20 Brain Bin Ideas
What are brain bins? Brain bins, morning tubs, STEM bins, oh my! These are all different names for basically the same thing, so choose whichever name you like best and let’s get to filling. To… Read More »20 Brain Bin Ideas
What are brain bins? Brain bins, morning tubs, STEM bins, oh my! These are all different names for basically the same thing, so choose whichever name you like best and let’s get to filling. To… Read More »20 Brain Bin Ideas
It’s back to school season and you know what that means! A mad scramble to get everything ready for that first week of school. What to prioritize – engagement? Classroom management? Just try to hold… Read More »Back for S’more Learning
Hey there, Canadian educators! Need some fantastic resources to spice up your classroom? Dive into our treasure trove of freebies, all ready for you to snag and start using pronto. You’ll also have the chance… Read More »Canadian Freebies
If you’ve ever gathered with a new group of people, chances are you’ve taken part in ice breakers. Ice breakers are games, challenges, or activities that are meant to relieve inhibitions or tension between people.… Read More »3 Icebreakers for Introverts
Today we’re going to explore celebrated Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory of development. Numerous educators believe that play is a passive activity that can be permitted during breaks between instructional blocks. They view it… Read More »The Power of Imaginative Play
Montessori philosophy believes every child is born with a natural drive for learning, and they are given the freedom to explore their own interests. The Montessori method is a style of education named after its… Read More »5 Tips for Your Montessori Homeschool
If you’re the parent of a speech-delayed child, you know this question – and the look that often accompanies it – all too well. Since one out of five children develops speech at a slower… Read More »3 Play-based Speech Therapy Strategies
Ice breaker, anyone? This game can easily be adapted for use in a classroom or homeschool setting. Perfect for Back to School season! For the classroom, this game is the perfect way to learn about… Read More »Icebreaker Game for Back to School
When people are not being challenged enough – or are being challenged beyond their capabilities – fear, resistance, and boredom set in. It can sometimes be difficult to manage a classroom like this, when students… Read More »Are your students stupid?
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. Indigenous people in Canada are still dealing with the impacts of… Read More »Indigenous Peoples’ Day