Ideas, Tools, and Expert Advice to Get the Most Out of Teaching

What causes seasons? The Earth rotates on its axis at a 23.5º angle from the Sun. When the Sun’s rays are more direct, it is warmer. Therefore, changes in the…

Teaching Elapsed Time with Patterns of Day and Night

January 19, 2022

Ask kids to explore patterns of day and night with elapsed time. This sharpens an important math skill. What’s more? They’ll find evidence of Earth’s rotation and orbit around the…

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Zodiac Belt – Teaching the Seasonal Appearance of Stars

January 16, 2022

Constellations in the zodiac provide a great opportunity for teaching about the seasonal appearance of stars. Furthermore, they provide insight to the Earth’s revolution around the Sun. Add these activities…

Teaching Brightness of the Sun and Stars – Apparent Magnitude

January 12, 2022

Teaching about brightness of the Sun and stars? Use these simple activities to explain apparent magnitude. Fortunately, all you need is a flashlight! (more…)

Teaching Shadows – Evidence of Earth’s Rotation and Revolution

January 9, 2022

Teaching shadows strategically provides evidence of Earth’s rotation and revolution. Try these fun activities with your class! (more…)

Fourth Grade Literature Activities for Kids – Teaching the CCSS

January 7, 2022

English Language Arts, Literature

Looking for fourth grade literature activities to address the Common Core State Standards? Check out these CCSS ideas! Kids learn to construct responses, summarize, determine point of view, and more!…

Teaching Allusions to Mythology – Surprising Vocabulary for Kids

January 5, 2022

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Allusions to mythology refer, or allude, to characters in myths. Teaching these surprisingly well-known terms links literature and vocabulary in your classroom. (more…)

RL.4.7 – Ideas for Teaching Kids to Make Text-Media Connections

January 2, 2022

English Language Arts, Literature