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Ocean Activity Worksheet/Sink or Float
March 18, 2018 admin
Best known for being featured in the movies “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory,” the clownfish has become a popular aquarium pet. Nemo and his dad, Marlin, are ocellaris clownfish, also called false clownfish or clown anemonefish. Anemonefish are so-named for the sea anemones in which they make their homes. There are 28 species of anemonefish, and they come in many colors, such as pink, red, yellow, black, brown and multi-colored stripes. Size & description Most false clownfish are orange with three white bands on the head and body. The white bands are outlined in black. Their bodies are a bit more than 3 inches (88 millimeters) long on average, but they may grow up to 4 inches (110 mm), according to the Animal Diversity Web (ADW). The tail is rounded and the dorsal fin is lined with 11 spines. Habitat False clownfish live in the coral reefs off the coasts of Australia and Southeast Asia as far north as southern Japan.... Read More... -
Under The Sea Ocean Bookmark
March 15, 2018 admin
Our planet is filled with amazing animals and cool critters. Take the ocean, for example. There are so many things to "see" in the "sea" - creatures of all shapes and sizes, with all sorts of different, fascinating behaviors. Check out some facts about some ocean animals you may be familiar with - and others you may have never even heard of! Oh, Octopus! What sea creature has a soft body, eight arms and lives on the ocean floor? An octopus, of course! While octopuses are best known for their multiple arms, it's what they can do with their eight limbs that's totally weird. Octopuses can actually taste their food with the suction cups that dot each of their arms. Plus, they can detach an arm on purpose! Why? Because after it detaches it still wiggles, which attracts predators while the octopus makes a quick getaway! Not Just Jelly What animal's head is so full of jelly, there's no... Read More... -
Ocean Word Search
March 15, 2018 admin
The ocean is a vast body of salt water that covers almost three fourths of the earth's surface. The 5 Oceans of the world are the Pacific Ocean is the largest of the world's five oceans, followed by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and contains 97 percent of the planet's water, yet more than 95 percent of the underwater world remains unexplored. Here is a fun Ocean Word Search! Have Fun! Ms. Beth https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ocean-word-search.jpg Read More... -
Easter Fun For Kids
March 7, 2018 admin
Here comes Peter Cottontail, Hopping' down the bunny trail, Hippity, hoppity, Easter's on its way. https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/E1.jpg https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/eb14-1.jpg Have Fun! Ms. Beth Read More... -
Easter Fun for Everyone!
March 3, 2018 admin
Easter Worksheets for Kids! Easter Bunny The Easter Bunny’s feet Go hop, hop, hop, While his big pink ears Go flop, flop. He is rushing on his way To bring our eggs on Easter Day, With a hop, hop, hop, hop, hop. Worksheet 1 https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1001.jpg Worksheet 2 https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Easter-5000.pdf Worksheet 3 https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Easter-6000.jpg Have Fun! Ms. Beth Read More... -
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Activities
February 28, 2018 admin
Happy St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17 in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green. Here are some Fun Activities to do at home or in your classroom! https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/St.-Patricks-5.pdf https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/St.-Patricks-5.pdf https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/St.-Patricks-3.pdf https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/St-Patricks-2.pdf https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/St-Patrick-1.pdf Have Fun! Ms. Beth Read More... -
Growing Plants in Preschool
February 26, 2018 admin
Growing Plants in Preschool As we head toward spring, I long for my garden and green things all around! Not only do I love gardening, but it is also a great learning experience for kids. When we share the joy of caring for a living, growing thing with children, the benefits are immeasurable. Studies have found that including plants in the classroom can improve children’s memory retention by helping to filter out background noise and reduce carbon dioxide. Being in the presence of plants has also been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Caring for plants gives children a sense of ownership and responsibility. Not to mention they help teach science and math concepts! It is easy to begin a little indoor garden with your preschoolers. Here is a simple plant activity for teaching the basics of plant growth and some standard measurement skills. Grow a Bean Here is what you will need to grow bean plants in your classroom:... Read More... -
FREE On-Line Teacher Training-1.5 Hour With Certificate!
February 23, 2018 admin
The Adventures of Scuba Jack has both on-line and on-sight training's for teachers to receive Professional Development hours. Our courses offer a continuum of learning and support activities designed to prepare individuals for work with and on behalf of young children and their families. These opportunities lead to improvements in the knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions of early childhood professionals. Our classes are aligned with the Common Core Standards and are delivered in Fun, Engaging ways. Try one of our FREE Online Training's packed with $120.00 Free Content: Activity Books, Story Books, Worksheets and Flash Cards. https://adventuresofscubajack.com/e-learning/course/view.php?id=3&username=guest Questions? If you have any questions or concern please call Beth Costanzo at 978-491-0747 www.adventuresofscubajack.com https://adventuresofscubajack.com/e-learning/course/view.php?id=3&username=guest Read More... -
Little Fish Swim With Me Storybook Download!
