Summer is a great time for fun, hands-on learning. Days are longer and schedules are more relaxed, setting the stage for creative endeavors that usually aren’t part of the traditional classroom routine. Try these DIY ideas to get kids interested in everything from science to art and music. Bubble Blast Making your own bubble solution […]
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Plant the Seeds of Summer Learning by Cultivating a Garden
Want to teach your kids about science and get them off the couch this summer? Cultivating a garden is a great way to learn about how the right combination of water, sun, and soil makes things grow. You can start by planting seeds or tending small plants. Your budding botanists can work alongside you, watering seedlings […]
Fun Outdoor Math Games Teach Sharing and Base 10 Skills
Children learn best in relaxed situations, such as playing outdoor games. Parents and teachers who want to reinforce sharing as well as math skills can turn the backyard or playground into an outdoor math game lab for learning! Too often, there is little room in the primary curriculum for teaching about money. Yet children […]
3 Reasons Wearable Tech Belongs in Physical Education Classes
Wearable technology is quickly becoming more than just a buzz phrase in education. From virtual technology headsets in geography class to fitness trackers in physical education settings, the technology of personal electronics is transforming the way students learn. The nonprofit group Youth Sports Trust recently released a report forecasting trends in physical education for […]
Why Fidget? Fidgets Benefit Kids with Special Needs
By: Robyn Colley, OTR/L As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, I was trained on how the brain develops, what fuels attention, and why some children struggle. OTs are trained to teach children how to pay attention, and what their bodies need. We know the brain and the body communicate with one another all day long. […]
The Career & Technical Education Renaissance
The vast majority of jobs created during the recent economic recovery require highly skilled workers. Many of these jobs continue to go unfilled because a lack of candidates. Technical Education Renaissance in Schools Part of the reason is a misconception that these high-paying, fulfilling careers require expensive four-year college degrees, when the truth is […]
6 Ways to Integrate Technology into Physical Education
Teaching physical education can be challenging for any number of reasons, from a lack of equipment to keeping students engaged. To meet these challenges, some educators are turning to technology in physical education to create more dynamic classes that work for students with a wide range of fitness levels. Here are some examples of […]
Typography 101
Often confused with font, which is simply the collection of a certain set of typographical characters at a specific size and weight, typography is an art unto itself. This art involves not just the design of individual written characters in a unique and cohesive style, but also the combining of those characters to create […]
Importance of Handwriting Skills
Penmanship lessons have become less of a priority, with increased instruction time being devoted to STEM courses. Many people do not see the importance of handwriting skills for children. After all, with the ubiquity of smartphones and tablets, handwriting skills seem unnecessary. Despite this mentality, scientific research suggests that handwriting is still a skill […]
L’Ouverture Elementary Brings Modern, 21st Century Learning Spaces to Students
The L’Ouverture Career Explorations and Technology Magnet School in Wichita, Kansas, recently completed a major classroom renovation project with School Specialty to outfit 18 classrooms (K-5) with innovative furniture and media technology solutions. This was part of a push by the Wichita Public Schools District to create a forward-thinking, more flexible, and collaborative environment for […]
Great Spaces for Early Childhood Education
It seems that with almost every study that comes out revealing new insights into how the brain best learns, early childhood seems to be the key. Not only do we find the building blocks for future educational success, but also more knowledge about how to make early childhood more beneficial for our youngest students. […]
Pilates 101
The One Hundred. The Corkscrew. The Spider. The Banana Lift. No, these are not rides at your local amusement park. They are some of the most popular exercises in Pilates. Pilates [pi-lah-teez] A physical conditioning program that uses low-impact exercises and stretches to strengthen the core muscles. Pilates Guiding Principles Six principles provide guidance […]
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