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Creative experiences to motivate children to be lifelong learners, express their creativity, think critically, spread positivity, and just plain have fun!
Masks & Mirrors
2020-08-18 18:51
Karen Gross, author of Trauma Doesn’t Stop at the School Door, came up with this project idea and graciously agreed to share it with our audience here on the kidCourses.com web… Read More
2020-04-11 23:29
The original Mathlibs®!Tip: If you see the little Flash icon, just click it to enable (or download) Flash. I’m working on adding more non-Flash Mathlibs®, and you can see the f… Read More
Resources For Teaching Matrices
2020-03-01 21:04
Matrices are taught frequently in Algebra 2 and/or PreCalculus and are such an important and useful tool in solving problems.  I’ve been creating several activities lately to teac… Read More
Coloring In The Secondary Math Class
2019-11-14 16:01
If you are looking for a way to practice a newly learned math skill that integrates some art, a coloring activity is perfect! While some older students do not wish to color, you would surpr… Read More
2018-11-19 16:34
Exponent rules (Laws of Exponents) can be a difficult topic to teach!  I’ve found that in order for students to understand the rules and how to apply them, you have to present the… Read More
In A Pinch? Try Ready-Made Maze Templates
2018-09-17 17:40
Need an activity for a certain topic but can’t find exactly what you need?  Templates provide a way to easily whip up an activity for your students that is both engaging and compl… Read More
Pi Day Fun!
2018-03-08 19:19
Do you celebrate Pi Day with your students?  I think taking a break from routine and celebrating this special number is a great way for kids to have fun and and celebrate math all at th… Read More
Fun Activities For SLOPE!
2018-01-24 14:55
Slope it taught in just about every course from seventh grade on up.  It’s a fundamental concept that is linked to so many other topics, so it’s essential for students to ha… Read More
Factoring Polynomials Brochure Project
2017-11-27 15:11
Looking for an activity idea for factoring polynomials?  These “Factoring Brochures” are simple, yet one of my favorite projects. This project is described in my Algebra 1 P… Read More
Lessons On Elements Of Design
2017-09-04 12:12
Check out our  lessons on Elements of Design for Kids to learn more (all topics have art activities for kids included): Line Shape Space  (see also: Positive and Negative Spa… Read More
2017-08-14 23:17
Have you ever wanted to sign the letter ‘O’?  The full ABC Signs program incorporates over 120 real American Sign Language signs into fun and catchy rhymes; learn 4 in this… Read More
Don’t Fall For That Fallacy, Part Two
2017-08-13 23:13
A fallacy is a mistake in reasoning that is often accidental. However, sometimes people use faulty logic on purpose to fool others. Protect yourself from being duped by finding out as much a… Read More
Principles Of Design: Balance
2017-08-10 23:09
Since the ability to balance is essential to navigating a gravity-bound world, humans naturally seek balance. It is an instinctual way to bring order to existence. Balance, like unity, is a… Read More
Kaleidoscope Tiles
2017-08-08 23:01
It is fun and simple to make your own Kaleidoscope Art, aptly called Kaleidoscope Tiles! You’ll need: four paper squares, or tiles, a marker, and a ruler. First, mark the center… Read More
2017-08-07 22:57
To make your own Love Light you will need, tissue paper, scissors, Elmer’s glue, a plate, and one up-cycled glass jar or cup. After cutting out the red hearts, cut the pink tissue pa… Read More
Line: Elements Of Design For Kids
2017-08-01 22:39
Line as a Design Element + Upcycled Art Project In math, a line is always solid and straight and a line always goes on and on in both directions. Artistic lines… Read More
Finger Spelling Fun
2017-07-29 22:27
We asked the adults on Facebook what fingerspelling printables they wanted to see. We were happy to get a few responses! So here are the names that you requested. Thank you for participatin… Read More
Deductive Versus Inductive Reasoning
