Summer Essay and Poetry Contest | Poetic Power
Poetic Power Give your student(s) motivation, purpose, and an appreciation for writing and poetry this summer with the Poetic Power / Creative Communications poetry and essay contest. Every famous...
View ArticleSpell It Out! – 4 Fun Spelling Games for Students
Over the summer, students sometimes can’t seem to find time to pick up a book or keep up with their summer reads. There are plenty of fun games that can help students improve and keep up. Spelling is...
View ArticleBed in Summer
Subject: Reading Subskill: Reading Comprehension Concept: Reading Skills Grade Level: Middle Elementary Bed in Summer In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candle-light. In summer quite the...
View ArticleSummer Jobs
If your child wants to make some cash this summer, do not discourage them. Kids as young as 13 year olds can make money by putting in some effort in finding a quality job. Prepare your child by...
View ArticleMake a Feather Bookmark With Duct Tape
Summertime is a great time to get in extra reading. If you’re like me, you’re already compiling a summer reading list for your child of some old favorites as well as some new adventures. Here’s a fun...
View ArticleCicada Season!
Summertime means cicadas, and along the east coast this year, it means cicadas in abundance! For the past seventeen years, cicadas in these areas have been developing and living underground. This...
View ArticleRainy Day Game Day!
Summer in our area usually means lots of thunderstorms. If your children are stuck inside on a rainy afternoon, you can plan a game day! It’s easy! Rainy Day Games Ideas First, gather up all the...
View ArticlePostcard Collection
With a postcard collection, your kids can get connected with friends and family around the globe and learn geography as they do! Here’s how you do it: Make a list of friends and family members who...
View ArticleFlower Experiment
During the summer, we have a beautiful wildflower that grows along the side of our road. It’s called Queen Anne’s lace, and each “bloom” is actually made up of many tiny flowers. Queen Anne’s lace is...
View ArticlePuddles, Science, and Math
The past month or so, we have had a lot of rain. It even rained every day all day for two whole weeks. Looking around town, one can tell – the ground is softer, the rivers are higher, and some of the...
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