Sorting interesting items in a see-through tray on the Light Cube is a great way to focus students on the task at hand. Instead of being distracted by a surrounding environment, each child will deliberately place the items on the sorting tray, using the glow of the Light Cube as their focal point. Continue reading
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Guest Post: Straws and Connectors, Autumn Leaves Paper Bits and Dry Erase Classroom Tunics
Here’s a sneak peek at a few ways our creative crafters used some of our products! All these photos were sent in to us by people who would love to share their ideas. So take a look around, and get acquainted with some projects you could use in your own educational space! Continue reading
Educational Light Cube: Sorting Manipulatives
Getting students to sort manipulatives is a double-duty task. While they sort and differentiate between the objects in front of them, students get to exercise their fine motor skills, too!
The Differentiated Kindergarten blog uses our Manuscript Letter Beads!
Students will love being able to see their numbers and letters up close! These sturdy, colorful beads can be strung on thread or sorted into trays just like the photo above. Use the beads to teach number and letter recognition using visual and tactile approaches. Like blogger Marsha states, the beads aren’t simply beads, because “the bead IS the letter”! Continue reading
BIG IDEAS: Colorful Classroom Mosaics
Everyone in your class contributes to this activity! Our second BIG IDEA feature post will show you how to make this amazing classroom mosaic mural. Continue reading
Holiday Bead Wreath
Make a fun, simple ornament with Little Shape Beads! Continue reading