2017-07-28 22:22
Reasoning can be an effective way to convince someone. You probably reason with others every day. For example, you may have to persuade your brother to share the last few sips of his strawbe… Read More
The Rule Of Thirds: A Gridded Guide
2017-07-27 22:17
The Rule of Thirds is a compositional guideline to use when taking photographs, shooting a video, creating artwork or designing graphics. To apply the rule, you divide the scene into nine eq… Read More
2017-07-24 22:09
Want to learn some fun ASL signs? The full ABC Signs program incorporates over 120 real ASL signs into fun and catchy rhymes; learn 5 in this free sign language video for kids: The ASL sign… Read More
2017-07-22 22:04
Learn some fun ‘Y’ words with Jade! The full ABC Signs program incorporates over 120 real American Sign Language signs into fun and catchy rhymes; learn 5 in this free sign langu… Read More
DIY Sign Language Puppet
2017-07-17 21:50
Here’s how we made our sign language puppet 1-2-3. All you need is: an over-sized stuffed animal with floppy arms, an old long sleeved shirt (that you don’t mind cutting), a rubb… Read More
The Communication Model
2017-07-16 21:48
Learn to Become a Better Communicator with the Communication Model Communication models conceptualize the way in which people send, receive, process and respond to information. Claude Elwood… Read More
2017-07-15 21:45
Time to get signing! The ABC Signs program incorporates over 120 real American Sign Language signs into fun and catchy rhymes. Today’s ASL letter is the letter B. You will learn the AS… Read More
Grade 2 Math Games: Subtraction Action
2017-07-14 21:40
This fast and fun quiz tests subtraction facts. (Flash is required.) There is also a free 2nd grade addition and subtraction worksheet below. Addition and Subtraction Handout (Grade 2) The… Read More
Animal Cell – Handout
2017-07-13 21:36
Can you label and color these important parts of the animal cell? NUCLEUS  control center for cell (cell growth, cell metabolism, cell reproduction) NUCLEOLUS  synthesizes  r… Read More
Word Wall Pictionary
2017-07-12 17:50
Does your school mandate a word wall?  I know many schools do.  And that’s not a bad thing, at all, they are actually really awesome!  One thing I didn’t want to d… Read More
Fun With Color
2017-07-11 21:31
In the last post we looked at Color as an Element of Design. We found some other fun stuff relating to color that we think you’ll enjoy. First up, check out these Optical Illusions ba… Read More
2017-07-06 21:20
Want to learn how to sign the letter ‘D’? Watch this video and find out! The full ABC Signs program incorporates over 120 real ASL signs into fun and catchy rhymes; learn 5 in t… Read More
Coloring Worksheets For Kids
2017-07-02 21:11
These coloring worksheets are not only fun to color — they offer up creative ideas for your little artist! If you’ve seen our ABC Signs Program then your little one may already… Read More
I LOVE YOU – An ASL Handout
2017-06-30 21:07
Sorry for the delay with this one! We received a request via Facebook just as I was about to fly away to visit the east coast (or while I was there — it’s all a blur). As I sett… Read More
Support Your Plot With A Story Arc
2017-06-29 21:02
The plot of most stories figuratively forms the shape of an arc. A story arc graphs the typical way that a character meets and solves dilemmas and then emerges from a plot as a more develop… Read More
2017-06-27 20:51
Want to try ‘W’? It’s easy! The full ABC Signs program incorporates over 120 real American Sign Language signs into fun and catchy rhymes; learn 6 in this free sign languag… Read More
2017-06-26 20:50
In this video Jade covers the ASL signs for: mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, sister, brother, and cousin. Learn some sign language! If you watched ABC Signs, or know s… Read More
Fraction Pennants For Math!
2017-05-28 13:27
Hi!  I’m Shana from Scaffolded Math and Science. It is very exciting to be writing this guest post today, especially being asked specifically by Gina Wilson from All Things Alge… Read More
Adventures In Wellness: Yoga For Kids!