February 23, 2018 admin
Little Fish Swim With Me! This book is sure to keep your child smiling as they follow the Little Fish on her adventure through the sea. Along the way they’ll learn that even though you might be small,there’s such a big world, follow of wonders, waiting for you to explore it. Download Here! https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LittleFish-book.pdf Have Fun! Read More... -
Grandma’s Farm FREE Storybook Download
February 23, 2018 admin
Grandma's Farm FREE Book Download! Let's Take a visit to Grandma's Farm! This fun little book will teach your youngster about how much fun a farm can be, and how special a grandma is, even if yours doesn’t live on a farm. Have Fun! Ms. Beth Read More... -
Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids
February 15, 2018 admin
Valentine Day Activities for Kids! Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine,[1] is celebrated annually on February 14. Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus, Valentine's Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and romantic love in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country. https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ABC-book-for-web.pdf worksheet_4 VD worksheet_3 VD worksheet_2 VD Have Fun! Ms. Beth www.adventuresofscubajack.com Read More... -
President’s Day 2018
February 14, 2018 admin
President's Day President's Day honors and celebrates the life and achievements of George Washington, the first President of the United States (1789-1797) and 'The Father of his Country'. The day is, in practice, often used to honor and remember all past US presidents, and in particular Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson. President's Day was created in 1879, first celebrated the following year. It was originally held on Washington's actual birthday (February 22). In 1971 this was changed to the third Monday of February. It was the first federal holiday to be created in honor of an American citizen. https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/old.pdf https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/lincon.pdf https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hat.pdf https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cherry.pdf https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/abraham.pdf https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/stove.pdf Read More... -
The Lonely Lobster Story Book for Kids With Worksheets
February 14, 2018 admin
The Lonely Lobster Story Book for Kids With Worksheets The story of the Lonely Lobster is the heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between two crustaceans: a lobster and a crab. The two are thrust together during a storm and became the best of friends despite the fact that lobsters like to dine on crabs. This surprising bond between predator and prey will leave you wondering, “Why can’t we all just get along?” Lonely Lobster Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q076mDuxDmwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q076mDuxDmw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q076mDuxDmw http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cover-de-thelonelylobster.pdf Worksheets: Word Search: http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/The-Lonely-Lobster-Word-Search.pdf Lobster Facts: http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Lonely-lobster-5.pdf Lonely Lobster Counting: http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Lonely-lobster-6.pdf Crab Facts: http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Lonely-lobster-6.pdf The Lonely Lobster Tracing Practice: http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/The-Lonely-Lobster-Tracing-Practice.pdf Name: _____ The Lonely Lobster Directions: Trace each word below. The Adventures of Scuba Jack www.adventuresofscubajack.com Tracing Practice Have Fun! Ms. Beth adventuresofscubajack.com Read More... -
Valentine’s Day Fun!
February 1, 2018 admin
Valentine's Day Activity Workbook The word comes from the name of St. Valentine of Rome, priest and martyr, who is the patron saint of lovers. The holiday "Valentine's Day" (St. Valentine's Day) is celebrated annually on February 14Have Fun! Download Valentine Activity Book Here: https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Valentines.pdf Happy Valentine's Day! Ms. Beth Read More... -
Lego Activity Book
February 1, 2018 admin
Hello, Everyone loves Lego's. Children love building-- they love creating buildings and skyscrapers. Making bridges and houses. They learn colors and the importance of sharing. The possibilities are endless. Here are some wonderful hands on fun from the Adventures of Scuba Jack! https://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Legos_Workbook.pdf Enjoy!! Ms. Beth Read More... -
Little Fish Swim With Me.
