The simplest answer is: yes. The practice of giving valentines on the 14th of February was first popularized in England in the 15th century. It fell in and out of favor over the years, until Esther Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts received a paper lace valentine from England in 1847. Howland developed a business manufacturing and [...]

Help Kids Have More Fun with Math Homework Parents often feel frightened when it comes to helping their children with math homework.  This is understandable.  After all, many of us found mathematics difficult enough ourselves when we were children and the homework was our own.  Now, decades later, when lessons in long division and algorithms seem [...]

Interactive writing is used in teaching the early phases of writing, primarily with students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grade levels 1 and 2. In the interactive writing method the teacher and student share the pen, writing to each to each other in letters, dialog journals or using a message board. Kids choose their own topics and how long the text will be.

Fun facts and history on St. Patrick’s Day you can share with your class. Teach your students about the origins, traditions, legend and myths associated with the St. Patrick’s Day holiday!

This Easter, why not introduce some new Easter-themed crafts into your classroom? Easter and springtime themed crafts are a real pick-me-up for the winter blahs, and they can really energize your room. Consider the following ideas for implementation in your own classroom: Pop Bottle Baskets To make this Easter craft, you’ll need the following materials: A two-liter pop [...]

The Easter holiday offers a terrific opportunity to introduce some Easter and springtime themed crafts into your classroom. Consider the following suggestions to brighten up your preschool and kindergarten rooms and introduce some Easter cheer. Rabbit Ears To make this very simple Easter craft, you’ll need: Free Bunny Ears template Colored Construction Paper Two Straws (straight, not bendy straws) Glue Scissors Heavy Duty [...]