Teacher responses to the question: “What are your favorite activities for involving creativity or getting kids working together in class?”
Teacher Ideas from Fusion – Primary
Animal Game
My six-year-old invented a game today. She cut out pieces of paper to be cards, and on each she drew a different animal. I think the monkey turned out especially cute. For the record, the one that looks a
Five Primary Websites
One of my concerns with my kids home for the summer was how much time they’d end up spending in front of the television or computer. During the school year we don’t worry about it too much; at my son’s
Montessori Works
My kids attended a Montessori preschool, which I loved for many reasons. Montessori has a strong emphasis on personal responsibility. The kids often choose what they want to be working on. It’s their job to get out the materials they
Kindergarten Creativity
I’m sure that I’m more than a little biased, but I think my kindergartner is pretty fantastically creative. This morning she made a robot out of boxes, paper and crayons (for the antennas), declaring as she worked, “I’ve always wanted
5+ Ways a Parent Can Help a Child Learn to Read
Ideas to share with parents to help them encourage their kids’ early reading