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My Top 5: Art Journal Entries for Early Elementary Students
Art is an important subject and teaches essential skill sets for children of all ages. For elementary students, it is a wonderful way for them to learn and explore their world through creativity. Art helps children share their feelings and ideas in fun and creative ways. Simple art activities help children use their imagination while… Read more
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Life Skills: How to Teach Children to Manage Big Feelings
Children experience strong emotions just like adults; however, they often lack the language and skills to understand and manage those feelings. Children’s relationships, academic success, and overall well-being are all closely linked with learning how to handle emotions in a healthy way. Teaching children how to manage their feelings requires patience and thoughtful guidance from… Read more
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Creative Lesson: Sorting
Teaching Sorting and Categorizing Sorting is an important early education math skill that is usually introduced in the toddler and pre-school years. The skill helps children develop the ability to observe, compare, and organize the world around them. Young learners begin to learn categorizing by sorting objects according to size, shape, or color. This helps… Read more
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Cooking with Kids: Traditional Deviled Eggs
Ah, holiday cooking. Throughout history and across all cultures, people around the world have used food as a means of marking significant moments in time. Over the years, holiday meals have become important events that reinforce bonds and provide continuity across generations. Holiday meals often bring with them memories of family gatherings, loved ones, and… Read more
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How to Incorporate P.E. at Home
Physical Education P.E., or physical education, is an important part of learning for all children. Similar to core subjects like math and science, P.E. teaches important concepts and helps to build lifelong healthy habits. Throughout the elementary school years, PE teaches development in motor skills, how physical fitness relates to health, and the social behaviors… Read more
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My Top 5: Fun and Easy Elementary Physical Education Activities to Do at Home
P.E., or physical education, is an important part of learning for all children. Similar to core subjects like math and science, P.E. teaches important concepts and helps to build lifelong healthy habits. Any form of exercise helps children stay healthy and strong, whether it is through play or sports. It builds muscles, improves coordination, and… Read more