Magazine
History & Social Studies Come Alive Courtesy Of YouTube
Movies have come to be an effective and engaging way to teach history across all school-going age groups. They innocuously trigger discussions on historical events, and kindle interest in delving... more
What are 21st Century Skills?
What do phrases like "21st century skills" and "21st century learning" mean? What are these new skills? Why are they necessary? Who decides what these are and how they should be taught? more
Recommended Fiction for Tweens (9-12 year olds)
Parents & teachers, you’ll love these recommendations for good, wholesome tween fiction for avid and reluctant 9-12 year old readers alike. more
Of iPhone Apps for Kids and Learning through Gaming – II
The second of our 2-part series on iPhone Apps for kids. Here we share about 70 of the best apps out there for kids aged 3 to 13. more
Concept Mapping/Mind Mapping for Information Organization
Tools to help children develop key 21st century skills like critical thinking and information organization more
Computational Thinking, Programming…and the Google App Inventor
What were Papert’s views on children, computers and "powerful ideas”? Are they relevant today? Why should we introduce our kids to programming and how? Shuchi Grover & Charles Profitt give you all the answers. more
Reading Recommendations for Early Readers (4-8 year olds)
SmartBean's list of 100 popular classic and multicultural titles, award-winning authors, and well-loved book series that are sure to delight all 4 to 8 year olds. more
Recommended Reading for Young Adults (Ages 13 & up)
SmartBean's 101 recommendations of the best in young adult literature for boys and girls ages 13 and up. more
The Rights of the Reader
Gotta love this poster from Daniel Pennac's book 'The Rights of the Reader'. more
Overcoming reading difficulties with Orton-Gillingham
Elementary school teacher Adria Karlsson writes about teaching children with language-based learning disabilities how to read. more
