Spatial Ability requires a person to form mental images, and visualize movement or change in those images. Today, spatial abilty is required for many jobs like architecture, engineering, surveying and design as well as in some branches of science and technology where the ability to envision the interaction of 3 dimensional components is essential. Let’s… Read More Spatial Ability Challenge
Over time humans modify and adapt their environments by building and developing housing structures, transportation systems, marketplaces, and recreational areas. The Little House written by Virginia Lee Burton is a wonderful visual representation of these kinds of changes and provides an opportunity for students to imagine the kinds of environmental changes that communities undergo. The… Read More The Little House
Over the next several day, the studentsĀ will learn about Kamishibai and listen toĀ a story told with theĀ traditionalĀ Kamishibai theater. Most Kamishibai stories consist of 12 large (15” x 10.5″) illustrated cards that tell a story. On the back of each illustrated card is the text of the story. Background of Kamishibai In the Japanese language, Kamishibai… Read More Kamishibai
One of the cuddliest holidays around has to be Winnie the Pooh Day, celebrated on the birthday of author A A Milne. Itās one special anniversary fans just canāt bear to miss! Every year, the occasion is marked with events such as teddy bearsā picnics, featuring plenty of honey on the menu! Winnie the Pooh… Read More January 18, 2018: Winnie the Pooh Day
TheĀ Hour of CodeĀ takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. TheĀ 2017Ā Computer Science Education Week is December 4-10, but you canĀ CodeĀ all year round! Before we start our coding session there are a few things you should know. At the root of all computer science is something called an algorithm. The word āalgorithmā may sound like… Read More Hour of Code 2017
I was looking for a very simple explaination of binary numbers and found this great math website for kids calleded,Ā Ducksters.Ā This is how they explain binary numbers:Ā The binary number system is a base-2 number system. This means it only has two numbers: 0 and 1. The number system that we normally use is the decimal… Read More Binary Number System Using Exploding Dots
Analogies make connections between unlike objects. An analogy is a comparison of two pairs of words that are related in a similar way. Analogies build vocabulary and analyze the relationships between words. Analogies strengthen reading comprehension and writing skills, and also help prepare you for creating metaphors and similes, which are awesome to use when… Read More What is an Analogy?
Three of these things belong together Three of these things are kind of the same Can you guess which one of these doesn’t belong here? Now it’s time to play our game (time to play our game). Can you identify which image does not belong in the group by recognizing a common theme or pattern… Read More One of These Things…..