Creative Thinking, K-12, Teaching Tools

2 Free S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Resources for December

Whether you live in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, here are a couple of seasonal S.C.A.M.P.E.R. activities you can use for free!

3-12, Language Arts

Main Side Hidden Digital Template

Need an engaging way to encourage inferencing and discussion in your class? Try this free “Top Secret” template from SlidesMania adapted for the Main Side Hidden Visible Thinking Routine!

Apps, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Education, Games, K-12, Motivation, Parenting, QR Codes, Student Products, Teaching Tools, Websites

Don’t Leave it to the Goonies

I have been devoting this week to ways to engage young minds over the summer.  Here is the breakdown so far: Camp Wonderopolis, Maker Camp, Making Movies.  Last summer, I also did a series of posts on avoiding the “summer slide”, and you can access all of those links, including a ton of suggestions for… Continue reading Don’t Leave it to the Goonies

Apps, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Education, Games, K-5, Parenting, Websites

Summer Enrichment Flyer

  This week, I am focusing on providing resources to “Squash the Summer Slide” as ReadWriteThink puts it.  Parents often ask me at this time of year for ideas to keep my students challenged over the summer, and here is a treasure trove of resources. Kacie Germadnik, a colleague of mine, created this awesome flyer with… Continue reading Summer Enrichment Flyer

3-6, Education, Language Arts, Parenting, Writing

Summer Superheroes (Reblog)

This week, I am focusing on providing resources to “Squash the Summer Slide” as ReadWriteThink puts it.  Parents often ask me at this time of year for ideas to keep my students challenged over the summer, and here is one that would be great for students who enjoy writing.   Summer Superheroes is a “Parent &… Continue reading Summer Superheroes (Reblog)

Education, Games, K-12, Social Studies, Websites

National Geographic Families

This week, I am focusing on providing resources to “Squash the Summer Slide” as ReadWriteThink puts it. Parents often ask me at this time of year for ideas to keep students challenged over the summer.  National Geographic Families has some links that might be of particular interest during the next three months. Try out the geography games… Continue reading National Geographic Families