Wednesday, February 24, 2010

What are Interactive Clock Games?


Teach children about the concept of clocks and telling-time with interactive clock games done both in and out of the classroom . With these activities students will learn with computers, and interactive games. This article will provide you with examples of online games and games that help kids get out the "wiggles."

Judy Clock Class PackConsider purchasing a set of Judy Clocks for your classroom so that each student can move the hands around on the clocks and learn for themselves how clocks work.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Windsock Activities

Preschoolers may be familiar with what a windsock looks like, but might not know how a windsock works, or what it can tell us about the weather outside. Create and learn about windsocks with the following activities from a eHow article written by our Egghead.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Accounting Bulletin Board Ideas

Even high school teachers need to post bulletin boards to decorate the school room and help explain concepts to students. Follow this link for ideas appropriate for use in accounting classes:

Bulletin Board Ideas for Accounting eHow.com

Holiday Kindergarten Games

Kindergartners enjoy playing games with a theme, so why not integrate holidays into game time? Expand games to other times of the class such as normal PE or activity time, or during your school party.

Follow THIS LINK for an article on Holiday Kindergarden Games. Or check out THIS LINK for a book on Holiday Party Ideas.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Washable Markers


Next time you find a dried out marker DON'T throw it out. As long as you still have the cap, the marker SHOULD be salvageable. Read the article called  What Chemicals Are Used in Washable Markers? for information on washable markers, including how to revive markers that have dried-out