Groundhogs & Hands-On Learning: A Study of Two Shadows
It is time to step out of the box and approach learning in a whole new light, which is what past generations knew all along…the tremendous value of learning skills through hands-on applications. Aristotle understood the intrinsic value when he said, “For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.”
Homes for Birds Week: A Flight of Feathered Fun
While the snow may still be falling and spring seems far away, our feathered friends are preparing to build their nests and raise a family. This is where you can help promote and enhance biodiversity by setting up nesting boxes while incorporating hands-on learning students are sure to enjoy!
How to Use Five Frame Dot Cards for Math Memorization
Help children gain a clear visual image for each number using Five Frame Dot Cards. Number Symbols mean nothing to most children, but seeing dot patterns show them what the number symbols represent.
Games that will Help Children Memorize Math Facts
Many children have trouble memorizing math facts. Some seem to not be able to learn them to begin with; others might know them for a short time and then not be able to remember them the very next day. There is help for this situation!
27 Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Summer is a wonderful time to allow kids to be kids. Let them run around and play all day outside in the fresh air. Play is the best way for children to have hands-on learning experiences! In addition to that, it is one of the best ways for children to practice their social and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on Tips for Teaching Quotation Marks Usage
Many of my second graders struggled with placing quotation marks in their writing. The difficulty for my students might have been that when a child is reading a passage, they are speaking ALL of it. It can be a bit of a challenge to separate words spoken by a character in the passage from those the child is speaking.