Non-fiction texts and sites have become even more important with the implementation of recent education standards. For teachers with a limited budget, however, providing high-quality, age-appropriate materials has posed a significant challenge. Thankfully, there are websites that will not only fill the non-fiction, science gap in the classroom, they also do it for free. Get…
How to Make Halloween a Curriculum-Based, Learning Experience
We are or know those teachers who can’t “celebrate” Halloween in their school. Well, let us help you with some ideas for how to add a curriculum spin to give your students a meaningful “Halloween but not Halloween party learning experience!” We think that if you can celebrate in a meaningful and curriculum-based way, that…
Bring Science to Life by Creating a Classroom Aquarium
Are you searching for a big classroom project that students will remember for years to come? Try this hands-on science activity from Heather, a 5th Grade teacher, in Narvon, PA. It is perfect for differentiated learning and gives students a hands-on approach that helps them thrive.