January 30, 2018 adminLittle Fish Swim With Me is a delightful story about the sea creatures that are encountered when you live upon the ocean floor. Our Story has a fun video that reads the story and also some worksheets that help ensure comprehension. In this way learning is cemented to the brain enabling retention. Download the Little Fish Booklet Here: http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LittleFish-book.pdf http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LittleFish-book.pdf [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Little-Fish-3.mp4"][/video] Enjoy Ms. Beth adventuresofscubajack.com Read More... -
Letter Y Activity Workbook Download
January 26, 2018 admin
The Letter Y Activity Workbook Download The Letter Y is the second to last letter of the Alphabet. I have created an FREE Activity Workbook Download that encompasses all the elements of a good lesson plan or your child can do these activities in the comfort of their own home. Our Activity Book includes: Fine Motor Skills Math Pre-Reading Crafts Writing And much more http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Y-book-with-cover.pdfhttp://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Y-book-with-cover.pdf Enjoy! Beth :)adventuresofscubajack.com Read More... -
Letter Z Activity Book Download
January 26, 2018 admin
The Letter Z Activity Book Download! Are you looking for letter Z activities to use with your preschooler or kindergartner? I have created a Letter Z Activity Book Download for both parents and teachers. Pick and choose what works for you and your child. Whether you’re doing Letter of the Week or simply giving more focus to a particular letter, you’ll find lots of ideas for hands-on learning! http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Z-Book-2-1.pdf Learning Letter Z Crafts Book List Fine Motor Math Printables Z Book (2) Have Fun! Ms. Beth adventuresofscubajack.com Read More... -
Free Letter X Activity Book Download
January 26, 2018 admin
The Letter X Activity Book Download The Letter X is one of the last letters of the Alphabet. It's true sound is the Ks sound as in Fox and Box. It's fairly obvious that there isn't many crafts that begin with the Letter X. Here we have created an activity booklet for our class to engage and excite! Download FREE Activity Book Here! X-Book-with-cover Enjoy, Ms. Beth adventuresofscubajack.com Read More... -
Watch Scuba Jack’s Coastline Critters Via Youtube That Teaches About the Beach.
January 26, 2018 admin
New England is home to a wide variety beach area marine life. Some of the most common animals found on New England beaches are horseshoe crabs, skates (stingrays), jellyfish and harbor seals. Some migrate each year. For example, the skate, horseshoe crab and jellyfish are all summer residents and leave by early fall. Harbor seals, live in here all year long. Saltwater gamefish such as bluefish and striped bass come to North Atlantic shorelines during warmer weather. Walking on any of New England's pristine beaches, you can encounter piping plovers, terns, gulls, eiders and cormorants. The most popular visitors are just offshore: pilot, finback, humpback & Minke Whales. New England waters are home to several species of elasmobranchs – or sharks, rays, and skates. Among the sharks most commonly seen in New England waters are spiny dogfish and blue sharks. Other less frequently encountered sharks are the Porbeagle, Mako and basking sharks. And, although there are several types of rays... Read More... -
Teaching Math Through Bird Watching
January 25, 2018 admin
Teaching Math Through Bird Watching We love to watch birds at the feeder in our backyard during the winter months! Bird watching is an excellent activity to inspire a love of wildlife in your children or students, provides a calming, quiet activity on busy days, and is engaging for even the youngest learners. Preschoolers love to spot birds, and enjoy learning the different types. If you set up your bird feeding station near a window, kids can observe during any weather and throughout the day. A bird-themed center or discovery table near the window allows you to share books about birds, set out kid-friendly binoculars and chart paper to keep track of what birds are spotted. Setting Up a Bird Feeder Setting up a bird feeder is easy, and there are many different options for doing so. Think about where you will put the feeder, what your goals are for your students and what will work best for your location.... Read More... -
Ocean Activity Workbook for Kids
January 24, 2018 admin
Ocean Activity Workbook for Kids Ocean Activity Workbook for Kids Dive into Fun Activities with our engaging Ocean Activity Workbook for Kids. Over 30 pages of fun activities to teach about the oceans and the creatures that live within. We have also included: Math Reading Writing Tracing Cutting and some ocean crafts. The fun activities are sure to please and offer hours of learning. http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/book-Ocean-new-2018.pdf Have Fun! Beth Read More... -
Teaching Vowels in Pre-K
January 23, 2018 admin
Teaching Vowels in Pre-K Fill in the missing vowel (1) Students will enter kindergarten with assorted reading abilities. Some will have developed strong, foundational skill sets in preschool or at home; some might have trouble recognizing the difference between long and short vowel sounds, and others might have difficulty even reading the alphabet. Teaching your children about vowel sounds hinges upon helping each of them to recognize common letter patterns and then to understand how those letter patterns relate to specific sounds. Fill in the missing vowel (1) Vowel Sounds (1) Short Vowel Review (1) http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Vowel-Sounds-1.pdf short vowel - letter o (1) Vowel Cards - including Y (1) http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Vowel-Sounds-1.pdf Have Fun! adventuresofscubajack.com Ms. Beth Read More... -
