The Inspirational—Remarkably Human—Child Prodigy
Oct 21, 2010
Child prodigies have amazing gifts and talents at young ages, so why do they only rarely grow up to be adult geniuses?
Find Your Footprint!
Oct 19, 2010
National Geographic is sponsoring the “Find Your Footprint” Contest, encouraging students in grades K-12 to become more aware of the footprint they leave on the planet. Find out how to enter!
Explore the Power of Play: Attend the Ultimate Block Party in NYC this Sunday, 10/03/10
Sep 30, 2010Explore the power of play at the Ultimate Block Party on 10/03/10 in NYC’s Central Park. This event is for children of all ages and emphasizes the importance of play in everyday life.
Teaching and Learning with Intent through Guided Reading Activities
Sep 7, 2010
Guided reading activities offer wonderful structures for bringing students and their teachers together, and engaging both in the teaching and learning process.
Announcing the Back-to-School Create a Character Contest!
Aug 26, 2010
Scientific Learning is sponsoring a Back-to-School Create a Character Contest from August 25, 2010 – November 1, 2010. Submit your entry today for a chance to win a flip camera!
Building Unstructured Play Into the Structure of Each Day
Aug 20, 2010
Even with the understanding of the importance of unstructured play for healthy development, we find it challenging--both as parents and educators--to make that time. But we can and we must, so here are a few ideas just to get you started.
Promoting Brain Fitness in the Classroom - Science of Success Micro Grants
Jul 1, 2010
We asked members of the
WeAreTeachers.com(WAT) Brain Research Microcommunity to submit ideas for keeping their students’ brains fit. Here are the winning peer-selected projects.
In a Rut? Give Your Brain a Workout
May 20, 2010When was the last time you got stuck—I mean really STUCK—on a problem? Instead of being able to bring your mental muscles to bear on the challenge, did your mind feel tired or fatigued or just plain empty?
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