Tinkering In the Forest

The Little Boy Who Lived Down the Drain

Minds On

Option #1:

Display the object to the students and ask them -

What does this make you think of?

What do you notice?

What do you wonder?

Option #2: Discuss the following questions-

What do you do when you are lonely?
Have you ever had an invisible friend?
What makes a good friend?

Read the Story Together

Inquiry

25 Awesome STEM Challenges for Kids (with Inexpensive or Recycled Materials!)Looking for STEM projects and challenges for kids? Building and engineering projects are awesome for developing thinking skills and encouraging the ability to design and create. The tough part, though, is that teachers often have to purchase the materials at their own expense. At home, we don't need to supply enough materials for a class, but with five kids to feed, house, and educate we can't constantly be buying special materials either. Here's a collection of STEM ideas that are fun and engaging, and that also make use of recycled or inexpensive materials! ENGINEERING WITH PAPER Which paper column

Family STEM Night

Pick a STEM activity that you are interested in trying out at home with your family.

Put together a list of the needed materials and a plan to gather your supplies.

Schedule a time to explore and learn with your family.

How will you share your learning with your classmates after you complete the activity?

What STEM activity would you like to explore with your class?

Paint a Family Portrait

we are family.... Family Portraits. 2nd grade. Watercolor.

Work on Your Listening Skills

Teaching Mindfulness to Kids: Mindful Listening - Left Brain BuddhaMindful listening is a great way to introduce young children to the practice of mindfulness. Discover several fun ways to teach this concept to kids -- with lots of helpful resources!

Sharing Our Learning.

See what other classes have created after reading this book.

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