The thought of hosting an art show may seem overwhelming, but the tips below may alleviate some stress. Your students will feel like superstars and their families and friends will enjoy seeing their work. Here are three important steps to making your student art show a success. Three Important Steps to Hosting a Successful […]
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Oil Spill Classroom Lesson Plan Idea for Earth Day
Earth Day opens the door to some more in-depth exploration and discussion about human impact on the environment. These classroom products and lesson plan ideas can get your students in the Earth Day spirit while teaching them the history of oil spills and how they impact nature. Environment Books for Your Classroom Library There […]
Wilderness Survival Lesson Plan & Activity Ideas
Learning basic wilderness survival skills isn’t about the likelihood that students will have to use them. It’s about exploring foundational concepts that give students self-confidence and knowledge to use in future decision-making. From building a fire and shelter to obtaining clean water, students can engage in these hands-on concepts inside or outside the classroom […]
STEAM Skills in Everyday Life: Examples for the Classroom
Educators often come up against the argument that the skills and concepts they are teaching in class have no real connection to daily life. When it comes to STEAM concepts, there are a million ways to capture the imagination and interest of students who are probably already using them every day. Give your students […]
Motivating Students to Make Movement a Lifelong Priority
As students become independent adults, there is a natural shift in priorities towards obligations, responsibilities, and a career. Physical activity and a healthy lifestyle can fall to the wayside for many when priorities change. As an adult influences students’ experience with health and fitness, physical education teachers can play a crucial role in motivating […]
Physics in Everyday Life: Examples for the Classroom
Physics, or the study of matter, energy, and the interactions between them, helps us to understand the laws and rules that govern the physical world. Not every student will grow up and study physics on a deeper level, but everyone uses basic physics concepts to navigate everyday life. Here are five examples to illustrate […]
PE Storage Must-Haves & Organization Tips
Whether it’s back to school or the start of the second semester, refreshing and organizing your PE storage space will make it easier to get back into the swing of things. Don’t start the semester with a mess on your hands. Use these tips to get your PE learning space ready to take on […]
Forensic Science & Fingerprinting Activities for Elementary Classrooms
Everyone has fingerprints, and they are unique to each individual person. Use this information to introduce fingerprinting activities and give your students the chance to explore basic forensic science. Whatever the weather, practicing critical thinking and fine motor skills is a great way to get students engaged in science. Teaching Kids About Fingerprints: What […]
Snowflakes and Winter Craft Projects for Kids
With winter comes more time indoors, and getting creative during the chilly months is great for students of all ages. These simple winter craft projects can help younger kids work on their fine motor skills, and you might end up with some really cute winter décor. Some easy snowflake and snowman art projects for […]
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 […]
Choosing the Right Microscope for Your Science Classroom
Microscopes are an important purchase for a science learning space, but there are quite a few to choose from – depending on what you would like your students to accomplish. Check out this list of the different aspects to consider when choosing new microscopes for your science learning space. Microscope Factors to Consider Before […]
Winter & Holiday-Themed Science Activities for Elementary Kids
Everyone looks forward to the holiday season. Why not incorporate that into your science class time through winter and holiday-themed activities. Physical science and winter weather go hand-in-hand, so check out these activity ideas around the ideas of mixtures and states of matter. Winter Holiday Physical Science Activities With the push for getting students […]
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