Tag Archives: Science
a long way from Legos: the latest, greatest building sets {and how to use them in the classroom}
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! (Which you could use to buy…building sets! :) Legos and Lincoln Logs used to rule the roost when it came … Continue reading
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Pinspiration: Pinterest Finds for your Classroom
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post to be entered to win a $20 gift card to The School Box! So, you’ve heard of Pinterest, right? It’s a virtual pinboard where you can “keep” all of your online … Continue reading
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Toys that Teach: Christmas Gifts that Go the Distance
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card…just in time for Christmas! I recently sat down with my 4-year-old son to craft a Christmas wish list. Two hours … Continue reading
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What’s Your Problem? {science fair 101}
by Diane Burdick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win $20 School Box gift card. A new winner will be drawn this week! Rows of project boards displayed on tables in the school gym. Students-turned-reluctant-scientists lined … Continue reading
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The Coolest Birthday Gifts Ever (Hands-On Science Part III)
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! Science is one of those subjects that, when done right, is just as fun on a Friday night at home … Continue reading
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Hands-on Science for Home or School, Part II
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! Science is one of those subjects that, when done right, really is just as fun on a Friday night at … Continue reading
Hands-on Science for Home or School, Part I
by Elizabeth Cossick, M. Ed. Comment on this post and be entered to win a $20 School Box gift card! Science is one of those subjects that, when done right, really is just as fun on a Friday night at … Continue reading
A Fun Science Activity for School or Home
Leaf Man Comes to Life by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post and you could win a $20 gift card to The School Box! Winners are drawn each month. Here is a fun science lesson geared toward students in pre-k, … Continue reading
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The {Very} Hungry Caterpillar
by Kelli Lewis Comment on this post to be entered to win a $20 School Box Gift Card! A winner is chosen every month. Here’s how to use this classic tale by Eric Carle with Pre-K and Kindergarteners to review … Continue reading
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My Own Little Fishy! (class pets made easy)
by Rachel Stepp Comment on this post to win a $20 School Box gift card! One commenter each month wins!! Do you have a class pet that needs constant care, feeding, and attention? Well, if you’re tired of having the … Continue reading
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