Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs… When it comes to learning about the parts of speech, it can get pretty boring. Worksheets and drills aren’t the only answer. This simple Parts of Speech Game with sticky notes makes a rather dry subject fun. Plus, you can turn this activity for kinestheic learners into a fun sentence building activity. […]
Your Kids Should Be Taking Apart Electronics!
It all started with an old computer mouse I found while decluttering the drawers of the computer desk. I was about to put it in the “donate” bag, when I saw its bigger potential. Kids love taking things apart, and mine are no exception. Dead batteries? They go running for small screw drivers, excited at […]
Super Simple Kids Gardening Activity
Gardening is a wonderful activity for kids to be involved in. It is full of sensory experiences, from the feel of the dirt to the colors and scents of the growing plants. Taking care of plants, like in a mini garden, teaches kids responsibility as well as teaching them about how plants grow. But when it comes […]
Make Learning about Fractions Fun with This Hands-On Activity for Equivalent Fractions
Fractions can be confusing. We’ve talked about fractions while talking about measuring cups and working on money, but the kids were struggling with understanding how different fractions could be put together. The homemade math manipulatives we made to work on adding and subtracting double digits were a huge hit, so I decided it was time for us […]
Christmas STEM: Build an Elf Zipline
December seems to rush by faster and faster each year. This year I wanted to make the most of those magical moments as we count down the days until Christmas. One way we’ve done that is by setting aside our usual curriculum and giving everything a holiday twist. Our morning reading time has been devoted to our […]
