Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the advances in technology?Is it difficult to keep up with it? How do you manage it as a parent or a teacher?Technology is changing at too rapid a rate. There are new iphones, new apps for your computer and iphone....

I don't know about you but I am looking forward to winter ending. I'm certainly tired of wearing heavy coats, snow and early sunsets. I think of March as hope for spring and finally summer. Sitting outside later in the day, just wearing a light jacke...

Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? How did it get to be so popular?The real story behind St. Patrick’s Day is rooted in the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Despite the modern celebrations filled with parades, beer, and lots of ...

Keeping a classroom organized helps teachers stay efficient and maintain a positive learning environment.Here are some strategies to help teachers stay organized:Physical OrganizationUse Labeled Storage Bins – Clearly labeled bins for supplies, books...

There are so many Cinderella stories because the tale of a kind but mistreated person finding happiness and success is a universal theme that appears in many cultures. Versions of the Cinderella story have been told for centuries, with some of the ea...

We have all been facing a more than brutal winter this year that we haven't seen in years. Places that haven't had snow have been hit hard - parts of Ireland got hit with a foot of snow and places in the southern part of North Caolina got the first s...

What holidays can we teach children about during the dreary days of winter? Here are some suggestions:Chinese Lunar New YearGrroundhog DayPresident's DayBlack HistoryCHINESE NEW YEARTeaching children about the Chinese Lunar New Year can be an engagin...

Kids love stories about snow and snowmen because these tales often capture the magic, wonder, and joy of wintertime. Snow is often associated with fun activities like building snowmen, sledding, and having snowball fights, which spark their imaginati...

Martin Luther King Jr. was a man who believed in fairness and kindness. He was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in a time when people were treated unfairly because of the color of their skin. Dr. King became a leader in the ...

January can be fun even though the holidays are behind us. January offers plenty of opportunities for fun and learning activities for children!Here are some ideas organized by themes:Winter and Seasonal ActivitiesSnow Science:Experiment with melting ...

A New Year's resolution is a promise that people make to themselves at the beginning of a new year. It's usually a goal or a decision to improve something in their life, try something new, or change a habit. For example, someone might resolve to exer...

December is the perfect time of year for children to learn about and explore holidays that cultures celebrate such as Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and, of course, Christmas. You can create many fun learning experiences that they will rremember for years to come...

To be thankful means feeling happy and grateful for the good things you have in your life. It’s when you notice the special people, experiences, or things around you and take a moment to appreciate them. Being thankful might be as simple as saying "t...

American Indian Heritage Month, also known as Native American Heritage Month, was established to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native Americans and to recognize their significant contributions to society. It's a time to celebr...

WHAT IS FRIENDSHIP?Friendship is a special bond between people who care about each other, enjoy spending time together, and support each other. Friends are people who make us feel happy, understood, and valued. They share good times and help us throu...