STEM education increases confidence, skills, and motivation to complete tasks & solve problems. Build STEM into a child’s education.
This Is What the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education Is Like
Find out about the Reggio Emelia approach to early childhood education. See if you think it will be a good fit for your child or classroom?
Parents and Kids Can Try Any of These Five Fun Crafts Together to Strengthen Bonds and Improve Mood
Research shows the benefits of crafts on mental health, self-esteem, and cognitive functions, Try any of these arts and crafts ideas to reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood for you and your kids.
5 Hands-On Games for History or Social Studies Lessons
Get ideas for multisensory and hands-on history lessons, which is an approach supported by research, and particularly helpful for students who struggle with traditional learning methods.
Pride Reading Program Utilizes a Multi-Sensory Approach!
The Pride Reading Program uses a multi-sensory approach based on Orton Gillinham to support students with speech/language needs, dyslexia, and processing challenges.
Hands-on Learning Materials (and Ideas) for Elementary Math Skills (Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Time & Money)
Fun hands-on learning materials (and ideas) for elementary math skills (Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Time & Money)
Hands-on Learning Materials (and Ideas) for Reading Readiness and Basic Reading Skills (Phonics, Decoding and Sight Word Recognition)
Fun hands-on activities to teacher basic reading (phonics, sight words, decoding)
Research Supports the Use of Hands-on/Multisensory Approaches to Teach Reading, Writing, and Math
Find out how multisensory and hands-on learning helps students with autism, ADHD and other disabilities in reading, writing, math, and more!
Hands-on Curriculum Brings Science and Social Studies to Life for K-12 Students
Disclaimer: educationandbehavior.com has no affiliation with the TCI K-12 Publishing Company. As the author of this article, I am passionate about hands-on learning and multi-sensory approaches, two major components of TCI curriculums. Therefore, I wanted to share TCI with educators who may be interested in incorporating a hands-on/active learning approach to their social studies and science classes. Teachers’ Curriculum Institute …
4-H Clubs Offer Hands-On Learning Opportunities for Kids Across the US
What is a 4-H Club?4-H clubs provide hands-on learning in science, healthy living, and citizenship. Kids build confidence, creativity and curiosity, along with life skills such as leadership and resiliency. 4-H stands for Head, Heart, Hands, Health. Types of 4‑H Programs4‑H programs are available through local 4‑H clubs, 4‑H camps, and in-school or after-school programs. With support from adult mentors, …
4 Research-Based Strategies Parents & Teachers Can Use to Teach Basic Math
When teaching math to kids, it is important to follow the natural progression of how they learn best. When children learn language, they first learn the name on an object by someone else pointing to it or touching it and saying the name. For example, a parent points to and touches the family dog while saying “doggy.” After the parent …
5 Fun Scientific Art Projects for Kids
Just like all of us, kids want to feel happy and interested while they are learning. Hands-on activities, where children are creating, moving, and problem solving are wonderful for keeping kids engaged and involved. Science and art are two great ways to create hands-on activities! Interacting with kids in a positive way also helps to build bonds, practice social skills, and learn life lessons. …