1. Keep a Calendar This is a beautiful watercolor and marine science themed calendar. It is updated with each calendar year and includes clip art themed to each month, holidays and special science related dates. The calendar like the school year, begins in August and runs through May. The summer months June and July…
Category: In the Classroom
Classroom tips, tricks and teaching ideas for teachers.
Benefits of Outdoor Learning
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” John Muir Tweet Did you know that there are many benefits to playing outside? Hands-on outdoor activities have been shown to increase students’ excitement for learning and memory of the material. Outside play has been shown to increase confidence…
Sharing Adventures
Have you ever heard of the saying, “take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the cake”? A lot of us have limitations to our exploration which often include time, money, little ones at home or all of these. I encourage you this year to ‘TAKE THE TRIP!” Bring your classroom to life as you share…
Gifted to Learn: How do you Identify an Academically Gifted Child?
Academically gifted children are often identified by their parents and their educators by their ability to ask complex questions and have unique original ideas. They are creative, have advanced cognitive abilities and often have opinionated personalities. These qualities paired with extensive vocabulary makes ‘gifted children an extraordinary energy to be around. Scientists that have studied…
How To Highlight The Best In Your Students
Highlighting the best in your students is key to their success in your classroom. Encourage your students by identifying their best qualities then amplify them! Try out these fun ideas for your classroom Verbal praise Display student work Bulletin board full of weekly good deeds Certificates of achievement A positive note home, phone call or…
Ten Tools to Make Your Classroom More Engaging
As a teacher, making your classroom fun and engaging should be at the top of your list of priorities! The secret to engagement in the classroom is…teaching content in your classroom that you truly enjoy. When you are passionate about teaching that is when the magic happens. You may be wondering how you can make…