When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen, she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school, and few expected her to survive. Instead, Malala's miraculous…
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A geoboard is a mathematical manipulative used to explore basic concepts in plane geometry such as perimeter, area and the characteristics of triangles and other polygons. It consists of a physical board with a certain number of nails half driven in, around which are wrapped geo bands that are made of rubber.
Beads are a versatile maths resource to help students understand the concepts of counting, sorting, patterning, addition, subtraction and much more. Beads can be used in a wide range of maths activities. This set consists of 10x10 unit numbers beads in 10 colours. The beads measure as ball with diameter 35 mm each and the set is supplied in a compartment plastic box. Some activities that can be…
Parents and children can never have enough ways to say "I love you"--and now, America's favorite dinosaurs are giving families a funny book, perfect for bedtime, storytime, anytime. Even when little dinosaurs are naughty, it's important to remind them that no matter what they do, they are always loved. In this book, readers will laugh aloud as parents cope with the typical antics of childhood, …
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Strategies and resources for using technology to teach students 21st century skills.
Lessons learned from educators across grade levels and content areas present a definitive guide to developing a culture of reflective practice in your school.