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Crafts & DIY, Teaching Ideas & Inspiration

8 Genius Ways To Use Popsicle Sticks In The Classroom

I love the idea of turning simple and seemingly useless objects into fun educational resources or toys.  It shows kids the importance of innovating, being creative and valuing what’s around them.  Take a look at all of the fantastic activities I have created and found using mainly popsicle sticks! If you’ve got a stash of popsicle sticks lying around or you’re looking for a fun and creative lesson idea, keep reading! 1. A Probability Game This is such a fun probability game, and it’s super easy to create!  All you need are popsicle sticks, a paper towel roll, scissors and a marble (or small ball of playdough).  See the pictures and captions below for moreContinue reading

A great list of winter math activities you must try. Let's incorporate the winter spirit as much as we can to enrich our classrooms and homes.
Math, Seasons, Teaching Ideas & Inspiration

Winter Math Activities

With such a bizarrely warm winter, I find myself seriously missing unique snowflakes, curling up by a fireplace and cozying up in my favorite sweater.  Our kids are missing out on all the wonderful features of winter too!  So, let’s bring the winter spirit to them and incorporate it as much as we can to enrich our classrooms and homes.  Here is a list of winter math activities you must try! Frosty’s Estimation If you’ve started lessons on how to best estimate, this bulletin board is perfect.  Glue a bunch of cotton balls into the shape of a snowman and ask students to make their best estimate. Oh, and be sure to actually record how many cottonContinue reading