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Team Building Activities for Middle School

Posted on July 11, 2023.
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Middle school kids doing team building activities

Are you on the hunt for some top-notch team building activities for your middle school students? Great – because here we have some of the best ideas that’ll turn your classroom into a hub of collaboration and camaraderie. Let’s dive … Continue reading →

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Kindness Activities for Middle School: Fostering Empathy & Compassion

Posted on July 3, 2023.
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Two middle school students after classroom kindness activities

Kindness is a virtue that we all strive to instill in our students. It’s not just about being nice; it’s about understanding others’ feelings and showing empathy. In middle school, where students are navigating a whirlwind of emotions and social … Continue reading →

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Australia Activities for Middle School: Some ‘Awesome’ Ideas

Posted on June 28, 2023.
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Australia activities in action - kangaroo barbecuing on an Aussie beach in the sun

From its rich indigenous culture to its unique wildlife and stunning landscapes, Australia offers a treasure trove of learning opportunities for middle school students. Here we cover a range of activities that teachers can incorporate into their curriculum to bring … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Classroom Activities For Learning About South America

Posted on March 22, 2014.
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Macchu pichu, an awesome South American activity

Below we’ve gathered 10 classroom ideas for teaching your students about South America. I hope these South America activities for Middle School sparked a passion in your students. Let us know in the comments below which activities you tried and … Continue reading →

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How Your Eyes Baffled Charles Darwin

Posted on August 4, 2013.
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Darwin

Imagine floating over mountains and icecaps, and stroking the soft, melting clouds overhead. Your superhuman abilities seem unreal, but what does it matter? You don’t have a care in the world. Just as you’re enjoying this sensation, a loud, repetitive … Continue reading →

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Fun Ways To Learn About And Experience The Middle Ages

Posted on June 18, 2013.
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Medieval Fun

Believe it or not, learning about history can actually be tonnes of fun. Even if we consider a period centuries ago, such as the medieval period, we can immerse ourselves into the time by certain events, shows, movies, and games. … Continue reading →

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5 Great Maths Websites for Kids

Posted on July 5, 2012.
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great maths websites

Every child needs to take math classes. Whether your child loves math or needs a little extra help, there are websites all over the Internet that can help children learn new math skills or improve old ones. From beginners to … Continue reading →

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Easy Homemade Play Doh Recipes

Posted on May 14, 2012.
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We all just love play-doh, don’t we? I’ve brought together here the best recipes I’ve come across for homemade play-doh. Noah and Joseph McVicker are the inventors of the all time favorite toy named “Play-Doh”. In case you didn’t know, … Continue reading →

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Helpful Language Arts Sites For Kids

Posted on April 23, 2012.
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Kids these days are very eager and excited about using computers. So rather than resist, why not give them the privilege of doing so? Why not make use of this potential energy and feed their interest with some great language arts sites … Continue reading →

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Earth, Moon, and Sun – an Astronomy Activity

Posted on April 13, 2012.
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earth moon sun

Elementary school children need to know that the earth goes around the sun, and that the moon goes around the earth. But how this works can be hard to understand. Make it easier by having the children themselves play the … Continue reading →

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