Recently, we have been investigating some of Earth’s most destructive forces by exploring natural disaster science activities! No matter where you live, you have probably had to brace or prepare for a natural disaster in your lifetime. For instance, because we live in California, earthquakes are always going to be at the forefront of our…
Let’s go on a treasure hunt! Recently, we have been exploring map skills with our kids, and came up with a super fun treasure hunt map skills activity that focuses on using maps while exploring landforms at the same time! Maps are such an important aspect of life because they help us understand and connect…
What is Reading Comprehension? Reading comprehension is one of the most crucial skills that your students will learn. It is the ability to not only read, but understand, process, and recall what is read. A child who is proficient in reading comprehension will construct meaning from both narrative and expository text structures. Narrative texts, which…
We can’t believe it’s that time of year again! The school year is winding down and the end of the year activities are in full swing! Send your students off for the summer and on to the next grade with a digital memory book to look back on all their special memories. Now, we know…
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you may be wondering how to incorporate science into your day of card swapping and candy eating. Luckily, we have found that those little conversational candy hearts that pop up at every store this time of year, can be used for some serious educational fun! Not only are they…
Google Earth™ is an invaluable tool in the classroom and at home. It allows you to take your students to any location in the world in seconds! When planning our social studies curriculum, our favorite activity is creating a Google Earth™ field trip and exploring landforms virtually. Seeing pictures in textbooks just doesn’t compare to…