Mitten Counting Fun
January 21, 2018 admin
Mitten Counting Fun We have another fun Winter craft for kids. http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Snowball-making-5.pdf This mitten craft has the number 5 on the worksheet. Students must use tongs to place 5 cotton balls on each mitten. This is a great way to strengthen fine motor skills and to strengthen number recognition as well as counting skills. What you will need: 10 Cotton Balls Tongs Very easy, very fun craft to practice at home or in a classroom. Have Fun! Ms. Beth Read More... -
Snowman Letter Matching Activity Worksheet
January 17, 2018 admin
Snowman Alphabet Matching Worksheet Alphabetic Recognition Alphabetic recognition is sometimes called letter recognition or letter identification, but all three terms have the same meaning. They refer to the ability to visually recognize letters of the alphabet. This includes the ability to name each letter and match that letter name with its written form, both upper and lower case, and in both manuscript and cursive. Alphabet recognition also includes the ability to distinguish between similar looking letters, like C/G, M/W, d/b and p/q. Letter recognition is important because it enables beginning readers to figure out how printed text is associated with the spoken language. Having a mastery of letter names can make learning letter sounds easier for young readers. The sounds of many letter names are closely related to the sound the letter sounds. For example, say “d” and you will hear the /d/ sound. Say “m” and you will hear the /m/ sound. Many letters of the alphabet follow this,... Read More... -
Snowman Color Fun!
January 16, 2018 admin
Snowman Color Fun It's that time of the year where the cold winds blow and winter is in full swing. Kids love playing in the snow and they love when school is cancelled due to inclement weather. We can all agree that the number one reason kids love winter so much is because they get to make snowmen everywhere they go. One in your back yard, one in the school yard, one on the way to their friend’s place … it’s impossible to stop a child’s creativity during the snowy season! The downside of winter are, of course, the short days, and too cold to go outside. The weather outside may be frightful, but we’ve come up with some fun activities to do during a cold winters day. The Adventures of Scuba Jack has lots of fun activities for kids. Just download our crafts directly from our website for hours of fun participating in engaging, wintery activities. Snowman Color Matching... Read More... -
A-Z Dauber Worksheets that are a BLAST!
January 16, 2018 admin
A-Z Dauber Worksheets Do your students love daubers? Mine do! Want to give them a craft that is engaging and fun! Here is A-Z Dauber Worksheets for Kids. Letter A Dauber Worksheet A http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/A.pdf Letter B Dauber Worksheet http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/B.pdf Letter C Dauber Worksheet http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/C.pdf Letter D Dauber Worksheet http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/D.pdf You can visit our website for more dauber worksheets www.adventuresofscubajack.com Best, Ms. Beth Read More... -
Hair Raising Preschool Science
December 26, 2017 admin
Hair-Raising Preschool Science! Zap! Winter can be a shocking time as we shuffle through our dry, heated homes in our stocking feet or slippers, across the carpeted floor. Or maybe you notice more often as you slide out of the car in your puffy down coat, and then touch the door...zap! Why do we get these little shocks? Why does your hair stand up when you pull a sweater over your head? These might be questions your young child has this time of year. Turns out, the science behind these little zaps can actually be fun and less shocking, if you have the right supplies. Here is an easy science investigation to try in your classroom or at home. Static Electricity Investigation! A great time to try this investigation is just after the holidays, or after a birthday party, as you'll have most of the materials on hand. Materials: • balloons • a few of the following: tissue paper, newspaper,... Read More... -
Sink or Float Science Experiment
December 10, 2017 admin
Sink and Float: Science That Leaves Them Begging for More! Printable Worksheet: sink_float_printable_Nov17 (1) As an early childhood educator, it is always a good idea to have some engaging lessons for when the weather is too chilly or inclement to head outdoors. Exploring the idea of sinking and floating is super fun and sets a firm foundation for many science concepts that will be important as children grow older. Background: Sinking and Floating Science Learning what sinks and floats in water builds a strong foundation in science concepts such as: density, buoyancy and properties of matter. Although you may not use these terms with young students, their experiences exploring sinking and floating will help scaffold future learning. Feeling shaky on your science? Although it would not be age-appropriate to present this information to Preschool or Kindergarten aged students, here is some science background to help you understand the science concepts. An object will sink or float in water based on... Read More... -
The Benefits of Homeschooling With The Adventures of Scuba Jack
November 26, 2017 admin
