Black History Month emphasizes the significant contributions of African Americans, and children’s books are a key educational tool. Five recommended books, including “Henry’s Freedom Box” and “Little Leaders,” showcase the strength, resilience, and innovation of Black figures. These stories foster respect and understanding, highlighting bravery and the power of young voices in shaping history.
This post discusses the use of racing games for teaching coding skills, both unplugged and with robots. The games involve moving tokens along a grid, linking to coding concepts. The setup requires basic supplies and can be used with different robots. The games are adaptable for different age groups and offer benefits for sensory and beginner coding. Various versions of the game are explained with clear instructions for implementation.
Unplugged maze activities provide students with a program to move a character through a maze to complete a task.
Teaching kids algorithms can be exciting and beneficial. By breaking down problems, sequencing activities, and utilizing unplugged games, children can learn to think logically and solve problems. Understanding algorithms is crucial and can be demonstrated through everyday activities. Introducing computational thinking early on can help build important cognitive skills in children.
Lesson Planning for Science When it comes to teaching science, effective lesson planning is critical to ensuring that students gain a deep understanding of the subject matter. In this article, we will explore some essential strategies for creating engaging and impactful science lessons. Let’s dive in! Setting Clear Objectives Before you begin planning your science…
This post may contain affiliate links. You pay the same, and I get a small commission. The Ultimate Guide to Selecting a Classroom Stylus Pen Today’s teachers increasingly rely on technology to enhance their lessons. A set of classroom stylus pens is an excellent addition for any teacher looking to have more controlled drawing and…
This post may contain affiliate links. You pay the same, and I get a small commission. How do you set up your Interactive Science Notebooks? I get asked this question often, especially first-year teachers. I think as teachers, we sometimes get pushed into rigor and content we forget that our students are young and need…
Interactive Science Notebooks are a unique way of note-taking, instead of a linear handwritten transcript of what is being taught. The teacher guides students in creating a colorful 3D book with drawings, diagrams, and foldables.
How to make Code Around Town I created these coding games poster boards so my K-2 students could practice programming in a fun game-type way. I’ve used it with push program robots and block coding. My students love it so much I am working on making different versions. It works best when the students work…
Best Tips for Rookie Teachers My first year teaching was sink or swim. Most teachers taught there for the minimum years needed to transfer. Fresh out of college, I was teaching fifth grade, as were the other fifth-grade teachers and the fourth. We had to travel to third grade for help. It was hard. Since…
