Summer Art Project: DIY Bird Feeder

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Summer is the perfect time to connect with nature. Using recycled materials, this DIY bird feeder project encourages students of all ages to get invested in the natural world around them. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a fun summer project, an educator wanting to create an inexpensive project for their community, or a caregiver who wants their children to be excited about their natural environment, this project is for you! 

10 Simple Ways Teachers Can Reflect on the School Year

The sun is out, and so is class! The team at Mobile Ed is reflecting on the past year, our challenges, achievements, and our plans for the future so we can continue educating students around the country with the best fun and educational school assembly programs. Our team is working to plan our programs so they can be more impactful, accessible, and entertaining. While we reflect on this past school year, we invite you to join us. 

Summer Science Project: Ice Cream in a Bag

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If your kids are enjoying the summer heat, they may need a treat to help them cool down. Turn your afternoon treat into a “cool” chemistry project by creating ice cream in a bag!

8 Ways to Inspire Your Kids to Read This Summer

A child’s routine can change drastically as they transition from the school year to summer break, but that doesn’t mean their reading level has to! The Mobile Ed team has procured for you several easy and efficient tips for keeping your kids and students reading (and loving it) over the summer months. 

Getting Rid of Burnout: What Leaders Can Do

Mobile Ed Productions, Inc. is an organization dedicated to supporting educators in big and small ways. As of late, many of us have felt the consequences of maintaining continuous high expectations and demands with little help: it’s called burnout and it is no stranger to most in the education field. Though there are several ways that educators can combat the symptoms of burnout, such as community support and self-care, our team has come together to create an article about ways we can attack burnout at the root.

A New Fan-Favorite Virtual Assembly: Celestial Voyage

Mobile Ed began offering Virtual Programs in 2020 when the health and safety of our community took priority. Our team got to work on redesigning all of our well-loved programs to be adapted for a virtual environment so students wouldn’t have to fall behind and educators could have more resources. Though we now offer many virtual programs, our educators are quickly developing a favorite: Celestial Voyage. 

10 Fascinating Projects for Science Fairs

The purpose of science fairs is to provide a convention for students to ask and answer questions they have about everyday life using the scientific method. Many students will create impressive displays showcasing their scientific methods and findings. Science fairs have been happening in the world for several decades. The first science fair occurred in 1942 and was hosted by the Science Talent Search. Science fairs became more popular in the 1950s after there were televised accounts of atomic weapons, Sputnik, new vaccines, and students' interest in science was piqued.

With our passion for and history of bringing educational entertainment to children in schools, we'd like to express that our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to those affected by the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.

If you take a look at any culture, it doesn't take long to find the signs and tells of astronomy deeply rooted within them. In ancient times, astronomy was studied and used as an essential tool in helping people determine the timing of important agricultural events like spring planting and fall harvests. The orientation of the ancient constellations was used as a clock by which time could be measured. “Indigenous astronomy“ was the astronomy that existed long before the Ancient Greeks and the modern era.

5 Ways to Embrace Patriotism in Your Classroom this Memorial Day

Spring has arrived, and so has another holiday: Memorial Day. Many of us can’t help but feel relieved when this three-day weekend comes around, signaling the unofficial beginning of summer, but Memorial Day can also be a fantastic way to learn about patriotism in our classrooms and honor those that gave their all for our nation, while also creating a day of rest and fun summer activities.