Author: Flocabulary Team

Five ways to get kids playing and learning The national focus on standardized testing has left behind the once-sacred time for kids to race to the top of the jungle gym. Recess is in retreat, and the lack of time for play may actually be hurting students—and their test scores. Simply put, play is good for you. Here are five ways you can give your kids a brain break: 1. Give your students at least 15 minutes a day of recess A study in the journal Pediatrics found that adding just 15 minutes a day of recess improves student behavior…

Alex Rappaport, co-founder and CEO of Flocabulary, has spent the last few years transforming an idea into a business and a business into a movement. It's been an eventful year for Flocabulary: From producing new programs to fending off attacks from Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck. We sat down with Alex (he doesn't sit far away) and asked him to reflect on education, entrepreneurship, and life. 1. What do you find most rewarding about your job? Are there particular moments that stand out? I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to work on something that helps people. Running a business can…

Have you gotten as hooked on amazing video lectures as we have? If not, here's a primer. These animated and filmed lectures are guaranteed to open your mind and get you (or your students) thinking about the world in new ways. Enjoy! The Secret Powers of Time Professor Philip Zimbardo sheds light on how our outlook towards time affects our work, health and well-being. Time influences who we are as people, how we view relationships and how we act in the world. And it's all presented in this engaging animation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3oIiH7BLmg&feature=channel Can Math be as Amazing as Magic? You've never…