Winter Break is here! School is out….so I am taking a break from sharing lesson plans. This week, I am devoting this post to helping parents make the most out this time and eliminating “boredom” from the equation! Winter Break can be a little more challenging for parents than summer vacation. Depending on where you [...]
Filed under: For Parents on December 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
I recently came across WeAreTeachers.com, an online community for educators, and liked it so much that I am recommending it to you!! I encourage you to take a few minutes over the winter break and explore it for yourself! This is an online community for teachers where they are encouraged to connect and share [...]
Filed under: Teacher Resources on December 17th, 2010 | No Comments »
Good health equals improved attendance! We know what a challenge it can be for parents and teachers to keep kids healthy; especially during the winter months when the cold and flu germs are everywhere! Here are some quick reminders to review with your students that will help to teach them good habits: Make sure your [...]
Filed under: Giveaways and Contests, Teacher Resources, Uncategorized on December 13th, 2010 | No Comments »
I am delighted to share this week’s lesson plan with you- this is a fun one! Your students will love: History of Toys and Games. This appeals to us because it covers a range of subjects and Grade Levels (3-12)- AND- it highlights 2 of our favorite things: Toys and Games! I came across this [...]
Filed under: Lesson Plans, Lesson Plans- Language Arts, Lesson Plans- Social Studies on December 9th, 2010 | No Comments »
Every Friday for the past few weeks, we haven given away a prize from our online catalog to a member our growing online communtity of parents and educators. Our classroom prizes are focused on creative play and games because we think these educational tools engage the cognitive functions of the brain in a way no [...]
Filed under: Giveaways and Contests on December 6th, 2010 | No Comments »
December is a wonderful time for teachers! There is a sense of natural curiosity and excitement from students as we approach the Winter celebrations ahead. For the next few weeks, we will focus our lesson plans on holiday activity. I found our featured lesson plan this week from Kimberly Emminger and appreciate the emphasis on [...]
Filed under: Lesson Plans on December 2nd, 2010 | No Comments »
We are on a mission to provide K-12 teachers and home schools everywhere with the tools and the resources they need to bring more to the classroom. Each month, Schoodoodle gives away a free eBook for educators from our catalog of over 10,000 eBooks. This is a chance for you to try one our eBooks for [...]
Filed under: Featured eBooks on December 2nd, 2010 | No Comments »