Wonder Wednesday: Why Do Flowers Bloom in the Spring?
Could there really be warm weather on the horizon? At least the calendar says so! One of the perks of the month of March is experiencing the first day of spring. If you are lucky, greenery and flowers are starting to bloom. So why is there a surge...
Wonder Wednesday: Why are Four-Leaf Clovers Considered Lucky?
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, students are probably all abuzz about wearing green, avoiding being pinched, and finding a lucky four-leaf clover! Shamrocks will adorn school classrooms, hallways, and clothing. So why are these leafy finds...
Developing Language and Inspiring ELL Students to Write
BY: Daria Hendrickson My students are very energetic and curious learners who come from diverse backgrounds and who want to be challenged on a daily basis. In our ESL/Social Studies/Science class, we do a lot of writing, and this year my students’ writing...
Wonder Wednesday: Why Are Snowflakes So Unique?
Whether you live on the east coast, west coast, or especially anywhere in between, you are familiar with the harsh winter we have all been experiencing. Temperatures have dropped at record lows where most of us live. The term polar vortex is a regular...
Lesson Idea: My School is A Community Scavenger Hunt
Starting in Kindergarten, students learn their role as an individual and further develop an understanding of their part in a larger group such as their families and their school. In this lesson, students explore the ways their school is a community and...