If your New Year resolution was to learn a foreign language, and you haven’t started yet, it’s not too late; you can begin today learning a new language quickly and painlessly. How? Use an app, of course. It’s much easier in 2020 to work on sounding like a local with language learning software. We’ve compiled a list of the best language learning software for learning a new language. Each learning software has a unique way to learn. Most of the […]
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No matter how organized you are and how much you’ve planned the day, you can’t control everything and everyone. Something always happens that you didn’t expect; sometimes, it’s a small thing other times it turns your world upside down. People, adults, and children need to deal with uncertainty daily; it’s part of life, and it won’t go away. Kids need skills to deal with uncertainty, especially in the fast-paced world they live in. Surely with all the information at their […]
Our Eureka Crate Review- Soap Dispenser – KiwiCo’s Teen Science Kit This post may contain referral/affiliate links. If you buy something, Fractus Learning may earn a commission at no cost to you. Teenagers are difficult to please. As the father of three of them- trust me – I know what I’m talking about. Don’t get me wrong: I love my kids and I don’t think they are any more difficult than the average teen. But by the age of thirteen, […]
Optical illusions are fun ways to improve kids’ cognitive abilities. An optical illusion image stimulates problem-solving skills and visual memory recall because the child will want to figure out how it works. Optical illusions are caused when the brain interprets the object that the eyes see differently. The rods and cones are the optic receptors in the eyes. What the eyes see is transformed into the brain as electric impulses which the brain interprets. The brain tries to make sense of what the eyes see. Optical illusions present something unusual to the brain. Illusions aren’t hallucinations. An optical illusion […]
The most important teacher for a child is a parent. While kids are always watching and learning from your actions, sometimes we forget that they also need to be actually taught lessons – explicitly! For instance, a recent poll indicated only 54% of millennial dads know how to reset a tripped circuit breaker. While my guess is if push came to shove most could figure out how to get the lights back on, it’s not an inborn skill. These life […]
Ask any teacher and they will tell you that it’s essential to keep up on skills in order to be at the top of profession. Students these days have lived their entire lives online. It’s as natural to communicate digitally as face-to-face. (I think for some, it’s MORE NATURAL to communicate on a screen than using eye contact, but that’s for a different article.) As we approach the begining of the 2019-2020 school year, here is a list with some […]
Everybody remembers a good story. When a teacher tells a story, they immediately have the attention of their students. Storytelling can change learning dull linear topics into a positive experience. In the 21st century, this art of ancient storytelling is enhanced with digital storytelling. A good story can almost tell itself, but a good storyteller transforms a mundane story into an unforgettable experience to the listeners. Digital storytelling boosts the involvement of the listeners even more by appealing to other […]
A teacher resume, like any other resume, is the critical ingredient that may help you find your perfect job. A winning resume will move you along the process to an interview; a poorly written resume will do the opposite. The resume communicates to the potential employer if the person has the skills needed for the job. It is the first impression they receive from you. It’s your advertisement to tell them that you are the right person for the job […]
Traffic moves faster on a superhighway than a gravel road with potholes. Which road would you prefer to travel? If you are like most people, you would take the faster route. It’s the same for the human brain – and mindful repetition ends up being the construction workers of our minds. The brain loves practice because it builds superhighways in the brain. Myelin is the insulation coating surrounding the neurons. The myelin coating thickens with practice. Thicker insulation, increases the […]
Phonemic awareness games may help your child read fluently. Research has shown that the quicker a child differentiates the sounds in a word, the faster they understand. According to the National Reading Panel report on Teaching Children to Read, teaching kids phonemic awareness significantly improved their reading in various age groups and grades. What is Phonemic Awareness? Although phonemic awareness affects the reading ability of a child, it isn’t taught with the written word. It’s about listening to the spoken […]
Your child just told you they want to have a birthday party at home. At your house. Half a classroom full of energetic, over-stimulated little people. Don’t panic. We’ve got what you need. You need some outdoor birthday party games – to protect your home and your sanity. If you are feeling brave or need to work on indoor birthday party games, we’ve got you covered too Here is a list of 15 inexpensive outdoor party games for kids to […]
If you’ve ever hosted an indoor birthday party, you know the key to success is having activities planned to keep the children occupied. (It also does wonders to keep you and other parents sane as well.) These indoor birthday party games will help make your next celebration a success regardless of the weather. It solves the dilemma of keeping a dozen or more excited and energetic kids entertained. Here is a list of 15 indoor party games for kids. We’ve […]
We all know children can sometimes be shy. What if there were a game you could play to draw them out of their shell? That game is called “Would You Rather” – it’s great for kids. Get to know them by watching their reactions and listening to their response. What is the game “Would You Rather?” The game ‘Would you rather’ is a conversation type of game that poses a question with two options and the person must choose one. […]
Spring brings newness no matter where you are in the world. Shaking off Winter, Spring is the season of a new fresh look. It’s time to grow, to blossom, and bloom. Spring Bulletin Boards can help teachers bring spring into the classroom. It may inspire a fresh start, an eagerness for the next semester. Here are 30 Spring bulletin board ideas from teachers around the world that you can use in your classroom. They are made for all classroom levels […]
Many parents use chore charts to motivate their kids to help with chores around the house and to teach their children responsibility. Chore charts work, but sometimes it’s like a New Year’s Resolution. It starts with the best of intentions but isn’t followed through and soon forgotten…until next time… For over 80 years the Harvard Grant study has been running – it’s the longest running longitudinal study in existence, and has been tracking Harvard graduates since the 1930’s. It’s found […]
Every parent wants to know how their child is doing at school. End of year report card comments is valuable insights on how the teacher assessed the child for that year. These card comments tell parents, and students, about their performances, accomplishments, and required improvements. Teachers know the value of report card comments, and they don’t take writing it lightly. Despite knowing how important report card comments are, few teachers look forward to writing it. We’ve created a list of […]
Our writers and editors spend over a thousand hours each year researching, testing, reviewing and recommending the best products for our readers. We may receive commissions on purchase you make through our affiliate links. This comes at no additional cost to you. Every teacher needs a good lesson planner to keep their classroom organized. Without one, it’s nearly impossible to keep everything organized and avoid letting important items fall through the cracks. Teacher planners are the “glue” to keeping the […]
Technology progress influences the way kids learn, and it’s constantly changing. Internet, smartphones, and apps have connected people globally without caring about the distance. Within seconds you can communicate with anybody anywhere. Virtual reality has taken it a step further. Now it’s possible to visit these faraway places or go back in time without moving an inch. Technology, like virtual reality apps, has brought the real world into the classroom and once again, changing how kids learn. With most kids […]
Word Clouds are fun, pretty to look at, and a great learning tool. If you haven’t used this type of generator before, do yourself a favor. It’s as much fun to create the graphical cloud than seeing the final product. What is a Word Cloud Generator? These tools generate a “word cloud” from the text you add into the text box. The words most frequently used are more prominently displayed than ones that aren’t used as often. With most of […]
The secret about a newspaper is the articles are current and of interest to the reader. Some adults will read a newspaper from the front page to the back page. Others will go directly to a specific section, like sports or financial section, in the paper. There are those who like reading the obituaries. A classroom newspaper has the same function as the daily paper. It provides current news that students want to read about. Also, creating newspaper develops reading, […]