As a former history and social studies teacher, teaching about government should come natural to me. However, I found it challenging to break down this
Author: Candace
Candace Lindemann, Yale, BA, Harvard Graduate School of Education, EdM, is an educational consultant and published writer. She enjoys new learning experiences with her children, ages 6 and 4 and 1.5.
Studying the human body with your kids? Or maybe you are practicing cartography and navigation with your junior adventurers? Here are some of the best
Show us how you’re having a Smart Summer! The Prize for this, the FINAL SMART SUMMER CHALLENGE week…Outer Space Week, is from HP. PLUS we
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Constellations: Stars in Your Eyes and in the Skies
As far back as we know, people have looked at the night skies and seen pictures in the stars. Before modern navigation technology, it was
We’re winding down the “Smart Summer Challenge” over here. The challenge is all about combating the “summer slide”: the “brain drain” some researchers have found
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Outer Space Songs for Preschool through Elementary School
We like to sing songs as we learn. Audio cues have always helped me remember information and it seems to work well with my children,
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The Sun, Earth, and Moon
I do a brief demonstration with my kids of how the earth rotates on its axis to create night and day, how the Earth orbits
We began with ourselves and our communities, explored the natural world around us and now, for the final week of the Smart Summer Challenge, we’re
Show us how you’re having a Smart Summer! The prize this week (Water Fun Week) is from a company that is a staple in classrooms
Beaches, water tables, sprinklers, the sink, the bath–if it involves water and getting soaking wet, it is sure to be a hit with young children…especially