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Free K-6 Math Websites & Apps for Fluency Practice & Enrichment
Here is a compilation of free K-6 Math websites and apps to help students with math fluency, practice, and enrichment. This list will be...
Janis Lodge
May 19, 20242 min read


Spring Flower Art: Tips & Tricks
Spring season is here, with flowers blooming, leaves filling the trees, Mother's Day, end of the school year, and summer on the horizon....
Janis Lodge
Apr 25, 20243 min read


Six Ways to Use Up-Cycled Cardboard for Earth Day STEM Projects
Here are six ways you can use up-cycled cardboard for Earth Day STEM projects!
Janis Lodge
Apr 20, 20242 min read


Enrich 3rd-6th Math & Economics with Market Day
If you are looking for a way to extend and enrich math and economics learning… Market Day is it! I am a huge advocate for project-based learning because it provides opportunities for students to actively engage in the learning process with real-life applications and develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter. In addition, students LOVE these projects, and it makes their education more meaningful and memorable. This is one of those projects that will be at the top of
Janis Lodge
Apr 9, 20246 min read


Lucky Learning: Engaging St. Patrick's Day Activities for Kids
As the greenest holiday of the year approaches, it's time to sprinkle some shamrock-inspired fun into your celebrations and lessons....
Janis Lodge
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Rube Goldberg Material and Simple Task Ideas to Get the Ball Rolling!
All amazing Rube Goldberg Machines start with a variety of materials for building a complex contraption that completes a simple task....
Janis Lodge
Feb 18, 20242 min read


Love and Learn: Five Valentine's Day Activities for Kids
Valentine's Day isn't just about chocolates and flowers; it's also an excellent opportunity to infuse some STEM, Writing, Reading, and...
Janis Lodge
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Implementing an Interactive Thinking Frame
Interactive Thinking Frames are powerful tools that encourage collaboration, higher-level thinking, deeper connections, and conceptual...
Janis Lodge
Jan 9, 20245 min read
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