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December 2011 - Posts
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With the educational apps of the iPad, you and your students can experience the joy of studying new discoveries with the power of multi-touch and media. The following dowloadable apps for the ipad offer kids fun and educational ways of interacting with Read More...
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I know the title of this post says “High School,” but I really think this list is applicable to any grade and any age, so I included the article here at TRC! High school is the time when you begin to transition from childhood to adulthood. With this transition Read More...
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Children make excellent fundraising partners. Major organizations, like the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, know that it’s difficult to turn away an earnest child trying to earn money for a cause that’s important to him or her. That said, not all fundraising Read More...
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Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day to help with the proper development of their growing bodies. The good news is that the required physical activity can be achieved through any number of exciting, interesting and engaging Read More...
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In the second grade, my teacher loved to tell us about the dangers of smoking. He was a reformed smoker and loved his kids enough to remind us that little bit extra to play it safe and live our lives to the fullest. He was the teacher that stayed late Read More...
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Christmas crafts and decorations make wonderful last-minute projects for kids in your classroom, especially as winter break draws near and afternoons become chaotic with your kids. Following are four fun and creative Christmas crafts to complete with Read More...
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Santa’s mysterious and fascinating presence can be quite the motivator for good behavior in kids this time of year. Embrace the cultural tradition of Santa Claus, but use the following lesson plans to give Santa and his reindeer more of a kick in your Read More...
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Beginning at sunset on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, and ending at sunset on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, Hanukkah provides an excellent opportunity for children to practice diversity and use valuable skills constructed already this school year. Head over Read More...
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There are many inexpensive ways for kids to create Christmas gifts to give to their parents this holiday season. The following activities are simple, quick and fun ways for kids of all ages to create a work of art to give as gifts to their parents on Read More...
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The celebration of Christmas provides students the opportunity to practice concepts and skills in the context of the season, increasing the chance of engagement in the classroom. These Christmas-themed activities encourage students to use skills in reading, Read More...
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The Christmas holidays provides an excellent opportunity for students to practice skills and concepts with a touch of holiday fun. These three activities provide math practice for the kids in your classroom! 1. Use this printable for younger kids as they Read More...
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When I first told my family and friends that my husband and I were packing up and taking our sons around the world with us, they thought we were crazy. A few years and a crash course in home schooling later and we know it’s one of the best things we’ve Read More...
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The purpose of education is to prepare students for the future—after all my years in the classroom as a student and then as a teacher, that’s just the simplest way to say it. Education helps us improve ourselves. Education helps us progress. Education Read More...
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Just in case you hadn’t realized, it’s December – we’re deep into excitement territory for kids in our classrooms. This month could prove to be quite challenging, but the following simple tips and humorous observations will help keep you in the Christmas Read More...
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Take a joyride with solar car science fair projects. Capture the opportunity to learn how to create a solar car and discover fun ways that solar energy can be used. With this experiment, you will realize the strength of photovoltaic solar panels and how Read More...
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It’s December 1st already, and just in case you forgot…Christmas is in 24 days! We can be sure that our students are well aware of this fact concerning the calendar. These classroom management ideas have helpful tips and useful reminders about how to Read More...
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The use of computers, video games, and mobile devices in traditional schools is something that has received a lot of attention in both the mainstream and specialist press recently, and with good reason. Mobile devices are a part of everyday life now, Read More...
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