What do John Mallord, William Turner, Winslow Homer, Fredrick Church, and Thomas Cole have in common? Their masterful use of aerial perspective! With examples dating as early as 30 BC, aerial perspective is a technique that creates depth in an art piece. By giving objects that are further away from the viewer less contrast, […]
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YOUR Classroom Tips & Tricks
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Tips & Tricks giveaway on Facebook! You provided us with so many awesome classroom tips and tricks that we wanted to collect them all to share with our blog readers. Below are just a few of the top comments: We asked: What part of your classroom library are you most […]
Technology Changes in the Classroom: In search of effective, flexible solutions
T. V. JOE LAYNG, PH.D. Director of Learning Sciences, Mimio Today’s classrooms are in transition. Technology of all sorts is making its way into the classroom and offering new ways to engage learners. The transition is not smooth, nor is it following a single path. Classroom technology was once limited to presentation via VCRs, […]
The Collaboration Shopping List
This is the next in a series taking place throughout July on preparing the main spaces in your classroom for Back to School. Collaboration in the classroom can be made so much better with the right tools. Here are some things to pick up before school starts to help your students work together effectively […]
The Materials You Need for the Perfect Classroom Library
Books get the most attention in a classroom library, and rightfully so. But a successful library set up takes a lot more than just setting up some piles of books. Here are the things you need to make your space inviting and organized. Literature Display We talked in an earlier piece about how your […]
Maintaining the Balance: Relaxing vs. Becoming a Better Teacher
Every summer, some teachers start feeling guilty during their relaxation time. Shouldn’t they be planning lessons or studying that new trend to get ready for next year? On the flip side, if they find themselves working too hard over the summer, they get mad at themselves for not taking a break. There are ways […]
Outdoor Team Building Exercises
Now that the weather is nice and you’ve probably finished your high-stakes testing, it’s time to focus on skills that might not have been on the test. But you know they’re important! Some outdoor team-building exercises can help with collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills. Try some of these fun activities! The Parachute Nothing […]
7 Cool Classroom Libraries and Reading Spaces
If you’re looking to upgrade your classroom library or reading space, there are many decor directions you can go. Here are 7 cool designs from some of our favorite bloggers! Color-Coded Classroom Library Each letter, by author’s last name, gets a slightly different color. Young students are likelier to return books in the correct […]
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