We have a teacher to thank for the multimedia collagraphy technique we know today. Glen Alps, a professor of art and printmaking at the University of Washington, taught from 1947 to 1984. During his tenure as an art teacher, he coined the term collagraph to describe this collage and printmaking technique he had been […]
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5 Teacher Tips and Tricks to Prepare for Back to School
Back to School is the perfect time to reflect on and refine your classroom processes, procedures, and routines—you’ll be able to think more clearly when you’re not trying to squeeze in planning during your lunch period or early in the morning before students show up. Hit the ground running with these five tips and […]
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 & Why 3D Printing Is Beneficial to Students
The continually and ever-rapidly evolving nature of education in the technological world continues to expand possibilities for students. Everything from projection systems and screens to interactive learning systems have revolutionized the game for educators and students alike, but 3D printing offers students an unprecedentedly tangible approach to interactive learning in the comfort and budget-friendly confines of the classroom. […]
How to Keep Students 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 […]
How Does Physical Activity Affect Academic Performance?
Phospholipid bilayers? Pythagorean Theorem? The Lusitania? Kennedy Who? And so it goes. Students in every grade level at schools across the country are struggling in class. It’s not because they’re underachievers, they’re not smart, or they don’t care. It’s because we’re working against them. The longer children and teens are forced to sit and […]
3 Reasons We Owe Nikola Tesla a Thank You
To say that Nikola Tesla was a man ahead of his time is an understatement. Born to Serbian parents, he immigrated to the United States in the 1860s and did manual labor before beginning his work as an inventor. Though he did not win commercial success, he had over three hundred separate patents—and many of […]
Benefits of Weight and Pressure
Remember as a child climbing under a heavy blanket or several blankets and that wonderful feeling of security and comfort? In the neurological and sensory processing world, weight is a friend. And weight is a BEST FRIEND to a sensory seeking or over responsive individual. Added weight or pressure works like a massage or […]
Why Is English Language Arts So Important?
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term English Language Arts (ELA)? Chances are you remember a book you enjoyed reading or your first oral presentation. The skills learned through ELA are not only independently important. They are also necessary for success in other areas of study, as well […]
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 […]
Cycling 101
Get Cyc’d with Cycling 101! The peloton has been in hot pursuit of you over the last few miles. You are about to start your final ascent to the finish line and are sitting in first place! What will you do to win and retain the yellow jersey? This is not only the dream […]
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