by Emma | Creative Learning, Language
Why sight words? I never heard of sight words when I grew up. While we had plenty spelling tests, I guess the emphasis was on the letter sounds. While phonics can help spelling out and read new and unfamiliar words, memorizing words adds fluency. In addition many...
by Emma | Creative Learning, Social Studies
For those of you who know me it’s no surprise I’m posting another how-to diorama. We just happen to LOVE dioramas here:) This time around we explored Asia and it’s mountain range biome, The Himalayas. Facts about The Himalayan Mountains The name...
by Emma | Creative Learning, Science
DIY model of our Solar System I have always found the thought of the universe as infinite very difficult to grasp. How can something be infinite? It must have a beginning and an end, does it not? But then if it does -what’s beyond that? Nothing?? When I looked...
by Emma | Arts & Crafts, Creative Learning, Social Studies
It started with a woman’s desire to do good and a little flower made of paper. Today ‘Majblomman’ is one of the world’s oldest children’s relief organizations and also one of the largest. Insert from: majblomman.se/Â At this website you...
by Emma | Creative Learning, Science
Upper Elementary Science Fair Project -bacteria growing Do you LOVE when your pet licks your face OR does it gross you out?? Which pet has the most bacteria in it’s mouth? Choosing project Sometimes it can be quite a challenge to come up with a subject for the...
by Emma | Creative Learning, Social Studies
It’s hard to think of a better way to combine social studies and art than making a diorama. This month my second grader has to learn about a Native American tribe and make a diorama. We have an entire collection of dioramas in our house! Especially since my...