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 […]
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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 experiencing and absorbing new things. Young children pick up basic information about the world in which we live—birds fly, water is wet, falling down hurts. But they’re also learning about themselves and their emotions. Positive early experiences in building relationships, self-image, and […]
Multisensory Learning at the Sand and Water Table
By: Megan Finesilver, M.Ed. Your five senses are truly amazing tools! They are constantly retaining memories that prepare your brain for new concepts. With the strong emotional ties and clear images that senses invoke, it’s logical to take a multisensory approach when teaching. In an early childhood classroom, the sand and water table is not only […]
Just Dance – Improving a Childs Emotional and Social Skills Through Dance
There’s a reason why it feels so good when you have an uninhibited dance party in your bedroom. As well as being a great way to release tension — not to mention have a lot of fun — there are studies showing that dance is also an excellent way to foster the emotional and […]
Cross-Curricular Learning on the Climbing Wall
Traverse Climbing Walls are very versatile and help to develop physical, cognitive and social-emotional skills in youth. There are a wide variety of climbing wall games and activities that involve overcoming challenges, developing climbing skills, working as a team, competing with others and more. In addition, climbing wall activities can include other core subjects […]
Storytime: A Magical Learning Time in Early Childhood Classrooms
Who doesn’t like a little ‘magic’?! Incorporating storytime into the routine of a young child’s day creates a connection to early literacy that seems almost magical in so many different ways. It can also bring closeness within an early childhood classroom based on shared understanding of an emotion or a common enthusiasm for a […]
Seize Today, Transform Tomorrow: Back to School Planning Starts Now
Fall seems so far away, doesn’t it? The groundhog is barely back in its burrow, surely concerned about our fascination with its shadow, and here we are talking about the end of summer and the start of the next school year. But just like you wisely advise your students to plan ahead, the Schoolyard […]
Funding Considerations for Key Educational Initiatives
Educational funding for key initiatives has historically come in waves, or as some put it, feast or famine. Funding sources from federal, state, and local levels have always included rules, regulations, and timelines that, at times, can cause confusion for those responsible for reporting back to the public. School and community leaders can find […]
Timely Transition Tools for Back to School
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), I often make annual recommendations for back-to-school transition support for students with special needs. A friend’s recent social media post that spoke of the usual feelings of excitement normally emanating from her niece and nephew being replaced this year by uncertainty and anxiety prompted me to expand the concept […]
Promoting Creative Inclusive Practices in Schools
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, does not specifically define the term inclusion in the law itself. However, as Wrightslaw reference materials state, IDEA does require “school districts to place students in the least restrictive environment (LRE). LRE means that, to the maximum extent appropriate, school districts must educate students with disabilities […]
Tips to Help Start the School Year Prepared and Protected
As teachers and students return to school, things will look very different from pre-COVID. Whether school takes place in person, through distance learning, or a hybrid solution, one important focus is on tools and resources to help ensure everyone can be safe, feel secure, and learn effectively. New needs give rise to new solutions, […]
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