As we usher in May, we join our Speech Language Pathologists in celebrating Better Hearing & Speech Month. SLP’s often help with the following issues: Articulation Articulation is the ability to coordinate the movement of the tongue, lips, palate, and jaw it is one of the basic motor planning components of good speech. If […]
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Celebrate “Get Caught Reading Month” in May
Celebrated each May since 1999, Get Caught Reading Month is a time to acknowledge the magic and power of books for kids of all ages. The event, supported by groups such as Association of American Publishers and the International Literacy Association, is the perfect opportunity to make a big deal about reading for fun. […]
Creating the Right STEAM Lab for Your School
When the educational focus in schools shifted heavily towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects, some educators felt that the approach came at the expense of art. It didn’t take long for STEM to become STEAM (add Art), and schools began designing STEAM labs. These unique learning spaces allow teachers to incorporate a […]
Finding Tech Funding for Your Classroom
We know how mind-numbing it can be to search and apply for grants and funding for your classroom. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to get gadgets into your classroom without actually taking money out of your own pocket. We decided to make it a little bit easier by showing you some opportunities that you can take […]
Learning Happens Everywhere
Hallways, courtyards, and other common areas in a school used to be forgotten space. It wasn’t thought that they could serve any purpose other than getting students from one place to the next or giving people a place to wait. In the 21st century, learning happens everywhere. That is especially true on school grounds, […]
Using Music to Unlock Learning Opportunities for Children with Autism
By: Cathy Bollinger, Board Certified Music Therapist According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 68 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A new government survey of parents suggests that 1 in 45 children between the ages of 3 and 17 has ASD. Many of us are directly involved with someone […]
What Digital and Social Learning Offer the Modern Classroom
A quick look around today’s modern classroom reveals a world unimaginable even a few short years ago. Digital learning has advanced in leaps and bounds, creating more varied and detailed learning opportunities in which students can immerse themselves. In classrooms today, you see interactive whiteboards with teacher-led tablet instructions, and even personal student devices […]
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 […]
Help Students Avoid Summer Slide with a Passion Project
As they say, April showers bring May flowers… but what does May bring? For many of us, it brings the end of another school year. While summer is a time for rejuvenation, it is also a time for that often-lamented phenomenon: Summer Slide. As a teacher, you’re familiar with the regression when students tend […]
The Benefits of Doodling
As an educator, there is nothing more frustrating than seeing a student scribbling in their notebook during class, only to realize that they are doodling in the margins rather than dutifully taking notes. However, doodling might not be as bad as you think. Researchers have discovered that doodling can actually be good for your […]
How Educators Can Help Stop Summer Slide
On average, teachers spend the first three to six weeks of the new school year reviewing skills lost over summer break. Often, parents are unaware of the effects of summer slide, as illustrated by a poll by Reading is Fundamental that found only 17 percent of parents think reading should be a top summer […]
Awesome Awards and Incentives: 4 Tips for the Classroom
While half the battle of rewarding students is deciding what deserves incentive, the other half is creating the right incentives and promoting the right behaviors. Check out these steps for creating incentives that will work for your specific classroom. 4 Tips for Effective Student Rewards and Incentives Whether you’re celebrating a class milestone, like […]
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