Here’s a collection of fun, free activities for kids that you can “take offline.” So browse around, unplug, and enjoy! Please let us know what you think!
I know I do! Whenever I’m feeling like I am covering lots of material with my students and see them struggle to see the connections, I know a graphic organizer will help them immensely. I use graphic organizers in almost every unit. …
The school year is winding down for me with only 10 school days remaining. But for some of you, you may already be done and sitting poolside! As you should- we all know how hard teachers work and how well …
A plot based on the fish out of water scenario follows a character who steps into a situation, community or lifestyle that is totally different from his or her customary environment. The move may be voluntary, as in the story …
For this Card Craft, Heart Stampede, we will use the center of a paper towel roll to stampede a piece of card stock with colorful hearts!
When you write a story, creating three-dimensional characters can be a challenge. You may choose unique, evocative names for your characters and provide detailed physical descriptions of each, but you must instill them with human qualities to truly bring them …
Your Character’s Internal Need Versus External Goals Read more »
First, thank you to the crew at kidCourses.com for my warm welcome last week! I’m super excited to be a regular contributor, and hope to share some ideas to spice up your math class, especially at the secondary level. After …
Spicing up the Secondary Math Classroom: #1 – Find Someone Who! Read more »
In 2004, Christopher Booker published The Seven Basic Plots—Why We Tell Stories, an iconic book that was 34 years in the making. In it, Booker identifies seven common story lines that he believes encompass the plots of virtually all of …
Creative Writing for Kids: The Seven Basic Plots Read more »
