Every student, no matter where they’re from, should have access to quality education. Located in a low income community in the Bronx, NY, students at PS 121 Throop struggle with not always having the resources they need to absorb new material and excel in STEAM classes. With funding from the NYS Department of Youth […]
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PS 15 Advances Project-Based Learning with MakerBot
If you were to spend a day in any classroom, you’d know how hard it is to keep students engaged and interested. The teachers at Red Hook’s Patrick F. Daly School of the Arts are dedicated to reinforcing lessons and concepts through academic projects that are creative and multi-dimensional. Through the federally-funded Magnet Grant, […]
Summer STEAM Based Activities for Early Childhood
STEAM and STEM have become key buzzwords for teachers and educators but what do they mean? STEM – more recently updated to STEAM – stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The “A” in STEAM ties into the Arts. These acronyms really stand for a fundamental push in introducing these elements into the learning environment. […]
Sensory-Based Interventions for Oral Motor, Auditory, Language, & Communication Skills
Some children with autism or other disabilities experience discomfort or pain when exposed to sound frequencies or levels of loudness. Using various tools as part of a broad sensory-based intervention can help with self-regulation and calming during sensory overload. Tips on Oral Motor Tools How do you know which chewy to select? The most important thing […]
Daily Living and Social Skills
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 […]
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 […]
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