Since March 2020, federal lawmakers have passed three COVID-19 stimulus bills that provide more than $190 billion in emergency relief funding for K-12 schools. The U.S. Department of Education has created the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to distribute this money to schools. States receive this funding from the federal government […]
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Designing Outdoor Learning Spaces That Engage and Inspire
Courtyards and other outdoor areas are critical elements in how a school functions—and they shouldn’t just be an afterthought when designing school buildings. With careful planning, schools can make effective use of these communal spaces to help create the right school culture and even support learning beyond the classroom. In fact, the pandemic has […]
The Case for Outdoor Learning
During the past year, I have presented at and attended several virtual conferences for early childhood educators. The sessions that always seem to fill up and fill up fast are those related to outdoor learning. This is certainly a topic of much interest around the country, and for good reason. There is much research to […]
Designing Non-Instructional Spaces That Support Learning
Non-instructional spaces such as cafeterias, hallways, common areas, courtyards, and other outdoor areas are critical components in how a school functions—and they should not just be afterthoughts when designing school buildings. With careful planning, schools can make effective use of these communal spaces to help create the right school culture and even support learning […]
Designing Outdoor Learning Spaces That Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom
Outdoor spaces offer numerous opportunities to extend student learning, and research suggests there are both educational and health-related benefits to outdoor learning. Breathing fresh air can clear students’ minds and help them think by increasing the amount of oxygen their brains receive. Being outside can reduce stress and improve students’ emotional well-being, and exposure […]
Collaborative Learning Is Critical for Student Success – Here’s Why
Take a look inside the typical K-12 classroom, and you’re as likely to find students huddled together in small groups, engaged in solving a problem or working on a project collaboratively, as you are to see them listening to their teacher or completing tasks by themselves. This isn’t surprising, given the importance of collaborative […]
This School Supports Effective Early Learning with Innovative Classroom Spaces
Moving into a new building gave Carroll Bell Elementary School teachers the perfect opportunity to reimagine their early learning classrooms. The newly redesigned preschool, kindergarten, and first grade classrooms — equipped with colorful and flexible furniture from School Specialty — support richer, more engaging learning experiences for students. “The students are more comfortable. They’re […]
Encouraging Artistic Expression Through Outdoor Learning
Children of all ages have innate curiosities about their surroundings. Taking in information by using each of the five senses is how our youngest learners analyze and comprehend everything: from self to others, from simple to complex. As educators, we need to consistently create learning environments that allow for sensory exploration and artistic expression. […]
School Specialty and PunkinFutz: Creating Learning Spaces that Support All Students
School Specialty is teaming up with PunkinFutz, an innovator of products that support creative play and choice-making for students with various physical, emotional and sensory needs. Evidence-based Sensory Solutions for Learners with Various Abilities “We’re excited to team-up with a pioneering, community-driven enterprise such as PunkinFutz to deliver proven, quality solutions that address market […]
Educational Learning Gifts for Early Childhood
The perfect gift for any student is one that helps them to practice a skill or learn something new. That’s why we’re giving you ideas for educational gifts to match any student with their specific interests. Check out this list of great, educational holiday gift ideas for kids in pre-k through 2nd grade. Educational […]
Guidance for Educators on How Social Media Impacts Mental Health
SnapChat. Instagram. Facebook. Twitter. YouTube. For most young people, these social media are a part of their daily lives. While recent studies suggest that social media may have a negative impact on young people’s social interactions, brain development, and mental health, there are also some positive benefits of social media. Understanding the data on […]
Developing Social and Emotional Wellness in Early Childhood
During the first few years of a child’s life, they are constantly absorbing and experiencing new things. Along with basic information about the world we live in – birds fly, water is wet, falling down hurts – young children are learning about themselves and their emotions. Positive early experiences in building relationships, self-image and […]
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