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

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Text Structure

Sequence text structure puts events in time order. Wondering how to teach kids to identify a chronology, as well as to write with this format? In addition to the arrangement…

Teach kids how to write a paragraph with the hamburger analogy and an example.

How to Write a Paragraph Example

April 9, 2023

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Informative Writing, Writing

Teaching kids how to write a paragraph? Use the hamburger analogy – and a paragraph example! They’ll soon understand topic, supporting detail, and concluding sentences. (more…)

Light and Color – the Beautiful ROY G. BIV

April 2, 2023

Light and color go together like the chicken and the egg. Without one, you couldn’t have another! Read on for ideas for teaching this pair, as well as the spectacular…

$Refraction of light is clear to see in three simple labs.$

Try This Remarkable Refraction of Light Lab

March 26, 2023

Teaching refraction of light in upper elementary? Try this simple (but remarkable) lab. Kids explore three situations where water bends the rays. Jump to light resources. Posts on this website…

Use a variety of everyday objects and a flashlight for this reflection of light experiment.

Simple Reflection of Light Experiment for Kids

March 19, 2023

Try this reflection of light experiment with your kids. It’s easy! Just grab a flashlight and some everyday objects. Then ask kids to reflect the beam onto the wall. Jump…

Easy Ways to Teach Transparent, Translucent, and Opaque

March 12, 2023

Teach the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque objects. With just a flashlight and everyday items, you can put together an easy lab, station, or center. (more…)

Teaching How Light Travels – Energy for Kids

March 5, 2023

Teaching how light travels? For kids in elementary school, keep this energy lesson simple. Light travels in a straight line. Read on for activities to let third, fourth, or fifth…

How Density Affects Sound in Solids, Liquids, and Gases

February 26, 2023

Energy, Physical Science, Science, Sound