By: Melanie Lynch, 2016 National Health Education SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year Valuing Students by Giving Them a Voice Summer, for me, has always been a time for relaxing and reflecting on my previous teaching year. With that reflection comes the pondering of how I was going to be a better teacher in the […]
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Creating an Effective Classroom Library for Back to School
As a necessary component of instructional space, classroom libraries are often the center of education. When created with purpose, classroom libraries can support every aspect of literacy instruction, including independent and partner reading, whole group instruction, guided reading, and differentiation. A well-stocked, high-quality library will generate interest and motivation for reading, support differentiated instruction through […]
How to Keep Kiddos Focused in the Classroom
The focused classroom is constantly challenged by the fact that children need to move. This critical childhood must, however, clashes directly with the fact that recesses are shorter and shorter, demands on teachers are increasing to help students meet standardized tests, and children are expected to sit upright in chairs for long hours at […]
5 Back-to-School Tips and Ideas from Veteran Teachers
Back-to-school can be both an exciting and overwhelming time for teachers. There are several nuggets of advice that veteran teachers wished someone would have told them when first starting out. Here are five of them: 1. Organize Your Classroom as Soon as Possible Teachers need to organize their classrooms as soon as possible. For those who […]
Using Technology in #PhysEd: 3 Tools to Help Teachers Overcome Challenges
Technology can be used to support students in reaching their learning goals, but it can also be used to support and streamline teacher workflow. Here are some typical challenges PE teachers face, and tech tools to help overcome these obstacles. For more physical education technology tips, read Using Technology in #PhysEd: Part 1 and […]
The Benefits of Participation in After School Activities
The benefits of after school activities for children are wide and varied, ranging from physical benefits due to the promotion of increased activity, to psychological and social advantages. Scientific research proves that encouraging children to engage in activities after school could aid their development. Experts in child advancement suggest that participation in extracurricular activities […]
Teaching Kids the Value of Money: Make Summer a Learning Experience for Any Age
Parents who invest in educating their children early on about money management tend to have more opportunities to show them—rather than just tell them—how to achieve their financial goals. In many ways, teaching the value of money can be fun and eye-opening, even to young children. Try incorporating these three elements into your child’s […]
Using Technology in #PhysEd: 5 Key Questions
In our previous blog post, What Comes First, Pedagogy or Technology?, I stated that technology can help us see the world with a new lens and argued that before we can accomplish that task, we must understand the destination of where we want our students to go. We must explore the learning goal and […]
How to Create a Calming Classroom Environment
Children, like adults, are susceptible to the stress and frenetic energy that accompanies a large body of students crammed into a relatively small space all day. While school can be an enjoyable experience for some, it can be downright overwhelming for others, especially when coupled with the huge range of sensory stimulants present in […]
21st Century Tools for Success in the Classroom
This week (May 1-5) is the start of Education Week being celebrated by school boards Canada-wide, and is a time of the year for students, teachers and parents to honor teaching excellence and student achievement. CHCH-TV’s Tim Bolen went to Mississauga, Ontario to highlight some initiatives that the Bristol Road Middle School is implementing […]
Dealing with Spring Fever
As a teacher you already know that spring fever can wreak havoc in the classroom. You may be left wondering if there is any hope of teaching your students anything new between spring break and the end of the year. This period is filled with dreams of summer and the desire to get outside […]
8 Ways To Make Your Classroom Environmentally Friendly
School classrooms are the perfect place to practice conservation and eco-friendliness. Kids are naturally concerned about the planet and ensuring its health. Put the following tips into action to make your classroom more environmentally friendly. 8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Classroom’s Environmental Footprint Rethink Your Basic Supplies Nearly every type of school supply […]
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