One thing that can be overwhelming to educators is to have boxes and boxes of curriculum that is being unused or that staff simply does not know how to use. While we can’t help you with all of your unused curriculum issues, we can help you with training on the Quirkles and/or Fuddlebrook Science. You might not be aware that …
The Christmas decorations are put away and celebrating the arrival of 2024 is old news. What’s a teacher to do? The winter doldrums have truly set in. This is the time of year that separates the good educators from the great ones. Creative and effective teaching strategies are needed to engage students and keep the winter blues from attacking. While …
An elementary science teaching rock star? Not me! You can teach effectively, excite your students, and have fun yourself if you follow these four steps. First, tell a story the kids can relate to. Density seems abstract taken alone as a concept but floating on water, particularly salt water, is something many children have experienced. Tell a story (with conviction!) …
As the holidays draw near, questions about Santa Claus often pop up in inquisitive little minds. Is he magic? Why does he wear a red suit? Do reindeer really fly? And maybe the one most often asked….how does Santa get down the chimney? First of all, who is this guy we call Santa and how exactly did this chubby, red …
Last month we learned about the first five traits Mrs.Wigglebum has as an effective teacher. Here’s the other five. If only we could be like Mrs. Wigglebum as a teacher! In the Fuddlebrook School Science series, she always seems to be in the right place at the right time to offer sage advice and she always finds the teachable moment. …
Oh, if only we could be like Mrs. Wigglebum as a teacher! In the Fuddlebrook School Science series, she always seems to be in the right place at the right time to offer sage advice and she always finds the teachable moment. Besides that, she has purple hair. This adds to her “cool” factor. But she’s not real, you argue, …
Perhaps it’s a time to revamp and try something new. The creators of the Quirkles/Fuddlebrook Science Series have visited with many of you, and have heard your frustrations regarding staffing issues. Of course, while we can’t provide you with more staff, we can perhaps offer some techniques that would be helpful for you to use in the upcoming weeks. Many …
Summer is definitely here! It’s the perfect time to entertain with some H2O. Kids won’t mind leaving the television or other electronic devices behind when water play becomes an option! Five Fun Activities for Water Fun: Homemade Water Slide Supplies: Heavy plastic or camping tarp Garden hose (the hose needs to stay on) Cheap shampoo to make tarp slippery Place …
Now’s the time to be thinking about summer. Looking for ideas to spice up your summer programming? The Quirkles® have you covered. Here’s why. • Easy to use – You don’t want to spend your summer planning detailed lesson plans? No problem: the Quirkles® have done it for you. All your science and literacy objectives are provided as well as …
Spring is just around the corner! At this point in the year, you are probably looking for ways to give students that extra “boost” they need to get over that mid-semester hump. Turn an ordinary Friday (St. Patrick’s Day is on Friday this year) into a day that will be remembered as one of the best of the school year. …