The Benefits of Homeschooling with The Adventures of Scuba Jack Many parents of young children are considering homeschooling today. While making the choice to homeschool can be overwhelming, parents considering this path should know they are not alone. In 2011, there were over 2 million American homeschooled students, with that number increasing about 2%-8% each year since. Homeschooling families are diverse in their ethnic backgrounds, political affiliations, income levels, education levels, and reasons for homeschooling. These reasons can include, but are not limited to: • Being able to individualize the curriculum for each child, • Having the opportunity to enhance family relationships, • Being able to take the classroom “on the road,” not being held captive to a specific location, and • Having options to use teaching methods that are not typical in institutional schools Further, many families choose to homeschool to foster their child’s academic success. Statistics show that homeschooled students score above average on achievement and college admissions... Read More... -
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Said No Teacher Ever
November 15, 2017 admin
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Everyone has heard the catchy Christmas song by Andy Williams, but it’s also the most wonderful time of the year for students across the globe. The holiday season is officially upon us. And with it brings a combination of headaches and joy for all the teachers as well. Trying to contain all the kids’ excitement and actually have them focus on learning a bit is a difficult task. Listed below are a few days that are more challenging than others around this time of year. The Day Before Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for all that we have in our lives. The day before Thanksgiving is a day that teachers somehow just have to survive. One after another, students show up at your desk informing you on what they have planned for the next day. Did you ask for them to tell you about their itinerary for Thanksgiving? Probably... Read More... -
Introducing Solid Foods To A Child’s Diet-Stress Free Baby Food
November 14, 2017 admin
Stress-Free Baby Food-Introducing Solid Foods To A Child's Diet I have written before about some common parenting stressors (namely sleep and potty training) that, in most cases, tend to work themselves out with little to no parental intervention. Let’s go ahead and add baby food to that list! You can’t get much more basic than eating, pooping and sleeping, and kids are typically going to master all of these skills eventually regardless of what we do (or do not do) to encourage them. I will discuss how to introduce solid foods to a child's diet and how it can be stress free. Now that my youngest daughter is approaching the 6-month mark (say it ain’t so!), I have been starting to think about how I would like to approach her introduction to solid foods. With both girls, I have thankfully had access to the resources, information, support, and anatomy necessary to make breastfeeding successful. Because the nutritional content of breastmilk... Read More... -
Happy Thanksgiving from the Adventures of Scuba Jack
November 7, 2017 admin
Happy Thanksgiving from The Adventures of Scuba Jack Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie, and vegetables. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have. Also, it's a day that's set as a reminder for us to be grateful. Thanksgiving is a special holiday: a whole day focused on spending time with loved ones and being thankful, without much of the commercialism that has crept into many other holidays. But before you pull up to the table to enjoy your delicious Thanksgiving feast, consider the opportunities this day presents to teach children about the important values of Thanksgiving, such as thankfulness, gratitude, and family. Here is a fun Roll the Dice game to play with your kids: http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dinner_dice.pdf http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/corn.pdf http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/color_dice.pdf http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/turkey_dice.pdf http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pilgrim_boy.pdf http://adventuresofscubajack.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/myflower.pdf Best, Ms. Beth Read More... -
Halloween Treats That Are Fun to Eat
October 22, 2017 admin
Halloween Treats That Are Fun to Eat Halloween is a fun time of the year for parties and gatherings. It is a time of year for costumes and trick or treating. I just came back from a day in Salem, Massachusetts and my son and I had an amazing time. We walked around and learned some history, ate some great Mexican food and enjoyed a candlelit tour. The decorations were amazing and ghouls were lurking on every street corner if you dared to take a picture with one. We were walking down a street passed the old cemetery and saw some fun Haunted Houses to send a shiver down your spine. My 12 year old son opted out of these frightening experiences. Halloween is in full-swing, and while kids love to dress in costumes and cause mischief, parents dread the thought of all the leftover candy and the tremendous amount of calories that accompany the day. But Halloween is actually... Read More... -
Cloth Diapering Made Easy
October 22, 2017 admin
Cloth Diapering Made Easy If you’ve ever thought about trying cloth diapers, my advice is to DO IT! We’re on our second kid in cloth diapers, and I still love them as much as I did the first time around. Why? - Cloth diapers are cheaper than disposable diapers. - Cloth diapers produce less waste and are better for the environment. - Cloth diapers give you the peace of mind of knowing exactly what you have resting 24/7 against your baby’s most sensitive parts. Now, if you start trying to shop for cloth diapers online, you will likely fall down a rabbit hole of adorable $25+ all-in-one diapers with the most beautiful prints you have ever seen. These diapers are the most like disposable diapers in shape and function, and they require very little guesswork since the waterproof cover is attached to the absorbent diaper. These make good diapers for a babysitter or daycare, but for everyday use … RESIST... Read More... -
St. Patrick’s Day Worksheets for Kids!
