Expert Tips on Daily Living Skills- Transitions Many students with autism are visual learners. Visual cues are the best intervention for a nonverbal student. They assist and inform students of the rules, their schedule and changes in their routines. For example, the teacher can create a person locator system with visual cue cards, which […]
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Modern Library Transformation – Technology, Collaboration, and Flexibility
Libraries themselves are undergoing transformative changes. With a much greater focus on technology integration, new media, and 21st Century Learning themes such as collaboration, the traditional concept of what a library can be is evolving. These advancements are fundamentally changing the library landscape in American schools. School Specialty, a leading distributor of supplies, furniture, […]
Sensory-Based Interventions for Vestibular Input
When creating an inclusive and inviting learning environment for all students, individual needs should be considered. Not all students experience challenges with sensory processing, but they may all benefit from some of the following sensory tools. Consider the needs and potential benefits of sensory-based interventions for vestibular input in an individual child. Tips for […]
Biology vs Life Science in Education
Biology is not your basic science course. The term is derived from the Greek word bios, meaning life, and the suffix –logia, meaning study. An education in this natural science involves the study of all living things, including microorganisms, fungi, plants, and the many different animals that inhabit the earth; a biology course introduces students to […]
Safety Measures Every Classroom Needs
Even if you and your district’s school board of directors and each school’s administrators have mapped out each district facility’s emergency and safety policies — including detailed procedures and equipment that might include reliable PA systems in emergency situations such as fires and tornadoes — you still need to address matters with teachers and […]
Sensory-Based Interventions for Proprioceptive Input
Proprioceptive input refers to our sense of body position and self-movement and is guided by neurons in our body called proprioceptors. Some people have a more difficult time with proprioception, leading to issues with balance and coordination. Under or overstimulation of the senses can lead to high levels of stress and anxiety, which is […]
Mentoring Can Boost Student Performance
While many people go into teaching to help foster a love of learning in children, most people understand that teaching also involves a love of working with children and nurturing their growth. Teachers spend numerous hours with children in the course of a given week, giving them a prime opportunity to help guide children […]
10 Essential Classroom Items No Teacher Should Be Without
Every teacher develops their own list of essential classroom must-have items, but there are some basic supplies everyone could use. These items might enhance learning, create more space through organization, streamline lesson planning, or all of the above. Whether it’s your first year of teaching or your 25th, this list can contribute toward a […]
Using March Madness as a Fun Learning Opportunity in Your Classroom
College basketball is one of the hottest sports in the country, and March Madness takes it all to the next level. This annual tournament is sure to have your young sports fans talking, so why not use it to bring some fun into your classroom this spring? Try these three fun — and educational! — activities […]
Getting Students Excited About Earth Science in the Classroom
Teaching Earth science in the classroom may not always get the attention it deserves, but this broad discipline is profoundly important. Understanding the basic geophysical processes is essential to placing biological systems—including those enveloping and influenced by humankind—in their proper context. It’s important to show students that rivers, mountains, rainstorms, and other landscape elements […]
How Does Your Garden Grow? Fun Flower Crafts for Spring
Winter can feel like an eternity when you’re a teacher, and your students are probably buzzing with energy now that the sun is out for longer and the weather is getting better. Though it’s probably still too early to plant flowers outdoors, you can celebrate spring by turning your classroom into an indoor garden. […]
Year End Budgeting: Products to Consider for Fall
It might not happen every year, but sometimes you close your ledgers and find that you have a budget surplus. You probably have a backlog of ideas in your mental queue that seem like the perfect acquisitions to help your educators streamline their teaching methods and reach students on a deeper level. However, you […]
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