Last Fourth of July, while watching my neighbor's elaborate fireworks display, my eight-year-old daughter asked me why we couldn't make our own fireworks. After explaining why backyard pyrotechnics weren't exactly…
The first time I made floam with my kids, I thought I was just mixing some basic ingredients together for a quick afternoon activity. What I didn't expect was to…
Last Tuesday, I found myself frantically searching through craft drawers for something to keep my four-year-old occupied while I finished a work call. The store-bought play dough had dried out…
Canada Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it's time to get crafty with the little ones! As a kindergarten teacher who's been in…
What is Floam and Why is it Great for Young Learners? When parents ask me about activities that keep kids engaged while learning, floam always tops my list. This remarkable…
The Foundation of Effective Classroom Management For decades, experienced educators have relied on a core collection of brain breaks that consistently deliver results. These time-tested activities have earned their place…
Every teacher knows that moment when student energy starts bouncing off the walls. Instead of fighting it, why not harness that natural need for movement? Physical brain breaks don't have…
Picture this: It's 10:30 AM, and your third-graders are already showing signs of mental fatigue. Sarah is fidgeting with her pencil, Marcus is staring out the window, and half the…
Watching your child struggle with speech can be heartbreaking. You want to help them learn to read, but you're not sure if introducing letter sounds will make things harder or…
My four-year-old thinks he's getting away with something. While he's building block towers and making car noises, I'm secretly weaving in phonics practice. He has no idea he's learning—which is…