Sailing the Internet Ocean
Shortly before I set about writing today’s blog post, I came across several articles on the Internet about technology in the classroom, a favorite topic of mine. There was a particular angle to all of...
View ArticleAre You Blinding Them with Science?
Life’s a funny thing. When we asked our Facebook followers when they knew they wanted to be teachers, an astonishing number responded that they knew quite early, when they were young children. When I...
View ArticleRate Your Tech Savvy
Sometimes I worry that if I go to the beach, some muscle-bound guy carrying the latest awesome smartphone and a sleek new tablet PC is going to kick sand in my face. In a voice that sounds like it was...
View ArticleFlatulent Footwear and the Parts of the Brain
Story time. A few of my coworkers know I’ve spent a better part of the last two years searching for just the right new pair of shoes for work. While I was about to say that I am usually not picky about...
View ArticlePoor Pluto
It’s not easy being a planet. For one thing, unless you’re Earth, it’s pretty lonely out there in the solar system. Sure, Mars is getting all the attention these days with some incredibly impressive...
View ArticleThink About This!
What do earmuffs, a Popsicle ice pop, and a trampoline all have in common? The answer is right in your classroom—kids! Each item was invented by a kid. I know, get out! Like many inventions, earmuffs...
View ArticleA Big Ole Plug
Plug can mean a few different things. For some reason, I immediately think of a hair plug. No, I don’t have any—it’s just my slightly off-center sense of humor! The big ole plug I’m making today is...
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Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom
I am planning to do a STEM and STEAM feature for The Mailbox Magazine–Preschool. I’m loving all of the fantastic activities I see that use easy-to get supplies like spaghetti, plastic eggs, toothpicks,...
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Marvelous Inventions!
What do earmuffs, a trampoline, and Popsicles® have in common? They were all invented by children! Click here to find information about the inventions mentioned above and other inventions created by...
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So Many Wrappers!
When the sugar high of Halloween has receded, you might discover that you have an abundance of candy wrappers. I know I will. So I sat down at my computer and did some searching for ideas that reuse...
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