I love this idea from Maureen at StrongStart. Meant for primary grades, this activity could easily be differentiated for any ability level. Using file folders with a picture glued inside, and a hole cut on the exterior that shows part of the picture, students are asked to guess the picture. Hints can be given on … Read more
Hedgehog Escape is a logic game by Learning Mates. At the moment, it is available on Amazon for $14.85. The goal is to try to roll the pack of baby hedgehogs out of the hedge to their mother. The levels increase in difficulty by adding badgers to strategic spots on the board. This encourages the … Read more
Estimation vs. Calculation is one of many interactive math bulletin board ideas made available by Kutztown University. Each of the bulletin boards is designed by a college student studying to become a teacher, has accompanying pictures, directions on how to replicate the board, and worksheets. Most of them are for secondary school, but I noticed … Read more
7 Hat Challenge is a game hosted by Scholastic News that allows the player to choose the difficulty level, and then try to earn 7 different presidential “hats” of responsibility. This is a good interactive that allows the player to learn more about some of the Presidents of the United States and their many roles. … Read more
I found Hands Symphony on one of my favorite resources, KB Connected. I think that it is a great site for composing a tune to email to someone you care about while at the same time spreading life-saving information about CPR. Even if you aren’t planning to e-mail your composition, your students will have fun … Read more
UPDATE 1/26/2021 – Here is my up-to-date Wakelet collection of Valentine’s Day resources. Valentine’s Activities for the SmartBoard, created by SmartBoard Smarty, can be found at Teachers Pay Teachers. My GT 2nd graders were completely engaged by the Sudoku activity. Do not be alarmed by the title of the site. There are many great resources … Read more