Category Archives: COVID-19

PEEP

PEEP and the Big Wide World has also created a series of free Family Science Handouts. These activities turn everyday situations—like a walk in the park or a sink full of  later—into simple science explorations that families can enjoy together. This … Continue reading

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Design Squad Nation Collection

        The Design Squad Nation Collection has a series of engineering activities for students ages 8-13 organized by science topic ranging from electricity to sports/games. These activities are great for home use because: Each activity comes with detailed … Continue reading

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Courage Is…

Dove Canada: To all the front-line heroes, and to those who support them – we thank you for your courage and care.

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How to Wash Your Hands

Ignaz Semmelweis demonstrated that hand-washing could drastically reduce the number of women dying after childbirth. This was discovered in Austria in 1847. It is one of the first things that we taught kindergarten students when I first started teaching 28 … Continue reading

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Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems

How cool is this! The generous spirit of some many is oozing out. The Kennedy Center’s first-ever Education Artist-in-Residence, Mo Willems, invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new … Continue reading

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