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    Spring Cleaning Guide to a Completely Clean Whiteboard

    Teacher Life

    It’s tough to feel like you’re getting a fresh start with a clean classroom when you can still read last week’s notes on your wiped off whiteboard. Stains from writing left up for a long time can be tricky to remove with a standard eraser. Follow these steps to have your whiteboard looking fresh […]

    Tagged With: Spring, Spring Cleaning

    Spring into the New Season with Our Top Cleaning Tips

    Organization & Storage

    An early spring means more time to stretch out that big spring cleaning project! Not only does a thorough spring clean make the classroom feel fresh and ready for the final push of the school year, it also serves as a great head start on end-of-year clean-up. Make a checklist of tasks, give yourself […]

    Tagged With: Spring, Spring Cleaning

    Classroom Cleaning Hacks for Busy Teachers

    Teacher Life

    Classroom Cleaning Hacks for Busy Teachers

    A busy teacher has little, if any, time to devote to cleaning the classroom. Even so, it’s a necessary part of the job. Get your classroom in shape and keep it that way with our cleaning hacks. Whether it’s the end of the year, the beginning, or somewhere in the middle, these tips will […]

    Spring Cleaning: Freshening up Your PE Activities

    Physical Education

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    Spring Forward It’s that time in the school year when teachers look for ways to keep students engaged, invested, and interested in physical education and activities. Whether you’re using spring to revisit and review PE concepts and activities from across the year or are introducing new ones, this is the perfect time to freshen […]

    Tagged With: Spring

    Promote Student Health Through Better Learning Space Design

    Learning Spaces

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    Students can’t learn effectively if they struggle with challenges to their health and well-being, which is why promoting healthy habits is a core strategy for improving academic achievement. Supporting student wellness is also critical to educating the whole child and developing smart behaviors that last a lifetime. Although promoting student health has always been […]

    Tagged With: Learning Environments

    Plan Now for Success Next Year

    Inspiration & Planning

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    Planning for the next school year may feel far off, but getting a head start can relieve stress. By identifying necessary supplies for next year, and placing your order now, you’ll create a seamless start that benefits both you and your students. Start With Classroom Organization A well-organized classroom sets the tone for smooth […]

    Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom for Summer Break

    Teacher Life

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    Packing up your classroom can seem like a daunting task, but it’s a crucial part of wrapping up the school year. By taking the time to prepare, organize, and streamline the process, you set yourself up for a smoother transition when fall arrives. Plus, it’s a great way to reflect on the year, declutter, […]

    Kits for Kidz®Helps Students in Need

    Back to School

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    Equity in Education Starts with Essentials From Kits for Kidz® When students step into the classroom, they should be focused on learning, not worrying about whether they have the supplies they need to succeed. But for many children facing financial hardships, homelessness, or the aftermath of a natural disaster, basic school essentials can be […]

    Taking a Balanced Approach Between EdTech and Hands-on

    Educational Technology

    School districts nationwide are investing in mobile devices, electronic learning tools, interactive touch screens, 3D printers, virtual reality headsets, digital content, robotics kits, and other age-appropriate EdTech tools in an effort to transform teaching and learning. But simply adding technology alone won’t change the nature of instruction. There needs to be a balance between […]

    Creating Healthy Learning Environments for Staff & Students

    Learning Spaces

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    When students are healthy, happy, and physically active, research shows they perform much better academically—and learning healthy habits at an early age can set them up for a lifetime of success. While PK-12 leaders are rightly focused on the well-being of their students, staff health and wellness are just as important for student success. […]

    Tagged With: Learning Environments, Student Wellness

    Educational Games for National Game & Puzzle Week

    Out of School

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    This Thanksgiving week, families will find themselves preparing food, cleaning the house, traveling to relatives, or finding room for relatives to visit. In the middle of all that, it can be difficult to find time to bond with the kids much less encourage them to exercise their brains. But fear not, because the week […]

    Tagged With: Group Activities & Games, Holiday Crafts & Activities

    5 Necessities for Cold & Flu Season in the Classroom

    Healthy Students

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    You know it’s coming every year, but with all the responsibilities piled on teachers, we know it can be difficult to cover all bases at all times. Back to school activities take control, and next thing you know, you’re decorating for Halloween. Then it’s winter break, and we’re into the early months of the […]

    Tagged With: Fall, Safety, Winter

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