Classroom Activities

Volcanoes are a common topic when learning Earth science. Young students can enjoy a hands on activity that exposes them to the basics of volcanoes.

Dec 9, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Turn the next classroom holiday party into an educational experience by combining current studies or review material with student desires for a celebration.

Nov 25, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Practicing arithmetic can become repetitive, but a deck of cards adds a way to provide random numbers and encourages students to check their work.

Nov 24, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Some clothespins, scraps of fabric and small craft accessories combine create fun in the classroom when kids make holiday inspired ornaments.

Nov 20, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Combine art skills and creative writing with a simple exercise designed to encourage students to use their imagination.

Nov 13, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Give holiday gift swaps in school an educational theme at the next classroom party. These can be traditional purchased gifts or cost free presents.

Nov 10, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Introduce students to food based oils through a simple science experiment designed to press the oil out of nuts.

Nov 9, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Fun holiday classroom project that combines student poetry with a creative winter mural for a bulletin board or wall.

Nov 7, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Classroom lesson that shows students how multitasking does not mean they get more done.

Nov 7, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Simple lyrics and an easy melody makes "Here Comes Suzy Snowflake" a fun winter song to sing at circle time or the upcoming holiday concert.

Nov 4, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Combine creativity and math to help students demonstrate their understanding of a topic by creating a short comic strip sequence to explain a specific concept.

Nov 1, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Most kids, from elementary to high school, like to color. Combining artistic desires with math review engages students while reinforcing their understanding of math.

Nov 1, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Students can create a mission statement to explain why they are creating the project and who will benefit from the results.

Oct 27, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Cool weather and fall holidays are the inspiration for a fun classroom activity that combines math and pumpkins. It can be used as a project or part of a classroom party.

Sep 28, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Concerns about the spread of the flu at schools is emphasizing the desire for teachers to keep clean classrooms and educate students about staying well.

Sep 6, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Providing experiential learning opportunities helps students combine different subjects with their own interests and learn some of the basics of entrepreneurship.

Aug 24, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

A lesson about hand washing or germs can easily be extended into an activity that explores how germs can quickly spread throughout a classroom.

Aug 14, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

The threat of flu has many worried about exposure at school. There are some precautions teachers can take in the classroom to limit students' exposure to flu germs.

Aug 13, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Teachers can add problem solving and technology skills to writing assignments by extending the lesson to have students create videos with Scratch.

Jul 21, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Easily adaptable end of year projects that give students a hands-on opportunity to apply skills and knowledge gained in a technology course.

Jun 4, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Make the end of the school year fun and memorable for children by giving each student a creatively named award.

May 15, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Memory books provide children with a way to remember the good times at school. Some paper, photos and creativity will make the event memorable, too.

May 15, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Classroom awards are a fun way to end the school year by recognizing students for their individual talents and achievements. The following list contains ideas for awards.

May 11, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Kids are fascinated by science and concerned about reports of global warming. Combine the two with an easy classroom activity.

May 6, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Planting a vegetable garden at school supports many educational subjects. It can also be a source for community interaction and outreach.

Mar 15, 2009 - Tammy Andrew