Teachers know. It’s that simple. Teachers know what works for their students and for themselves in the classroom. They know when their students are having the a-ha moments that make everything worthwhile—when the information and practices “click” and the students get it and move forward. Teachers know. But how do teachers wade through the […]
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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 […]
Post-it Easel Pads Perfect for the Classroom
Invented by accident in 1968, the Post-it Note has become a ubiquitous part of the office and school scene. Everyone from company CEOs to school-children use Post-it sticky pages to make lists, annotations in reports, and take notes in meetings and school lessons. Over the years, the removable, reusable adhesive has been used for […]
4 Tips to Stay Creative Over School Breaks
As an art teacher, it’s your job to develop and nurture a student’s creative side, assist with bringing more dimension and understanding to core subjects like math and science and help students express their individuality. That’s much easier done when you yourself are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed about the prospect of creation, right? Well, there’s […]
5 Art Teacher Tips for Connecting with Colleagues
We artists do enjoy our solo studio time, but a bit of adult company every now and then couldn’t hurt! Unfortunately, art rooms are usually separated from the traditional subject classrooms due to size requirements, kilns, paint smells, etc., leaving us feeling a bit lonely and left out. I am an Art Teacher…I am […]
Putting Together a School Event Calendar
One of the key preparations for an upcoming school year is laying out the school’s event calendar. It takes a lot of forethought, communication, and sometimes revision. It also comes in many different flavors. Perhaps you’re the “set it and forget it” kind of teacher that sets things up once and leaves them alone. […]
Relaxing Educationally
Summer break is made for relaxing, but many teachers feel guilty that they aren’t spending the time better preparing for the coming school year. Have no fear! Here are the best ways to relax while keeping your activities educational. Traveling – Every destination can broaden the mind if you know how to approach it. […]
The To-Do List: Wrapping Up the School Year
The end of the school year always comes too quickly. You thought you had plenty of time to get things done, but then you look at the calendar and see it’s late May. As you panic, keep this to-do list in mind. Start trashing now There are a few reasons why you would start […]