Are you a Bucket Filler or a Bucket Dipper? Bucket Filling is a social emotional and character building practice that is taking place in classrooms and early education programs all over. Playing off of the golden rule “To treat others … Read More
5 Best Active Indoor Games for Rainy Days
Summer rain storms can derail a well-planned day outside at summer camp, especially when they pop up despite the weather report for a clear day. When this happens, there is no reason to panic. With a little indoor space and … Read More
Community Service Projects for Senior Residents
Need ideas for volunteer or community service projects this summer for your residents? Here are a few ideas from the staff at notjustbingo.com to help get you started. To save these ideas and check them off as you go, dowload … Read More
Monthly Book Activity – The Napping House
July Book Activity – The Napping House by Audrey & Don Wood Story Summary It is a rainy afternoon. A boy, his granny, and their pets are all sleeping peacefully piled up in the same bed. Suddenly a flea bites … Read More
Mini Golf Lesson for Physical Education
PE Teacher Jason Leach shares how to play Mini Golf in your PE class: If you’re like me, you’re always looking for new ideas and creative solutions for physical education. In Spring of 2015, I came across a video about a … Read More
15 Pet Themed Crafts and Activities For Your Program
You might be thinking about adding some pet crafts, activities, or games to your activity program as part of a Pet or Animal Theme. Kids can work together on several of these activities, like putting a puzzle together, playing a … Read More
Indoor Summer Activity Ideas for Senior Residents
With the Dog Days of Summer here (July 3 – August 11), you may find that it is just too hot to take your senior residents on outings. If that’s the case, here are a few ideas on indoor replacements … Read More
Classroom Management for Library Media Specialists
Today’s Keep It Simple Strategies (KISS) – Classroom Management for Library Media Specialists For discussion purposes, let’s assume you are a Library Media Specialist at the Elementary level. There is so much information about organizing school libraries in ways that will … Read More
6 Tips for Camp Counselors Starting a New PE Program
The thought of running physical activities for campers can be scary for camp counselors. What if someone gets hurt? What if the campers don’t listen? What if they don’t like the games? You can probably go on and on with … Read More
Tie Dye Bandana Craft for National Dog Day
Get ready to add a splash of vibrant color and style to your furry best friend’s wardrobe with our pawsitively fabulous DIY Tie Dye Bandanas for dogs, just in time for National Dog Day on August 26th! If you love … Read More