dance is a form of art where emotions are expressed through grace of movement. As scientists study the brain’s response to art, they found marvellous discoveries. Most of the remarkable ones pertain to the music used in combination with the dance movements. People respond to tragedies more than happy endings. OUR BRAIN IS A BIG MYSTERIOUS FACTORY OF IDEAS Being intellectual is most widely accepted by the society as the greatest potential of a human being. But the brain along with the heart is driven most of the time by passion. Undeniably, passion speaks from the soul. And purely being intellectual is not enough for the soul to stay as alive and functional. It needs something abstract and it needs to be refreshed. In order to stay anew, creativity lies in the curious mind. And this is how new things and ideas are generated. Elizabeth Gilbert, writer of “The Big Magic” encourages people to stay curious. And according to her, it is the secret in living your life to the fullest. BASIC FACTS ABOUT OUR BRAIN: Photo credit to: Google Images through www.postris.com If your skull would be opened, the brain made up of gray matter would be revealed. It is divided into 2 hemispheres: the RIGHT hemisphere and the LEFT hemisphere. The RIGHT hemisphere connects to the left side of the body from neck down. That’s why when your dominant hand is left, you are most likely inclined to embrace arts more than numbers. The gray matter extends to the spinal column which our backbone protects. The spinal cord branches out into nerves that connect our brain to our extremities. This makes the brain the commanding centre of everything that we do. The earlier fact is important to understand paralysis. When people get paralysed, diagnosis had to state the origin of the injury. Say, when the person ends up with paralysed legs, his lower back got injured. And that is why, if the person got injured from the neck down, the brain could still remain functional as in the case of Christopher Reeves. Since the brain is the commanding centre, it has full potential of developing non-stop. In fact, it needs to be stimulated to stay functional. It is safe to say, when you keep idle, certain parts of the brain becomes paralysed too. DANCE AS A FORM OF ART AND HOW MOVEMENT IS RECEIVED BY THE BRAIN Washington Post had featured this wonderful article about how the brain actually reacts to movement in combination with music. As a performing artist, sharing this wonderful discovery brings us into a special kind of awareness. It touches on how storytelling is so effective since the time of ancient playwrights. Wonderfully, it features the art of dance. It’s interesting how varied movements actually extract certain emotions. As you read the article, expect animation and music. And gauge yourself on how you become engaged to it with the help of these certain stimuli. https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/lifestyle/your-brain-on-art/?tid=sm_fb&utm_term=.9f65ff189564 As we have mentioned earlier, the brain is a mysterious network of ideas, abilities and potential. In conclusion, what you put into your brain is what will be manifested into our actions as it justifies its very nature of being a commanding centre. What you think and what you internalize most often is bound to be channelled outwardly. And to that, understand your responsibility on how to nurture it. Hear the music, watch somebody dance and respond freely to what you see.
Valentines day is just two days away! Yay, another day to share the love, appreciate your loved ones, family, friends and even reach out with kindness to a stranger. I created this little dinosaur card to colour in. I have left it blank so you can add your own text or just leave it plain and cute. Download the dino card here: Dinosaur cardI also drew some animals, particularly cats, and created some little note cards to colour in. I realize they are a bit random but I also thought they were quit
Easy and fun natural disaster science activities for kids that explores hands on experiments for tornado, hurricane, volcano and earthquake!
Waldorf education is an alternative educational approach, founded by Rudolf Steiner, so you may also see it referred to Steiner education. Steiner , an Austrian philosopher, founded his first school in 1919 aiming to promote a deep and positive change in society. The Steiner approach then contraste
CHCECE010 Holistic Development of Children In Early Childhood-Open Colleges Australia assignment is to prepare a set of child development charts that summarise major achivement under each developmental area for children
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Proprioception activities such as heavy work have been shown to improve attention and concentration, improve body awareness, and regulate arousal levels. Heavy work can be calming for students with autism or sensory regulation difficulties. The activities on this poster are specifically designed so...
Here's an easy science experiment that will get kids' hands burning, their minds racing, and learning something new in the process.
Your economics activities should not be boring. There are SO MANY fun ways to make it engaging for students, as well as teach vocabulary.
