Tag Archives: Elementary School

Circle of Life 2.0

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

I am student teaching in a first grade classroom and we are going to start covering life cycles. What are some good ideas I can do in my engage section? — G., Oklahoma I just answered a similar question about … Continue reading →

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Circle of Life 1.0: Planting seeds

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

I am working on a lesson plan for the life cycle of a plant for kindergarten. Do you have any activity ideas? — K., Oregon If you’re teaching about life cycles of flowering plants you should incorporate all the life … Continue reading →

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Having the right chemistry

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

I was wondering how I could incorporate chemistry into my early elementary classes and what some good resources are to use. — G., Montana Chemistry activities for young children are some of the coolest and most engaging for students. Putting on … Continue reading →

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LOL

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

I like to infuse humour into my classroom. What is your opinion on teachers and students joking around? — T., Utah I, too, am a jokester and like to have fun with my students. I attribute a large part of … Continue reading →

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Sad State of Affairs

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

I have observed a lack of emphasis on science concepts in the elementary classroom. Does this seem to be common practice in other schools? Any suggestions on how to incorporate multiple subjects within a science lesson to help alleviate this? … Continue reading →

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Ersatz Kitchen Table

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

I recently discovered a Facebook post in which a parent expressed disagreement over how I graded her son’s assignment. This unleashed a torrent of hateful, profanity-laced comments including one person saying I should be fired. I’m afraid something like this … Continue reading →

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Chrome-Plated Activities

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

Do you have any suggestions on how to use Chromebooks in middle school for more than just watching videos and reviewing material? —A., Indiana   The real power of computer technology for a science classroom is in graphics, communication, calculations, … Continue reading →

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STEM, literacy and the young mind

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

What is the best way to introduce science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through literacy lessons in kindergarten? —Y., New Mexico   To young children education is a single entity—they don’t make distinctions between disciplines until adults get involved! I … Continue reading →

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Who’s Who?

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

What are some interesting ways to introduce some of the major players in scientific discoveries so that my students can have a better grasp at who these people were and that they can aspire to be just as innovative and … Continue reading →

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What's My Motivation?

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Gabe Kraljevic

How do I motivate students who don’t want to do anything at all? — B., Utah If you ever solve this, you’ll be up for a Nobel Prize! There is no sure-fire method that will motivate every student. So, use … Continue reading →

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