20 Best Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
Books are the perfect way to fill your classroom with love as Valentine’s Day approaches. We asked our crew of […]
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51 Hands-On States of Matter Activities for Kids
Understanding the various states of matter is one of the key concepts kids need for exploring chemistry and physics. Use
Math Reasoning Games: The Cure for Skill-and-Drill Burnout
Fourth-grader Ethan always struggled with math tests and worksheets, staying quiet in class and rarely volunteering. His teacher, Kendra, was
160 True or False Questions for Kids (With Answers)
Need a simple yet engaging way to get kids thinking and learning? This list of true or false questions (with
This Snakebird Math Game Builds Confidence and Collaboration
Snakebird is a visually engaging, interactive math puzzle game available on PlayMath.org. Designed for elementary students, especially grades 3 through
Why Slice Fractions Math Game Is the Game Students Beg To Play
Slice Fractions is a free and ad-free math game designed for elementary students and available on PlayMath.org. Instead of memorizing
270+ Unique Question of the Day Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Students get better at answering questions by, well, answering questions. Asking a question of the day, where each student has
50 Baseball Jokes That Hit It Out of the Park
Baseball, the all American sport, is also great for thinking about the multiple meanings of words and playing around with
115 Clever Riddles for High School Students (Plus Answers)
Good riddles can leave high school students both stumped and laughing. Trying to solve them and find the answer encourages
Build the Social Emotional-Learning Skills Kids Need To Succeed
We’re excited to share the new VAI Educator’s Studio. The Van Andel Institute for Education worked with scientists to identify