It's the middle of July! How did that happen? I hope you're enjoying lazy days by the pool, sipping cool drinks, and losing yourself in breezy romance novels. Yeah. Me neither. People keep asking me if I'm enjoying my summer and I tell them no. Then I mention something about
And now we'd like to tell you about the Second Story Window 2011 Summer Reading Challenge! Read 10 new books and you can earn a free $5 game from our shop. One game per child. Parents can read books to a non-reading child. Download the form here. E-mail photos
image via Boy have we been busy lately! But don't be too sad about our blogging absence, it's because we're working on so many fun new things for the shop. Let me tell you, there are so many great programs going on right now encouraging summer reading. Here's a quick
March may come in "like a lion" but this is one cloud that won't dampen your spirits (or your clothes!) Cloud in a Bottle What you need: One liter clear plastic bottle + cap Foot pump with rubber stopper attached Rubbing alcohol Safety glasses While wearing safety glasses, put just
Few things are as synonymous with Ireland as the potato. They're a staple in most kitchens and they can also be a great learning tool. What you need: Potato (the older the better). Look for one that's already started sprouting or has several eyes (bumps that show where the potato
This experiment is a fun way to show where water goes when a plant is watered and by using green food coloring you will end up with fun green flowers for your St. Patrick's Day table. Photo source Green Carnations What you need: carnation plastic cup food coloring (green for
Ireland is unique in having a musical instrument as its national emblem. You'll find the Irish harp adorning the coat of arms, seal, and on the Irish euro coin.An Irish harp (or Clarsach if you're feeling Gaelic!) is distinguished by its triangular frame. Originally it was strung with brass wire,
This week we're featuring some St. Patrick's day science experiments. First up is the Milk Magic experiment featured on the lovely Kiasa's blog. Milk Magic – Make Your Own Rainbow Here's what you need: whole milk food coloring liquid dish soap q-tips pie plate Pour the milk into the pie
NEA’s Read Across America Day is an annual national reading celebration on March 2, which is Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Do you celebrate it at your school or at home? It seems that there are a million great ideas out there for celebrating Read Across America Day with Dr. Seuss, so
Wow, we missed a couple of days there, didn't we? Rough weekend! But we're making it up to you because Day 14 is our favorite love of all: giving things away! Here's a fun little "My Favorite Valentines" booklet where you little ones/students can choose their favorite valentines and share
Remember how I like to have students recite the monthly poem aloud during transitions? Another thing I like to do is sing skip counting songs. Just like reciting the poems, the students know they should be to the carpet or in line before the song is over. It's also a
I don't like to broadcast this fact, but I have to admit that there are some times when I show my class a movie. You know, like the days I have a sub. Or [hypothetically] report cards are supposed to go home at the end of the day, but I'm