Use these social skills visual posters to teach, discuss, and practice social skills in the classroom! They include 9 unique posters with a total of over 80 social skills. Each poster highlights a different area of social skills, including basic skills, empathy and perspective-taking, academic skills, conversation skills, friendship skills, emotions, and decision-making skills. These posters are a fun way to integrate social skills and SEL in the classroom! Additional posters are included with several of the skills put together in one large poster. They highlight: Social Skills Kids Need Social Skills We All Need Social Skills We Are Building How Can I Use Social Skill Visual Posters? You can use these social skills posters in multiple ways to integrate social skills into the classroom. Here are some simple suggestions: Post these visuals around the classroom or school to provide reminders about critical social skills. Create a social skills bulletin board. Post one poster a week or month, highlighting each of the skills throughout that time period. Use the black/white version as a coloring book as you discuss each skill. Skills Targeted: Basic Skills: following directions, using manners, having a positive attitude, working with others, good hygiene, using polite words, taking turns, greetings, waiting and having patience, being a good sport, listening to others, understanding personal space Academic Skills: paying attention, starting tasks independently, taking pride in work, participating, asking for help, cooperating and collaborating, accepting criticism, self-advocating, staying organized, persevering through challenges, avoiding and ignoring distractions, presenting and speaking in front of others Conversation Skills: introductions and greetings, starting a conversation, expressing ideas and feelings, giving compliments, using active listening skills, taking turns in conversation, showing interest in others, noticing others' social cues, thinking before speaking, staying on topic, finding similar interests, leaving a conversation Friendship Skills: expressing ideas, feelings, and thoughts, getting along with others, showing interest in others, keeping social boundaries, disagreeing respectfully, compromising, sharing, bringing out the positive in others, apologizing, repairing relationships, resisting negative peer influence, showing empathy Empathy & Perspective-Taking Skills: thinking about others' feelings, reading social cues, seeing someone else's perspective, staying open-minded, helping others in need, treating others with kindness, appreciating differences, using flexible thinking, showing empathy, thinking before speaking or acting, accepting different opinions, solving conflicts with perspective-taking Emotional Skills: being self-aware, self-regulating emotions, labeling different emotions, expressing feelings, using coping strategies, dealing with disappointments, dealing with worries, using positive self-talk, staying calm in times of stress, adapting to change, dealing with anger and frustration, being resilient Decision-making Skills: understanding choices, using self-control, seeing how actions impact others, brainstorming solutions, developing healthy habits, taking responsibility, considering consequences, weighing options, admitting mistakes, being reflective, accepting consequences Digital Version A digital version for Google Slides is now included! This means you can use these posters to highlight social skills digitally with your students through Google Classroom or other digital means. Yearlong SEL Yearlong Curriculum If you are looking to integrate social emotional skills into the classroom, consider this Social Emotional Learning Yearlong Curriculum! It is filled with specific lesson plans, activities, projects, task cards, discussion starters, and more for a year of social emotional learning. Follow Me! { Click here to follow my store! } Tips for Customers: If you have questions, please contact me through Q & A and I'll get back to you as soon as I can! Please consider leaving feedback on this resource to receive TpT credits! I always strive for 5 stars and love hearing your feedback. Follow my store for notifications about new resources and freebies. Terms of Use: © Pathway 2 Success. One license is for the classroom/personal use for one educator and their students. Materials may not be shared with other educators without the purchase of extra licenses. Materials may not be posted on the Internet where they can be publicly accessed. Personal and classroom use only. Please see full terms of use for more information. Disclaimer: These resources are for supplementary support/education purposes and are not a replacement for education or other necessary supports. Educators, parents, and others who utilize these materials are encouraged to seek out additional support, as needed.
Want to see if a layer of blubber can really help you stay warm in icy water? Try this arctic animals science experiment to experience it.
Nature Art – ways to find calm, creativity and clarity through art in the forest.
This atmosphere for kids science activity is easy and fun and full of playful learning. Let's learn about the 5 layers of the earth's atmosphere with a
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Ever wondered what all the fuss is about around serious games? Take a look at the infographic below for an overview of why games are good for learning.
I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
Head out on a treasure hunt with the kids today and make Nature Faces with your findings. Terrific self-portrait art project for toddlers and preschoolers!
Nature School is your outdoor learning companion. Nature School provides activities designed to deepen your child's experience. It gives you simple ways to incorporate literacy, numeracy, fine motor development, sensory play, and crafting into your time outdoors. Nature School walks you through 7 themes using everyday outdoor materials: rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, dirt and sand, water, and shells. As you go through each theme, we help learning unfold naturally by exposing your child to activities that focus on: literacy, numeracy, fine motor development, sensory experiences, and crafting. You will receive: ✓ Coursebook with 35 Hands-On Nature Activities✓ Printables to Extend and Beautify Learning✓ Suggested Nature-Themed Books Enrich your child's learning through outdoor exploration!
Forest school ideas, books and activities! Forest schools are a wonderful way for kids to learn outside. Best forest books for kids
Go on a nature walk to collect twigs and make your very own twiggy owl to hang in your garden. They are super cute and so easy to make.
Teachers from Atelier Dayhome shared this fun flower decorating activity that kids can do!Materials Needed for the Flower Decorating ActivityTo do this activity you just need the followingA pi
Is constructing stick mazes more fun than solving stick mazes? Find out the benefits of both!
The For the Love of Homeschooling Nature Study Club The For the Love of Homeschooling Nature Study Club has become a favorite for homeschool families all around the world! Try this nature curriculum for just
Pebble art is so easy to make and fun for people of all ages! They are completely customizable and each picture has a one-of-a-kind and unique look. I
This week in Exploring Nature With Children it is ‘Moss Week’. Here are some helpful links to get you going: Mosses life cycle (video) Moss life cycle under the microscope (video) beautiful images!…
We love the outdoors! If feels so good to let the kids run around, explore and get familiar with nature and it's treasures.
Hi friends! As promised in our homeschool plan post, I'm following up with our nature study plans. I touched on it briefly in that last post, but teaching my girls about the natural world is very important to me. How do we raise kids who will do their part to protect the Earth from climate
This stick porcupine craft will be your new go-to outdoor activity for kids! It's easy to set up, kids can make the porcupine with an adult or
Being able to connect with nature is so important for our physical and mental well being. Many studies have shown that spending time outdoors in nature helps lower levels of anxiety, stress and de…
Even if you're not a big fan of the outdoors, you can enjoy these Easy Nature Journals for Kids. Grab these printables and resources today!
Try this sit spot mindfulness activity for forest school with your children and encourage peace and connect with nature. Sit spot mindful forest school activity Have you tried the practice of spending time in a sit spot to connect with nature and to develop a greater awareness of the landscape? It’s a wonderfully […]
Create your own sundial with this easy outdoor STEM project for the kids that mixes science, math, engineering and even a little history!
I love teaching about trees because there’s much to discover all year, during any season. From bark to leaves, trees are amazing wonders of nature! If you’re planning on studying trees …
