It may be known as a candy holiday, but coming up with some fun ways to celebrate that are candy free can help keep your students active and alert – and free from sugar crashes. You don’t have to ban candy, but by coming up with healthier alternatives you can reduce the amount consumed […]
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Using Zentangle in the Classroom: What it is, Why it Works
Zentangle—or the art of creative doodling—is more than just a mindless art process or a way to create a fun piece of artwork. Zentangle techniques can boost concentration, bust stress, and even help with fine motor skills—three very useful effects for the typical classroom. Key Benefits of Zentangle in the Classroom While Zentangle has […]
The Art Cart: Not Just For Traveling Teachers Anymore!
If you’re a specialist who has to move from classroom to classroom, you already know how a great cart can get you where you’re going and keep all your supplies handy along the way. After all, your well-being depends on having a home base you can wheel around your school. Keep on rolling along! […]
Protective Eyewear in the Classroom Laboratory
When working in the classroom science lab, it’s essential to ensure your students’ eyes are protected. But how much protection is necessary, and under what circumstances should each type of protective eyewear be used? This post will help you determine which safety glasses or goggles are suitable for your classroom based on the environment in […]
Your Inbox Is FULL: Controlling Classroom Paper Clutter
Did you know that January 11th is National Clean Off Your Desk Day? (It’s totally true — there’s a day for everything!) If you’re like most teachers, your classroom desk is in danger of being lost beneath a pile of paper. Worksheets, IEPs, sub plans, cafeteria menu calendars — it’s all there. Sure, people talk about […]
Benefits of Music and Dance in PE Class
Music is a timeless element that has existed since humans first created rhythms from beating sticks and stones. It is powerful, drawing deep emotions and memories buried in the thick of things. But most of all, music stimulates the mind, body, and soul. Physical education teachers have implemented music and dance into their curricula […]
How to Get Additional Funding for Classroom Technology
Between the United States’ government’s push to ensure that our students keep up with the 21st century’s technological advances and demands to stay competitive and the differentiated learning that technology provides, you understand the critical importance of having plenty of the right classroom technology for your students. On the other hand, as a modern […]
What Your Desk Says about Your Teaching Style
The teacher’s desk is arguably the most important part of a teacher’s room. For some, everything has a place and if one thing is moved it will bother them until it is righted. And then there are those who thrive in… shall we say organized chaos. The way a teacher keeps their desk says […]
Essential Items for Classroom Organization
At the halfway point of the school year, many teachers take time to reflect on what’s working and what’s not working in their classroom. Many factors can throw off an otherwise great lesson plan or learning experience. One of those is lacking necessary items for a system of classroom organization. Having an organized classroom […]
Tech on a Budget: Ways to Outfit Your Classroom Without Breaking the Bank
So, it’s the beginning of another school year, and you’ve been told that your school’s technology budget has once again been cut. While this might mean that your school won’t be seeing any fancy, interactive whiteboards any time soon, it doesn’t have to mean that you or your students have to suffer. In fact, […]
4 Tips for Managing Teacher Stress
Teachers are known for their dedication to others, their long hours, and the sacrifices they make every day. While having a humanitarian job may fill you with satisfaction, it doesn’t always make for the most stress-free working environment. Unfortunately, burnout is a serious problem in the educational sphere. If you don’t want that to happen […]
3D Printing: What’s the Buzz About?
As an educator, or as a school administrator, 3D printing has probably grabbed your attention, setting your imagination in motion as you envision the potential impact it could have on your students. What Is 3D Printing? Also known as additive manufacturing (AM), 3D printing was originally developed in the early 1980s, and developers have […]
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