March 14, 2017 admin
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated each year on March 17th. In Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day is both a holy day and a national holiday. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland as he was the one who brought Christianity to the Irish. According to legend, Saint Patrick used a shamrock to explain about God. The shamrock, which looks like clover, has three leaves on each stem. Saint Patrick told the people that the shamrock was like the idea of the Trinity, that in the one God there are three divine beings: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The shamrock was sacred to the Druids, so Saint Patrick's use of it in explaining the trinity was very wise. Although it began in Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in countries around the world. People with Irish heritage remind themselves of the beautiful green countryside of Ireland by wearing green and taking part in the festivities. Some of it’s traditions are: Parades - Parades are oftenly... Read More... -
FREE Letter”T” Activity Workbook Download
March 12, 2017 admin
[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md="12"] Are you looking for letter T activities to use with your preschooler or kindergartner? Maybe you’re a classroom teacher browsing for more ideas. We offer you the Letter "T" Activity Workbook for your kids. Learning the alphabet is one milestone that we tend to mark as an indication of a child's successful entry into the world of reading. A child who can name all the letters in the alphabet by the end of kindergarten will be equipped with an important foundational stepping stone toward recognizing sounds and printed words. It is important, however, to understand that at this age learning the letters is just one of many prereading skills that are important for your child to acquire. FREE Letter "T" Activity Workbook helps in teaching the crucial alphabetic principle to the growing minds. All of it’s pages consist of pictures and words representing the featured alphabet. Use this activity book to make the children familiar with the... Read More... -
Top Ten Ocean Facts!
March 18, 2018 admin
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I loved the FREE On-Line Reading Course. I took this class during my lunch break and used all the FREE materials later that day in my classroom. I like taking a class that gives you the materials to use in your class. It takes away the guess work and the time scouring the internet for documents. I will be taking more classes with The Adventures of Scuba Jack.
Hannah Brimicombe, Boston, MA.
I have taken a few courses with Beth and The Adventures of Scuba Jack. I love these courses—they are both fun and interactive. Beth keeps her audience engaged with games, prizes and lots of helpful information that can be used in any classroom.
Alee Piscitello, Boston, MA.
I liked the Training very much. I enjoy getting new ideas and sharing what I have learned. I was also impressed on how prepared you were with everything.
Faye Pavia, Boston, MA
I found adventuresofscubajack.com is a source of amazing and creative english-learning tools for both teachers and kids. Instead of the boring classroom, the site offers fun games and exciting activities that cope with technology and attract the kids. It provides the teachers with a lot of free educational materials and creative e-learning courses. I can’t wait to see more. Many thanks to Beth for her major efforts, dedication and passion! Amira Taha, Egypt
Amira Taha, Egypt
Amira Taha, Egypt
My Grandchildren love to do the activities! It offers hours of enjoyment! Cheryl Parsons, Orlando, Florida
Cheryl Parson, Orlando Florida
My Grandchildren love to do the activities! It offers hours of enjoyment!
I really enjoyed your Literacy Workshop. I was able to get to get many ideas and information on how to incorporate Reading, Writing and Math and listening techniques into our daily activities. It was great to hear from other child care teachers on the different techniques they use as well. Thanks again!
Jen Sutera, Boston, MA.
The E-leaning is a VERY AMAZING tool for kids, I choose it to teach my daughter counting, Reading and Phonics. She loved the ocean and the design of the courses and we spend wonderful time together watching these courses. I highly recommend this tool for everyone 🙂
Bassem Salah, Cairo, Egypt
Great games! Fun engaging website! Basil Robinson, Kingston, Jamaica
Basil Robinson
Great games! Fun engaging website!
My kids love The Adventures of Scuba Jack. We watch the episodes all the time! They love the activities too! Younes Der, Alger, Algeria
Younes Der
My kids love The Adventures of Scuba Jack. We watch the episodes all the time! They love the activities too!
In working with Miss Beth, I've found that she is nothing but dedicated to helping young children and entire families learn and grow. She is passionate about literacy and knows that it's important for children to develop a love for books and reading at an early age. It is a pleasure to work with her and The Adventures of Scuba Jack; their passion for educating and empowering the future generations is inspiring and encouraging!
