Rosa Parks Was Not Tired That Day
Rosa Parks Was Not Tired That Day Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was born on Feb 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama and died on Oct 24, 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. Her mother was a teacher and her father a carpenter. Rosa lived to the ripe old age of 92 and did...
4 Ways Puzzles Exercise Your Brain
Puzzles Are VersatilePuzzles are some of the most versatile learning tools available for the home and classroom. It’s no wonder there’s a special day set aside on January 29 each year to showcase the plethora of options on National Puzzle Day. There truly is something for everyone. If you...
What are Environmentally Friendly Peat Alternatives?
If you haven’t read the post about peat bogs and why they are a fragile, non-renewable resource, make sure you read it here. In this post you will learn about interesting and innovative peat alternatives. Why Do We Need a Peat Alternative? Some gardeners and the nursery trade will still argue...
Easy DIY Newspaper Seedling Pots
Here’s a perfect classroom activity to DIY newspaper seedling pots instead of buying peat pellets. Have you read the post on why we need to find alternatives to using peat and preserve the centuries old peat bogs? If not, make sure you read it here. And if you need...
3 DIY Tips to Fix Puzzle Knobs
Are lost, loose or broken puzzle knobs the bane of your day? How did another one fall off yet again?? Fear not, a little maintenance and properly reattaching the knobs is all that is needed. The key word here of course is – properly. Now that school is drawing...
DIY Seed Tape in 5 Easy Steps
Here’s a fantastic little activity that is perfect for the budding little gardeners in your classroom or at home. You’ll have all the materials readily available from home, except perhaps seeds. Excellent spring classroom activity You may have noticed that some plant and vegetable seeds are now available for purchase already...
Peat Bogs and Marshes Glossary
Here’s a few glossary terms to get you started for developing a unit on peat bogs, marshes, wetlands, the plants and animals that live there and the importance of conservation. I never thought of “mire” coming from the word “quagmire”, or even that you can use “mire” as a...
For Peat’s Sake – Save the Peat Bogs !
When spring is in the air, chances are you start thinking about seed starting. Before you go to the garden centre to stock up on peat pellets, make sure you read this post first. Peat bogs are extremely valuable resources that take centuries to form – yes, centuries. To...
Ladybugs – Predators of the Garden
Ladybugs – Predators of the Garden Ladybugs don’t look much like predators of the garden, but you’d be surprised at how voracious they are at eating their favourite food – aphids! Adult ladybugs can eat upwards of 50 aphids a day! I think it’s fair to call them predators with...
Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments
Mmmmmmm…Cinnamon! It’s funny how certain spices are associated with particular holidays and foods, just like certain colours have become associated with different festive themes. Cinnamon is one of my favourite spices so I look forward to unpacking the Christmas decorations every year and finding the Cinnamon Ornament my daughter made...
