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Solid Liquid Gas Unit – Math and Science Activities
Wright Brothers
Getting a Grip on Gamification
Meet Reading Comprehension Goals for Students in Third Grade
National Day on Writing
World Food Day ~ October 16, 2018
Protected: Growing Space Tomatoes
Harry Potter Takes Broadway, and Your Classroom, by Storm
Instill the Love of Reading with Goodreads and Biblionasium
Things to Do (and Not to Do) on the First Day of School
Woof! Woof! The Dog Days of Summer are Here!
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
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National Day on Writing
Instill the Love of Reading with Goodreads and Biblionasium
Woof! Woof! The Dog Days of Summer are Here!
Fostering Information Literacy
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Mammoth Cave National Park
School’s Out—Reading’s In
Summer Solutions Books at a Glance- Grade 4 – 8
Summer Solutions Books at a Glance – Grades 2–3
Summer Solutions Books at a Glance – Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1
Time to Take Action How to Purchase Summer Solutions Parents
John Muir: Called by the Mountains
End the Summer Slide with Summer Solutions
Family Road Trips
Harry Potter: A Rich Source of Descriptive Language
The Winter Olympics are Here!
Light the Olympic Fire
Practice is Practice, Right?
It’s January! Time to Celebrate Snow!
Family Tales and a Simple Graphic Organizer
Open House
Test-Taking Skills
Summer Routines: Tips and Tricks
Close Reading of America the Beautiful
Mother’s Day Cards and Crafts for Kids to Make
4 ways to get your children interested in art
Summer Solutions Rocks!
What does Summer Solutions offer?
Exploring How Poetry Works
Breakfasts You Can Make in a Rush
6 ways to keep your children engaged over summer break
Quick Breakfasts for the Kids and You
Encouraging Boys to Read
Your Presidential Timeline Activity
Presidential Pets Informational Research Activity / Writing Informational Text
Valentine’s Day! Need some alternatives to sweets?
For Teachers
Solid Liquid Gas Unit – Math and Science Activities
These math and science activities will have your students exploring time and matter while enjoying a cute puppy theme. These are extensions to the lessons found in our 2nd grade Simple Solutions Common Core Math and Science books that schools across the country are using. Keep an eye out for our next blog in which […]
Resources for Project-Based Learning
Project-based learning (PBL) is becoming more prominent in today’s classroom as teachers actively engage their students in real-world experiences. The goal of every lesson is not only to teach students a skill or concept but also to find ways to make it stick. Retention is key. Studies show that much of what people read and […]
Your Students, Your Classroom, and You!
I’ve been reading and collecting education research studies and reports about all kinds of topics, such as improving reading comprehension, raising math scores, teaching with games, best practices for preschool learning, and so on. But these many studies have limitations; that’s why the researchers usually call for replications and further studies. One thing researchers consider […]
Instill the Love of Reading with Goodreads and Biblionasium
Here’s a way to encourage your students to read more. We know that a love of reading does not come naturally for some children. As teachers, we need to find a way to light that spark. Goodreads or Biblionasium may help you kindle that fire. Goodreads and Biblionasium are social media platforms designed around books. […]
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
As my profile states, I am a Cleveland Indians fan. Inhabitants of Northeast Ohio understand what that means. You see, we have witnessed a lot of exciting baseball in our town, and we have come REALLY close to winning it ALL. But it’s been 70 years since we’ve won a World Series. My 88-year-old mother […]
Summer Solutions Books at a Glance- Grade 4 – 8
Summer Solutions Books The Simple Solutions Approach–solid instruction, daily distributed practice, and ongoing assessment–is a proven strategy that promotes mastery and ensures long-term retention. Summer Solutions provides review and practice that allows students to retain important math and language arts skills, not only over the summer break but for a lifetime. Grades 4 – 8 […]
John Muir: Called by the Mountains
April’s highlighted scientist is naturalist, John Muir. Muir was born on April 21, 1838, in the small coastal town of Dunbar, Scotland. His family emigrated to Wisconsin when he was 11, eventually settling on Hickory Hill farm. Muir’s father, a strict taskmaster, allowed little free time for his two sons, but enough for John to […]
