Whilst in school or reading letters brought home from school, you’ll probably come across a lot of complicated or otherwise unknown abbreviations. Most of the time, you can work out from context what these mean; however, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, you could come across an abbreviation, and you just have no idea what …
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It’s likely that you’ve heard of International Dot Day. After all, you’re on this page! However, if you’ve only heard the name, you might be wondering what Dot Day actually is. Maybe your child is set to celebrate a Dot Day at their school, or perhaps you’ve just heard it on the news. Wherever you’ve …
You may have heard that volleyball is one of those sports that, similar to something like golf or tennis, has no set time limit. This can make predicting how long you need to set aside to attend a match pretty difficult, whether you’re a spectator or a player. The reason for this is there are …
Preschoolers are fascinated by creepy crawly bugs. They often show no fear in picking up a wiggly worm or stroking a furry caterpillar. So, bringing this into the classroom with some insect activities is a great idea. Below, we’ve included our 33 favorite tried and tested insect activities for preschoolers. Let’s get a wriggle on! …
School is the perfect time to teach children the joys of movement. By making exercise fun, we can encourage children to work on their fitness and enjoy themselves at the same time. If you’re looking for ways to engage your students in gym class, we’ve got you covered. Below are 34 of our favorite ever …
If you’re looking to start college, then you might have come across the phrase “commuter school” and have no idea what the term means. Though the concept itself is pretty easy to understand, there is still a lot that you need to know before committing to a commuting school. In this guide, we’ll walk you …
As humans, we’ve failed to take care of our planet, and now we are seeing the effects. The ice caps are melting, the seasons are changing, and the oceans are warming and rising. In 1970, U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson established Earth Day, a day for us to take stock of the impact our behavior has …
As the snow begins to thaw and the days start to lengthen, new life begins to appear. Spring has arrived, and it is a great time to teach children all about nature and how the world around them changes. They can see with their own eyes that new flowers are starting to emerge and baby …
A talent show gives students the opportunity to showcase what they’re best at. Whether they have a passion for dance, the voice of an angel, or the comedic timing of a clown, a school talent show lets them share this with their peers. A talent show is fun for kids, teachers, and parents, and it …
A visual brain teaser is a puzzle that challenges children to apply logic to solve a problem. It’s a fun way to get children to engage and develop observational skills. In this guide, we’ll talk a bit about the benefits of visual brain teasers, and we will share 15 of our favorite tried and tested …