Learning about the customs and traditions of Christmas holidays around the world is always a December highlight. In this post I'll share the books and videos I've collected over the years that feature unique customs in each country and make the learning come alive as you teach your students about different cultures and customs during the holidays around the world. These videos feature holiday traditions from 14 countries around the world. Before You Start Be sure to grab the freebies … [Read More...]
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Most kids love science and finding engaging ways for them to learn is easy, especially when you use food! In this post I'll share a fun properties of matter cracker lab where students use their senses to observe, describe and then taste the properties of crackers. Properties of Matter Cracker Lab During our matter unit second grade scientists learn that matter has observable, physical properties and comes in many different shapes, colors, materials and sizes. You will need crackers … [Read More...]
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