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Flashcards and synoptic tables have always been part of the way I learn, and I genuinely enjoy making them. My set of Dutch irregular verb flashcards, in particular, inspired me to write this article. Flashcards are a widely used instructional tool that combine visual and verbal elements to support children’s learning. Their effectiveness can be… Read more: Active Recall and Dual Coding in Practice: The Educational Value of Flashcards for Children.

Summer break was wonderful, but we’re already back in school! This term, I’ll be teaching calligraphy, and I’m super excited about it. Have you ever looked at a piece of writing that looked more like art than just words? That’s calligraphy! The word calligraphy comes from the Greek words kallos (beautiful) and graphein (to write).… Read more: Calligraphy for Children: The Art of Beautiful Writing

Connecting with Nature Through Words & Wonder. There’s something magical about being outside — the sunshine on your face, the rustling leaves, the sound of birds singing nearby. Journaling outdoors takes all that magic and gives kids a way to capture it. Whether sitting under a shady tree, lying on a picnic blanket, or exploring… Read more: Summer Journaling for Kids.

Teaching Cultures to Kids Through Crafting: Building Understanding One Project at a Time We’ve just returned from spring break, and after a holiday, it’s always nice to ease back into routine with activities that help us reconnect. That’s why we decided to visit the Wereldmuseum (World Museum) in Rotterdam—a perfect spot where kids can explore… Read more: Making the World Feel Closer

For some people, writing is a great way to express themselves. But if you find writing difficult, you might want to try drawing instead. Drawing is one of the most basic and accessible forms of visual expression. Long before brushes or colored pigments were invented, early humans used charcoal, sticks, or sharp stones to draw… Read more: Observational Drawing at the Botanical Garden