Lindsay B. Galesburg, IL
I love my Mom! No one works as hard as she does. No one cares about kids more than she does. Reading is her passion and she makes sure children departing her school to go to Kindergarten are ready and prepared. She truly understands the importance of Early Childhood Education.
Julianna Costanzo
Julianna Costanzo
As the voice of Scuba Jack I feel the responsibility to help children learn to read and to become successful. I love the vision, I love the goal and I love the message The Adventures of Scuba Jack sends throughout the world that Reading is Important and Worthwhile!!! Jacob Rex Durham, New Hampshire
Jacob Rex
Jacob Rex
I have worked with the Adventures of Scuba Jack on many projects. The company practices what it preaches. The curriculum that has been created is used in her child care center and summer camp. The students who graduate from her program are more than prepared. Additionally, her bond with her students are strong.......Her oldest students are in their 30's and stop by to visit, text or Facebook her. That is a true testament to her character and warmth. Most importantly, I love her dearly because she is my Mom! Keep up the Great Work!
Alexandra Costanzo
Alexandra Costanzo
It gives us such JOY to see The Adventures of Scuba Jack continually create new and engaging material that help young children thrive and succeed. We have watched ASJ grow over the years; children remain the priority. Equally important are the relationships Beth has with all her students. It's wonderful to see and inspiring. Pat and Dick Gibbs also known as Mom and Dad
Pat and Dick Gibbs
Pat and Dick Gibbs
Beth has created the perfect balance between academics and play at Woodland Place. She fully understands the value of both, and creates learning opportunities that are fun and engaging while remembering to leave time for fresh air, free play and imagination exploration. Her curriculum is unique and comprehensive, covering everything that children need in order to be ready for Kindergarten. My son, Joey, entered Kindergarten completely prepared and knowing more than just the basics. There were no surprises, no academic areas that he hadn't at least been introduced to at Woodland Place, allowing him to transition with confidence. He continues…
Melanie Giacalone
Joey Giacalone
Our daughter Amelie started at Woodland Place Childcare when she was 3. In the past two years she’s leaned pre-reading skills, basic math, and shape recognition. Now she’s almost 5 and we have full confidence she’s ready for kindergarten. Thank you Miss Beth! The Munroe Family, Boston, Mass
Nissa Munroe
Nissa Munroe
Ms Beth and her staff have provided such a loving and nurturing environment for my two daughters. I don't know what I would do without them! My oldest daughter is graduating this year with all the skills necessary for success in Kindergarten, as well as great enthusiasm for learning. I couldn't be more grateful for the daily commitment to my children! The Galbraith Family- Boston, Mass
Rachel Galbraith
Eloise Galbraith
Scuba jack is a great learning program . It's fun and taught my son basic information he needs for kindergarten. The Pierce Family Boston, Mass
Kat Pierce
The Pierce Family
The books and video's are great!
Eva Agnosto Baen
All three of my children have used The Adventures of Scuba Jack curriculum and they were truly prepared for Kindergarten and life in general. Early Learning is vital if you want your child to have a strong academic foundation. They started public school advanced and this continued throughout High School. My children got academic scholarships in college (due to good grades) which helped tremendously. The savings due to good grades/scholarships helped us afford college tution!
Anthony Costanzo
Anthony Costanzo
Eliza loves her workbooks and the projects. The workbooks are part of her daily fun when she is at home. They give her confidence, expand her creativity and allow her to feel more independent. The best part is that she is learning while playing. We even took some of the books with us on vacation!! The Mitchell Family Boston, Mass
The Mitchell Family
The Mitchell Family
The Adventures of Professor Galaxy has helped my kids in so many ways! Their reading and comprehension has grown so much. The workbooks and videos make my life easier that’s for sure! But my kids are 18 and 15 now and they still love it!!! Thank you Scuba Jack and more importantly Professor Galaxy!!! Ryan Daniel Las Vegas
Ryan Gibbs
Ryan Gibbs
Hi this is the New Zealand artist known as kikwidesigns I have worked for The Adventures of Scubajack for 8 years. Scubajack as a resource for children's education is both fun for children and valuable for there parents. From instruction from Beth Costanzo I have drawn many activity books,worksheets and crafts used for the delight of families that brings education, fun and smiles all around for all ages. Scubajack brings both value with free printable activity books with learning activities and value with affordable educational books into your home. Highly recommended.
