We all remember the simplicity of traditional toys like matchbox cars, toy soldiers, picture books, Lego, and games like Candy Land. Now, kids have the option of electronic toys like learning tablets, remote control robots, and electronic readers. The technology … Read More
Back in October, S&S donated a Buddy Bench to the Colchester Elementary School in honor of Bully Prevention month. We wanted to continue spreading awareness by sharing the meaning behind the Buddy Bench, and acknowledging that friendship can be encouraged throughout the … Read More
When planning fun activities for your activity program at your nursing facility or recreation center, be sure to take advantage of some of these FREE resources in your community, thanks to our friends at notjustbingo.com. Local Schools. Contact your local … Read More
Today’ KISS – Keep It Simple Strategies – Classroom Management for 3rd Grade Teachers. I remember when I was student teaching, I had a rough time with discipline. I had a tendency to be nice to the kids too much. When … Read More
Assessing student knowledge can be challenging in physical education. Many teachers rely on multiple choice style assessments with a focus on rules. The problem with those types of assessments is they meet only standards that “identify ”. Standards where students … Read More
Looking at a parachute, you would probably think it’s not much more than some fabric sewn together. What if you could turn a parachute into a magical experience and engage even the most resistant person in the room? Brian Armstrong … Read More
Need some ideas to rid the cabin fever for your nursing home residents during the winter months? Try out a few of these fun activity ideas this winter from notjustbingo.com. Host a Winter Picnic. Turn your Activity Room into a … Read More
Objective: To enhance descriptive, expository, and creative writing using scraps Age: 6+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: K-5 Materials: Scrap paper Construction paper Lined paper Pencil Glue Scissors Colored pencils Markers or watercolor paints (optional) Using Collages to Enhance … Read More
I was just starting to get the feel for Twitter when I received a tweet from Justin Schleider (@SchleiderJustin) asking me to join him on Voxer. I had no idea what Voxer was and for the most part was not … Read More
My Town At Mardi Gras Game I have always loved games that integrate creativity, music, multiple roles, and competition. It is also helpful to incorporate current events when working with children to encourage community awareness and opportunities to communicate about … Read More
