Blog Archives - Study Plans

Activities with children in the fall garden

9/28/2020

Scott's Miracle-Gro Fall Activities: scottsmiraclegro.com/responsibility/foundation/activities/fall/
This site has activities with air, critters, plants, soil, sun, and water for Tiny Gardeners (infants & Toddlers), Growing Gardeners (Pre-K & Kindergarten), and Garden Guides (Grades 1-3). The lessons are inquiry based.

Teaching social studies helps reading skills

9/27/2020

Want Kids To Be Better Readers? Teach Social Studies: www.forbes.com/sites/nataliewexler/2020/09/26/want-kids-to-be-better-readers-teach-social-studies/#1879926e5fe4
According to report form the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, "By fifth grade, students who received an additional thirty minutes a day of social studies instruction got significantly higher reading scores than students who didn't. That finding didn't hole true for any other subject: not science, not math--and not ELA, or reading."

Khan Academy Kids

9/25/2020

Khan Academy Kids: learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
"inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery with our free, fun educational program for children ages two to seen."

Implementing accommodations remotely

9/24/2020

4 common accommodations and how to implement them remotely: https://districtadministration.com/4-common-accommodations-and-how-to-implement-them-remotely/
"Educators will need to get creative about providing accommodations for students, such as extended time and preferential seating, in the remote learning environment."

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

9/23/2020

New York Times Lesson of the Day: 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court's Feminist Icon, Is Dead at 87': www.nytimes.com/2020/09/20/learning/lesson-of-the-day-ruth-bader-ginsburg-supreme-courts-feminist-icon-is-dead-at-87.html
"In this lesson, students will learn about the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - including how she not only changed the law, but how she also transformed the roles of men and women in society."

Recognizing Warblers in the Fall

9/14/2020

How to Recognize Six Warblers in Their Fall Feathers: www.audubon.org/news/how-recognize-six-warblers-their-fall-feathers
"Study the finer details of migrating warblers with our handy photo guide."

Halloween Face Mask Crafts for Kids

9/11/2020

4 Cute Halloween Face Mask Crafts for Kids: www.parents.com/holiday/halloween/crafts/how-to-make-a-face-mask-for-halloween/
"Let kids make their own spooky or silly Halloween costume face mask this year with these easy how-to instructions for a cat, butterfly, monster, and beard face mask."

PBS NATURE Resources

9/11/2020

PBS NATURE Resources for Parents and Teachers: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/parents-and-teachers/
Includes citizen science projects, Streaming episodes, video lessons and more.

Students become primary sources

9/11/2020

Students Are Living History. Empower Their Voices by Creating Primary Sources.: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-09-09-students-are-living-history-empower-their-voices-by-creating-primary-sources
This article links to many examples of a variety of ways that teachers can help students become primary sources in this "Unprecedented. Unusual. Unimaginable." time.

Media resources provided by PBS

9/4/2020

Back to School: 5 Ways PBS Has Got You Covered!: www.wnet.org/education/blog/back-to-school-5-ways-pbs-has-got-you-covered/
Various free media resources for both educators and caregivers to use this school year.

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