Jeremy Marx’s
Jeremy Marxs
The curriculum at Woodland Place is a wonderful balance of age-appropriate, enriching activities and creative fun. After attending Woodland Place, my daughter was not only ready for kindergarten, but had gained a love for learning. She was at an academic advantage from her time spent at Woodland Place.
Cara Baldassano
Cara Baldassano
Beth Costanzo and her staff at Woodland Place hold a special place in my heart! The care they provide for my children is compatible to that of family! I am confident that my children are in the best hands possible and do not worry one bit that they are not only closely watched after but also loved while in their care. Beth's passion and level of education is also exceptionally impressive. I love watching our children's vocabulary and learning grow each week! The Juden Family Boston, Mass
The Juden Family
The Juden Family
I have used the Scuba Jack program and materials with my preschool aged students and they loved it! I have also found it helpful for my older students that still need a bit more practice with the lower level letter recognition, phonemic awareness and phonic skills. Thank you Scuba Jack!
Lauren Marshall
Lauren Marshall
My two daughters absolutely loved everything about Scuba Jack, and I saw immediate improvement in core concepts. They are more than prepared for kindergarten thanks to this program. As a dad, I think Scuba Jack is fantastic! The Gibbs Family--Austin Texas
Richard Gibbs Jr, Austin, Texas
Richard Gibbs Jr, Austin, Texas
We love the Scuba Jack curriculum especially for the way it has evolved as Beatrice has grown. A a young toddler, Beatrice loved the curriculum because it was playful and fun, and i was happy there was no pressure placed on her to learn "academics" before she was ready. Thanks to that early exposure, she now comes home at almost 4 year old excited to show me the letters she can identify and write. She even loves matching sounds to the letters-- to her, learning has always been fun!
The HInderlie McLanahan Family
The HInderlie McLanahan Family
It's always difficult to educate your own children at home. The teachers at Woodland Place have been amazing in preparing our child for her next step in her educational journey! The Lewis Family Boston Mass
The Lewis Family
The Lewis Family
My two daughters absolutely loved everything about Scuba Jack, and I saw immediate improvement in core concepts. They are more than prepared for kindergarten thanks to this program. As a dad, I think Scuba Jack is fantastic! The Gibbs Family--Austin Texas
Richard J. Gibbs Jr.
Richard J. Gibbs Jr.
The "Literacy Workshop" with Beth Costanzo was very informative. It was a fun atmosphere to connect with other community preschools and discuss what we do in our classrooms. The Adventures of Scuba Jack is a fun learning experience for all young learners. Beth was able to provide a different outlook for teachers during her Scuba Jack workshop! She gave us many new materials to bring into our classroom: books, games, reading and writing activities. Thanks Beth! Abby Cahill, Boston, Mass Riverview Preschool
Abby Cahill
Abby Cahill
Our son has shown a great deal of progress at Woodland Place. He now shares, and counts. He knows his colors, shapes, the alphabet and many other skills to prepare him for Kindergarten. Also, he became much more task oriented and patient. We absolutely love Woodland Place and the Scuba Jack curriculum. Additionally, the dedication and care my son receives from the staff is amazing. The Bolognese Family, Boston, Mass
The Bolognese Family
The Bolognese Family
My name is Kathryn Salm and I have been a teacher and instructor my entire life in many different subjects and capacities-teaching Music, Scuba diving and Aviation/Flying just to name a few. I know what the basics of good instruction requires and how optimal learning is achieved. Having worked with Beth Costanzo on her ScubaJack Literacy training program, I know that she has created wonderful tools and “mini-courses” which accelerate teachers’ knowledge in how to achieve great literacy learning outcomes in their pre-school age children. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend that you look into using Beth’s Adventures of…
Kathryn Salm, Tucson, Arizona
Kathryn Salm, Tucson, Arizona
Beth's e-learning training are very informative and easy to follow. They are great for teachers as well as parents. After learning about what we can do to help children become better learners, she provides many materials to do so. As a preschool teacher myself, it is amazing to see teachers come together for the common goal of improving children's learning! I also know many families enrolled in her preschool/summer program that absolutely love it! Carissa Favaloro, Boston, Mass
Carissa Favaloro
Carissa Favaloro
My daughter has been attending Woodland Place for a little under two years now. We started her right before she turned 2. The knowledge she has gained from Beth and her staff is remarkable. Every day she comes home with something new whether it be art work, a new book, a new song, etc. The books Beth makes with The Adventures of Scuba Jack...one letter for each week is brilliant. We bring them with us everywhere! They really do make a difference in her ABC's and 123"s. Even after my daughter has come home for the day we visit The…
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