With the educational apps of the iPad, you and your students can experience the joy of studying new discoveries with the power of multi-touch and media. The following dowloadable apps for the ipad offer kids fun and educational ways of interacting with curriculum and technology, with some fun added as well! 1. MathBoard One of [...]

I know the title of this post says “High School,” but I really think this list is applicable to any grade and any age, so I included the article here at TRC! High school is the time when you begin to transition from childhood to adulthood. With this transition comes the development and refinement of [...]

Children make excellent fundraising partners. Major organizations, like the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, know that it’s difficult to turn away an earnest child trying to earn money for a cause that’s important to him or her. That said, not all fundraising ideas are suited for younger volunteers. The following are 10 excellent fundraising ideas [...]

Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day to help with the proper development of their growing bodies. The good news is that the required physical activity can be achieved through any number of exciting, interesting and engaging physical activities. The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta recommends that children engage [...]

In the second grade, my teacher loved to tell us about the dangers of smoking. He was a reformed smoker and loved his kids enough to remind us that little bit extra to play it safe and live our lives to the fullest. He was the teacher that stayed late to help students with their [...]

Christmas crafts and decorations make wonderful last-minute projects for kids in your classroom, especially as winter break draws near and afternoons become chaotic with your kids. Following are four fun and creative Christmas crafts to complete with kids (try saying that five times fast)! 1. Head over and check out these Christmas decorations to make [...]

Santa’s mysterious and fascinating presence can be quite the motivator for good behavior in kids this time of year. Embrace the cultural tradition of Santa Claus, but use the following lesson plans to give Santa and his reindeer more of a kick in your classroom this holiday season! 1. Before kids can craft a letter [...]

Beginning at sunset on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, and ending at sunset on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, Hanukkah provides an excellent opportunity for children to practice diversity and use valuable skills constructed already this school year. Head over to Top 5 Hanukkah Activities for suggestions to build Hanukkah lesson plans for your classroom that inlcude [...]

There are many inexpensive ways for kids to create Christmas gifts to give to their parents this holiday season. The following activities are simple, quick and fun ways for kids of all ages to create a work of art to give as gifts to their parents on Christmas Day! Christmas Presents for Parents will help [...]

The celebration of Christmas provides students the opportunity to practice concepts and skills in the context of the season, increasing the chance of engagement in the classroom. These Christmas-themed activities encourage students to use skills in reading, writing and social studies while having some fun at the same time! 1. Lead your students in a [...]