Teach kids to think outside the box with The Brainstorm Game. A great game for encouraging creative and divergent thinking.
Cut flowers don't last forever, but you can extend the length of time you'll enjoy them by a employing a few simple tricks, including adding lemon juice and sugar to the water, or by lining a vase with lemon slices for visual interest.
Are you a homeschooling mom? Tricia Goyer shares 6 activities you can do with your writers' club
Currently, we are in our social issues unit in reading workshop (one of my favorite units!) and students are in book clubs. Last week, to launch the unit, we discussed the purpose of the social issues unit and students brainstormed why they think we have a social issues unit. As students shared their ideas and opinions about the purpose, I jotted them down on the chart below. I always launch units by having this type of conversation with the students because I believe it is so important for students to know and understand the WHY behind our units and lessons. This is our first book club unit of the year so we also brainstormed and discussed the purpose of book clubs. Students have been participating in book clubs since 3rd grade so they come to 5th grade with book club experience. Below is a chart we created as a class to list students' ideas about preparing for and having a successful book club conversation. So far in the unit, we have been learning how to use specific lenses to deepen our thinking about the social issues our characters are dealing with in our books. For example, reading with the lens of fairness - what is fair or unfair in this text? Or reading with the lens of acceptance - who is accepted or rejected in this text and why? Or reading with the lens of power - who has power and who doesn't? Whose voice is being heard and whose isn't? Below is a chart listing our mini-lesson teaching points so far for this unit. Students have been applying these teaching points in the social issue books they have chosen to read with their book clubs and we are also applying them as a class in our read alouds. Stay tuned to hear more about our thinking and learning in our social issues unit! :)
Starting a robotics club takes planning, but here's some ideas for educators.
Discover unique and creative club name ideas with our advanced club name generator. Perfect for any club type, find an inspiring name that stands out.
There are just a few more days before all the hoopla starts around “New Year’s Resolutions”! I prefer to call them GOALS, because I think a resolution doesn’t hold much weight (at least for me). I’ve resolved to do lots of things in my life but ended up not following through or abandoning thecontinue Reading...
Being a parent is challenging even at the best of times, and as all parents of teenagers know, the adolescent years can be especially tricky to navigate. Parents, I know…
Characteristics Of The Bystander Effect: 1. Lack of responsibility 2. looking for cues on how to behave 3. Fear of taking incorrect action
As a teacher, I am sure you have been overwhelmed! The last week of school, the first week of school, right before report cards go out, parent conference week, during an observation, and so many more occasions are when we all get that feeling that it's just too much. That is the exact situation I
Mummies in the Morning is the third book in the Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne. Our Pre-K Book Club enjoyed this book...
Help students get ready to write personal narratives by brainstorming interesting topics to write about. Through this activity, students will consider past birthdays to see if they can come up with a small moment to focus their narratives on.
Writing Worksheet – Rites & Rituals (PDF) I’ve talked of my love of Joseph Campbell before, and I would be remiss if I didn’t at least quote him at this apposite juncture: No tribal rite has yet been recorded which attempts to keep winter from descending; on the contrary: the rites all prepare the community…
Today, my classes completed the Cup Challenge! We loved it! The point of this was for students to practice their new lab team roles and develop some teamwork guidelines. Each team gets 6 cups, string, and rubber bands. Using just string and rubber bands, students must make a pyramid with the cups. No touching the ... Read more
A few years ago, I was cornered at the copier. Through a short but persuasive conversation with my principal, I was “voluntold” to lead our school’s 6th-grade student council. It was our very first year as a middle school, and we were starting everything from scratch. Over my years in the district, I’d gotten a
STEM picture books with reviews! Great STEM books for kids to inspire.
My name is Jake, and I'm a die-hard truck enthusiast. I've been part of various truck clubs over the years, but I always felt like there was something missing. That's why I decided to start my own club and come up with a name that truly represented our passion for trucks. After brainstorming with my
Enhance Your STEM Curriculum with Our All-in-One STEM Planning Sheet! Elevate your STEM game with our no-prep, ready-to-use STEM Planning Sheet, designed to seamlessly integrate the Engineering Design Process (EDP). Perfect for classrooms, STEM clubs, or individual projects, this tool guides students through methodical problem-solving steps, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Why You’ll Love This: ❤️ No Prep Needed: Ready to print and use instantly! ❤️ Boosts Student Engagement: Encourages active problem-solving and creativity. ❤️ Versatile Use: Ideal for classrooms, clubs, or solo projects. What’s Included: ⭐ Step-by-Step EDP Guide: Clear visuals for each phase of the Engineering Design Process. ⭐ Brainstorming Templates: Structured sheets to capture students' creative ideas. ⭐ Design Layouts: Ready-to-use for detailed planning. How to Use: Print & Distribute: Hand out the planning sheets to your budding engineers. Follow the Steps: Guide students through brainstorming, designing, building, and testing. Reflect & Improve: Reflection and discuss outcomes and enhance future projects. Make engineering challenges a breeze with our all-in-one STEM Planning Sheet! *************************************************** You may also like… Classroom Management Specialist Report Sheet Specialist Classroom Management: Star Party Dewey Dot Posters STEAM/STEM Name Tents End of Year Library Book Return Contest Kit Click ★HERE★ to follow my store and be notified when new products are uploaded. All new resources are 50% off for the first 24 hours! ★★ Please note: If you are having difficulty with this file, please visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask me a question on the Q&A tab before leaving feedback. Copyright © Shelby’s Specialist Studio Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Did you know that you can make your own dinosaur dig excavation activity? All you need is two household ingredients and a few sunny days. It couldn't be easier! So if you are looking for a simple dinosaur activity to do during a dinosaur theme or just for fun with the kids, this dino dig excavation is perfect for you!
Want to unload all of those random thoughts swirling about in your head? You need a brain dump—a repository, as it were, for all things YOU. Remove scattered notions from your mind and get them all down on paper, then organize and follow up with ease. Take a mental load off—it's relaxing. Knock Knock Pads hold good, bad, and half-baked ideas! Also works for brainstorming! 6 x 9 inches, 60 sheets
Use this downloadable brainstorming guide to guide yourself toward your dream career.
Learn to create a brainstorming process to keep your content calendar full
