Happy Memorial Day!

Peach Green Tea

recipe here

Campfire Cones

Yum!

recipe here

Magnetic games are so much fun!  They are perfect for travelling.

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=magnetic+games&page=2

Summer Bridge books are in the store and online!

"The #1 summer workbook series recommended by teachers, has been updated with new lessons, new practice activities, and new real-world challenges for a summer full of fun and learning! Designed to be completed in just 15 minutes each day, the activities will keep students skills sharp while preparing them for the next school year. Each title meets current state standards for college and career readiness. Includes bonus flash cards, stickers, and a colorful award certificate. 160 pages."

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sorting

http://mominspiredlife.com/train-color-sorting-activity/

Best offers many sorting resources both in store and online.

Heading out of town this summer?  There are some great tips here.  Some of these suit case packing tips are great!

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Multiplication

The first game is an easy one. Multiplication war. All the students need is a deck of cards - piece of cake! Students play like normal war - split the deck, pull a card, but the first student to say the correct product wins the cards. This game could also be done with addition and subtraction - fun for all ages! One thing to note is that this game is best done when students are paired up by skill level. Students need to be evenly matched for this to work out fairly.
taken from:http://lovetolearn2012.blogspot.ca/2014/09/math-games.html

Multiplication Resources: http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=multiplication

STEM

STEM Education Link

Resources for STEM

Reverse Suspension?

Article and video here.

Patterns

This is a great article on how patterns help children learn about life.
https://kindredbond.com/parenting/How-Patterns-Help-Children-Learn-About-Life-predictions-math-balance

Best Teacher Supply patterning resources

recipe here

Directions here

puppets

puppet theater directions

We have a lot of puppet and puppet sets to choose from!

http://shop.bestteachersupply.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=puppets&pa

Flash Cards

A few flash card ideas:

Laminate a set of flash cards, put a binder ring around them. Use dry erase marker to trace images or words.

Cut flash cards in half to match. 

Using alphabet flash cards -  match items with the letter on the card to an object in the classroom.

Using number cards - gather that many items from the classroom.

Best has a variety of flash cards to choose from in store and online.

The Brain Dictionary

Read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/apr/27/brain-atlas-showing-how-words-are-organised-neuroscience

SICK! Science

SICK! Science

FamilyFun Toy Fair 2014 Favorite

“You make teaching science an absolute joy for this home ed family. Thanks so much for helping my son to find so much pleasure in science.” 
– Dawn Barton (2/6/14)

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Award - Best Toys 2015

In December 2015, editors at Good Housekeeping selectedSolve This as one of their top toys of the year... "engaging, fun and amazing."

We have the kits in store and online.

recipe

Science

12 Amazing Women Scientists Link

Best carries a nice variety of science kits.  Check them out.

On Friday Rogers Middle School in the Affton School District had a school wide assembly about diversity and bullying. The MLT debuted a powerful message via this video.

RMS Love Video

Best has a great variety of critical thinking games both online: click here and in the store.