8 Fun Subject Verb Agreement Activities for Middle School Students

Subject verb agreement

Subject-verb agreement can be a tricky grammatical concept to learn in middle school. The rules can be quite overwhelming for students. More so if your middle-schoolers are solving the same old grammar worksheets with huge chunks of text in English class. If that’s the case with your students, it may be time to try new … Read more

Printable Persuasive Writing Checklist [PDF Included]

Persuasive Writing Checklist

Writing is a necessary life skill activity that is not only important for the intellectual development of a child but is also important as per the course curriculum of young children.  The foundations for good writing skills are developed and strengthened in the early years of schooling where students learn different forms of writing and … Read more

10 Fun Self-Concept Activities for Preschoolers

Self concept activities

Did you know self-concept plays a great role in shaping a child’s future? Yes, the way we see ourselves forms an important part of our everyday lives. The same psychology works with little ones. Self-concept is the belief an individual has about his/her self including abilities, weaknesses, special traits, and qualities. Knowing about themselves from … Read more

6 Most Successful Research-Based Reading Programs for Struggling Readers

Research based reading

Reading is a fundamental skill. Every person must be a proficient reader to understand the vast expanse of information available in the world. The beginning of reading skills starts during the early school years to support future educational endeavors. But reading is not something that comes naturally to many children. Several students and adults worldwide … Read more

10 Real-Life Examples of Relational Play Observed In Kids

examples of rational play

A child goes through rapid physical, motor, and brain development during certain initial years of life. The development during this period impacts the whole life of the developing kid, hence, it is necessary to ensure that a child is developing healthily.  One significant parameter that ensures and facilitates the healthy development of a child is … Read more

10 Fun Games & Activities For Learning Common Abbreviations

Common abbreviation

“Mister Ben went to Master Paul only to find a Doctor who was busy treating Miss Sharon.”  Imagine having to write the full forms every time you address an individual leaving you confused with the language. However, that is not the everyday language we use because no one wants to overcomplicate normal conversation. That’s exactly … Read more

10 Problem Solving Activities for College Students

Problem solving activities

Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines – Robert H. Schuller.  Rightly quoted by Schuller, every problem comes with a solution that needs exploration through creative thinking and analysis. Problems appear in different sizes and nature and any one solution does not apply to all of them. Hence, it is essential to acquire and … Read more

7 Effective Emotional Intelligence Icebreakers for Adults

Emotional Intelligence Icebreaker

Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in an individual’s personal and professional success. It is one of the types of intelligence and encompasses a range of skills like self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, and effective communication. But in today’s fast-paced world, people are losing touch with their ability to understand and manage emotions effectively. They have … Read more

8 Fun Manipulatives For Building Fine Motor Skills

Fine Motor manipulatives

Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Did you know that kids in elementary school spend around 37.1 – 60.2% of a school day carrying out fine motor activities, including handwriting?  A study[1] published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy has revealed. Now that’s a big reason why … Read more