Rather than while away those winter woes, try some fun winter art lesson plans and activities for the classroom! This is a great time to embrace the beauty of freshly fallen snow and the contrasting colors of the holidays. Be inspired by the twinkling of lights on snowflakes and ice, and craft your way […]
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Administration and Offices – What’s Good for the Students Is Good for the Adults
Since the beginning, administrative offices have been walled off from the rest of the school community. Decorum and privacy called for the typical office setup: large desks, walled rooms, and lots of bookcases. But in a successful school, administration and staff are equal partners in collaboration with students and faculty. Reflecting this paradigm shift, […]
4 Tips for Managing Stress in an Educator’s World
Teachers are known for their dedication to others, their long hours, and the sacrifices they make every day. While having a humanitarian job may fill you with satisfaction, it doesn’t always make for the most stress-free working environment. Unfortunately, burnout is a serious problem in the educational sphere. If you don’t want that to happen […]
Holiday Art Projects with a Personal Touch
The holiday season is an exciting time – especially when it comes to Art class! It is also a great opportunity for children to make gifts for their parents, grandparents, or others that have their own unique signatures – such as a handprint, footprint, personal photograph, or even a special memory or story – […]
Thanksgiving Art Projects Your Students will Gobble Up
Can you sense that fall is in the air? The sights and sounds of the gold, amber, and crimson leaves in the trees, on the ground, and blowing in the crisp autumn air, accompanied by children’s laughter in the yard. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it—so let’s keep the holiday spirit rolling and […]
Need it, Want it, It Would be Nice – Homeschooling Gadgets and Toys
Homeschooling requires some expenditures each year – the amount you spend and the items you feel are a priority are going to be as unique as you are. Learning more about what you need – or must have – and what items you simply want can help you prioritize your purchases and avoid blowing […]
Create a Pumpkin Book Report Project this Fall
Whether you are looking for a way to incorporate the pumpkins you picked up at the pumpkin patch into an activity or simply want to create a seasonal project for the classroom, a pumpkin book report puts a fun spin on this classroom classic. Pumpkins are portable enough to carry, so basing the report […]
Fall Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Jump into fall with fun art lesson plans and activities for the classroom! This is a great time to design colorful and creative activities around the changing of leaves and Halloween themes. Throw in some pumpkins and turkeys and craft your way to Christmas! Halloween Characters Activity Between all the sweets and treats, add […]
What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Examples of cyberbullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking […]
Remembering Student Names
Now that the new school year is in full swing and both students and teachers are settling in to their classes and schedules, you may find that the names and faces just aren’t meshing. You look around your classroom at all those faces – and the names escape you. It’s no huge revelation that […]
5 Meaningful Activities for the First Day of School
One of the best things you can do on the first day of school is help your students feel comfortable in the classroom—and enthusiastic about the year to come. These activities are designed to help you get to know one another, boost confidence, and plan a memorable first day of school. Read a Book […]
The Teacher’s School Supply List
We spend so much time thinking about what to put on the students’ supply list that we sometimes forget what we need to acquire to do our jobs effectively as teachers. Some items are obvious, like pens and file folders. Here are some other ideas that you might not have thought of. 1. Lots of […]
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