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Fun ideas for fall, specifically pumpkins! I know it's just becoming summer, but fall is my favorite! This has a lot of interdisciplinary ideas using pumpkins.

A NYT article about a man who is a mime named Tim Chartier, whose day job is associate professor in the department of mathematics and computer science at Davidson College in North Carolina. The plunger skit and many others that he and his wife, Tanya, have developed are part of their Mime-matics business. Having learned from the master of the craft, Marcel Marceau, they use their skills in mime to teach mathematics in a decidedly unconventional way.

During my first year of teaching, I naively thought that field trips would be easier and more fun than a typical day in the classroom. Then, I got my first taste of field trip reality - my student Andrew got stung on the tongue by a wasp first thing in the morning.** Just a few reminders

Here are some indoor recess games to play.

This is a great website for nutrition and healthy living and eating. Pre-K 3 loves the game "Smash Your Food"! We use this to talk about healthy foods vs. "sometimes foods" and why. There are some really great games and activities that allow kids to plan out healthy meals in a fun way (like "Blast Off"). The printable materials are excellent, too ("10 Tips"). :-)

When I first started teaching, I actually believed in the old educational aphorism, "Don't smile until Christmas." I remember thinking, "I'm young . . . I look even younger. I need to lay down the hammer early so kids don't mess with me." And there I was, reading the syllabus with a scowl.

I read this article while in school for my teaching certification! It was great. Being warm and inviting is super important to creating a welcoming environment in the classroom! I love to joke around with my kids and lighten up when it's appropriate. It makes the hard stuff that much easier!

Since 1919, National Children's Book Week has been dedicated to encourage young readers to enjoy books. During this week, schools and libraries across the nation will celebrate this by participating in book-related events and activities. Get your students involved in this time-honored tradition by creating fun, educational activities. Book Week is the second week of May

We should do this during the second week of May. Itwould be a good lead in to the summer reading assignments.

Question of the day for Language Arts "Quick Write" moments: Got a few spare minutes before lunch? Try asking your kids these fun questions: At what age is a person an adult? Why do you think so? If could change one rule that your family has, what would you change? What is something that makes your family special?

Did you know that Spanish is the third most used language on the Internet, after English and Mandarin Chinese? Check out Spanishdict.com to learn more fun trivia about the Spanish language! Great tool for translating words and verb conjugation.

Duolingo provides a fun way to practice Spanish or more than 20 other foreign languages.

Hi Everyone, This is a great site. New videos everyday - some are for fun, some as a teaching tool. It is all up to you. Carol S.

There is a cute butterfly mobile for students to make.There are also more Spring craft projects on this website.

Helpful hints for Math Teachers

I love some of these ideas. Being creative, as suggested in this article, will keep the students attentive and remember concepts practiced in a fun way.

Did this with my fifth grade, except we used craft sticks. I wanted to share where I found the original idea! The story, "The Goat in the Rug" is very good, too!

This looks so fun!