2017-05-24 23:44
by Samantha Coacci, Instructor/Founder of Island Soul Yoga Through my experience teaching yoga, I’ve taught people of all ages, shapes and sizes. Healthy, unhealthy, injured, recoveri… Read More
Addressing Bullying With Children
2017-05-24 23:44
by freelancer Gemma Bond Statistics show that 3.2 million American students are victims of bullying each year. While for some it will be a mild or isolated incident, for others it can be a… Read More
Connecting With Purpose
2017-05-20 13:54
In coming up with a Lunch & Learn presentation for Rist Wellness, when “exploring purpose,” it struck me that most of the exploration is hindsight. We are chiefly uncovering… Read More
Digital Activities In Secondary Math
2017-03-31 13:05
Hi everyone!  Back in September, I started playing around with recreating several of my activities in Google slides so students.  This way, students could have the same experience… Read More
Quotes To Share With Your Kids
2017-01-16 01:34
Here is a great list of quotes you can use for cursive writing practice, art projects, in connection with teaching social and emotional learning skills, and more.  For example, in the… Read More
Top 16 Math Activities In 2016
2017-01-12 17:56
Hello, and Happy New Year!  As we are now in 2017, I’m finding myself reflecting back on the resources I’ve created, the wonderful connections and conversations I have made… Read More
Fall Activities For Math
2016-10-03 14:40
When we think of seasonal activities, we generally think of elementary school. However, I’ve found that the older students love to celebrate the seasons too!  Of all the seasons… Read More
Free Binder Covers And Spine Labels
2016-08-18 01:58
I have had requests over the years to create binder covers for my popular curriculum bundles, and I finally got to that today!  Each binder cover comes with your option of color or blac… Read More
A New Favorite: Pyramid Sum Puzzles
2016-06-18 16:14
I love any activity in math, but what do I love more?  Trying out a NEW activity!  It adds to the activity toolkit and keeps things fresh for not only students, but for t… Read More
Alternative End Of Year Review Activities
2016-04-28 14:46
How do you review at the end of the year?  I typically use review packets with mini-quizzes to help my students prepare for testing.  I find that this helps chunk the material and… Read More
Euphemisms And Dysphemisms
2016-03-12 07:05
People use euphemisms and dysphemisms to enhance what they really mean or to avoid directly saying something nasty about a person, place or idea. These terms give you an easier way to talk a… Read More
2016-02-17 17:35
  This post comes from Jenny Knappenberger, an art teacher and very good friend of Gina Wilson from All Things Algebra! Emotion Sensory Bottles: Recently I watched the movie, Inside Out… Read More
Cut & Paste ASL Letters
2016-01-16 19:11
Our Facebook friend Katrina just had a wonderful idea! She suggested that we create a PDF with the ASL alphabet so that she could cut and paste to spell her students’ names. This PDF… Read More
2016-01-16 19:11
Our Facebook friend Katrina just had a wonderful idea! She suggested that we create a PDF with the ASL alphabet so that she could cut and paste to spell her students’ names. This PDF… Read More
2016-01-16 05:13
Check out our lessons on Principles of Design for kids. Each of these has a suggested activity. Unity Balance Emphasis Hierarchy Scale and Proportion (also see Rule of Thirds… Read More
2016-01-07 06:46
Have you ever thought about getting your kids into coding? It may sound impossible, but the truth is coding is like anything else in life: you don’t have to be an expert at it to lear… Read More
4 Steps: The Right Way To Greet A Dog
2016-01-06 06:52
How to Greet a Dog by Jamie Bozzi, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, KPA CTP, ACDBC, CNWI, CCProfessional Dog Trainer and Certified Canine Behavior Consultant Although it is very tempting to run up to a d… Read More
2015-12-21 17:21
Rational expressions is the very last unit that I used to teach after the state assessment in June. It was a great unit because it tied together so many concepts taught throughout the year… Read More
2015-12-11 14:00
Visual rhetoric communicates themes and ideas through images, color and text style. Art, display ads and web pages can all convey visual rhetoric. It is similar to spoken or written rhetoric… Read More
2015-10-22 12:55
One of the hardest topics to teach in Geometry has to be congruent triangle proofs.  Identifying properties and theorems in order to develop and reason through a proof is not… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
“We’d never know how high we are, till we are called to rise; and then, if we are true to […] The post Why is the Sky Blue? appeared first on kidCourses.com Read More

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