With the beginning of 2017, we all know what that means: a new year, new beginnings, and new resolutions. Time and again, getting in shape tops the charts of New Year’s resolutions. According to Nielsen, the majority of those surveyed placed getting fit on their list, topping any other resolution. This is the year […]
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10 Fun Teacher Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Whether you want to deliver a gift for an educator in your life or need inspiration for a “Secret Santa” exchange with a coworker, here are a few teacher gift ideas to get you started. Choose one or a few to create a thoughtful teacher gift that may add a little extra holiday cheer […]
Your Substitute Teacher Will Love You for Creating This Kit
When a substitute teacher doesn’t have all the information they need, it not only makes the day much harder for them, but it can disrupt the flow of your lesson plans for days to come. Plan ahead now to give your substitute teacher the tools they need for a smooth and productive day, and […]
10 Myths About Homeschooling Debunked
Homeschooling is a wonderful educational option, but misconceptions abound about this unique and interesting model of education. Here are 10 homeschooling myths, and the truth about each one. 1. You have to have a teacher’s license. Different areas have different rules about homeschooling, but most places make it easy for the dedicated parent to […]
Creating Teachable Summer Moments with Your Child
Summer time comes with long days of family fun, relaxation, and parents getting to spend time with their children. Summer, however, is also a time when many children experience the “summer slump” and lose some of the educational gains they have gathered during the academic year. In order to avoid this slump and build […]
Use the Summer to Rest, Refresh and Regroup
When the school year is over, it’s time to push back and do something for yourself. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t think at all about prepping for the coming term. Just be good to yourself as you go about it. Learn a new skill, explore a new subject, take foreign language classes, enroll […]
Ways for Teachers to Relax Over Summer Break
Teachers are now on their well-deserved summer break. The last line of the old kids’ song that begins… “No more pencils, no more books” can easily be altered to include “no more student’s dirty looks.” Have you seen the scowl when you tell a child that you don’t believe the dog ate his homework? Teachers need down […]
Help! My Art Student is Having a Meltdown!
Did you know that October is National Sensory Awareness Month!? It is estimated that about 5-15% of children today (even those that may not be categorized in special education) have significant enough challenges with sensory processing that it can affect their daily life. This can include high sensory preferences such as being overly sensitive […]
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. […]
Making Summer School a Positive Experience
If you took a poll everyone would rather be at the pool, however, there are ways to make summer school as valuable an experience as the regular school year can be—in fact, it can be a vital part of success come fall. Use these 4 tips to make this year’s summer school environment a […]