Worms are wonderful. They improve soil drainage, eat parasites and plant debris, and fertilize the soil with their castings. My students love digging in the dirt searching for worms. You are the winner if you find the biggest one! That’s their rule, not mine.… Continue reading
Tag: collaboration
This is a favorite experience I like to do with my students to:
- encourage them to write and draw on the pavement outdoors
- let them experience taking turns while doing a group project
- introduce them to following directions or a recipe
- use measurement in a real-life situation
I have found that children who normally do not color on the pavement (often times, boys) are more interested to do it when they have made the chalk themselves – and chosen the color of the chalk to make.… Continue reading
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