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    Countdown to Summer: Conquering Classroom Clutter

    Classroom Management

    As we count down to the end of the school year, make your time as productive as possible by doing a little bit of prep each week. We’ve got a few ideas and resources to help you get started so your classroom will be spotless and ready for next year in no time. Paring Down The […]

    Keeping Campers Active

    Out of School

    If you are running a summer camp or are a leader/counselor looking for ideas to keep your campers active, you’re in luck! This post is concentrated on just that. No matter what the focus of your camp is, physical activity should be promoted throughout the day for all kids. Whether they are there to […]

    Countdown to Summer: Prepping for Fall

    Back to School

    Sure, as you finally reach the long-awaited end of the school year, the last thing most teachers want to think about is starting a new one. But not only will your future self thank you for doing a little ahead-of-time legwork, you also might just enjoy your summer break more knowing that you’ve got […]

    5 Ways to Recognize Student Achievement in Your Classroom

    Classroom Management

    Keeping kids motivated in an age of smart phones and social media can be a tough task for any teacher. Students sometimes need some extra incentives and praise to keep up their hard work and learning. Fortunately, rewarding students for great work and behavior is one of the best perks of being a teacher. […]

    The Benefits of Manipulatives in the Classroom

    Early Childhood

    Manipulatives, which are hands-on tools for teaching math and other subjects, are a great way to reach tactile and visual learners. In fact, a 2001 review of 14 educational studies found that all students could benefit from the use of manipulatives. Further, the studies highlighted that students with special needs, those whose first language […]

    Black History Month Activities: Reflections on the Artist’s Voice

    Inspiration & Planning

    Celebrate Black History Month this year with activities that use the lenses of Black artists to provide students with a deeper understanding of how Black Americans in the mid-20th century lived. This full unit of Black History Month activities incorporates art, history, reading, writing, and discussion while exploring the works of Langston Hughes, Jacob […]

    The Benefits of Rock Climbing for Children with Special Needs

    Special Needs

    Rock climbing is a physically demanding activity that requires concentration, motor planning and sequential thought, among other skills. Full inclusion to accommodate children who have physical limitations or cognitive and sensory processing deficits can be challenging. However, children with special needs can reap many benefits offered by this appealing activity. 4 Ways a Rock […]

    Promoting Heart Health in PE

    Physical Education

    You know the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”? Well, it couldn’t be truer when it comes to children’s heart health. Heart health education is everyone’s business including families, schools, the media, communities, faith-based organizations, government agencies, medical professionals, etc. No single entity needs to do it alone. Schools, in general, […]

    Why Heart Health Matters

    Healthy Students

    Did you know that your heart beats an average of 80 times per minute (resting is around 72, but you have to take into account that when you’re active it is much higher). This adds up to around 115,200 times a day (give or take, depending on what you do) and over 42 million […]

    Teachers Share Their 100th Day of School Ideas

    Celebrations & Themes

    We asked teachers to tell us what they plan on doing to celebrate the 100th Day of school, and the responses were so fun and creative, we had to share a few with you. If you need some inspiration, check out these fantastic ideas! 20 Real Teacher Ideas for 100th Day of School Check out […]

    Celebrate Trivia Day with These Sharable Fun Facts

    Celebrations & Themes

    Wednesday, January 4th is National Trivia Day. Fun yet educational trivia games and contests are an excellent way to get your students back into the swing of things after the holiday break. We’ve rounded up some cool facts in a variety of categories, perfect for sharing with students. Classroom trivia works well in a […]

    New Year, New Fitness Goals

    Physical Education

    With the beginning of 2017, we all know what that means: a new year, new beginnings, and new resolutions. Time and again, getting in shape tops the charts of New Year’s resolutions. According to Nielsen, the majority of those surveyed placed getting fit on their list, topping any other resolution. This is the year […]