Can you sense that fall is in the air? The sights and sounds of the gold, amber, and crimson leaves in the trees, on the ground, and blowing in the crisp autumn air, accompanied by children’s laughter in the yard. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it—so let’s keep the holiday spirit rolling and […]
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Autumn Art Projects You’ll be Sure to “Fall” in Love With
Autumn is in the air, and there’s no better time to start thinking about projects related to the season. Changing colors and falling leaves and holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving are great inspirations for Autumn art projects. Read on to learn some creative ways to use everyday household, recycled, and natural items, including beautifully […]
4 Fun Outdoor Art Projects
Take advantage of a gorgeous day to conduct your art lessons outside! The fresh air is invigorating, nature is inspiring, and your students will love the change of scenery. Check out these four fun art project ideas, perfect for getting creative in the great outdoors. Outdoor Art Projects for Younger Students 1. Butcher Paper […]
5 Collaborative Art Projects: The Ultimate Icebreaker!
The first day of school can be daunting for students, particularly younger students. Art is a wonderful way to calm the nerves, and collaborative art projects get kids working together. As with adults, the benefits of student collaboration are nearly endless. Collaborating takes the pressure off perfection while introducing students to each other’s unique […]
Social Emotional Learning in Art: 3 Project Ideas
Social emotional learning (SEL) takes place across cultures and age groups. It should be encouraged and explored in every learning space, and the art room is no exception. Throughout history, art has been an outlet for positive and negative feelings, as inspiration often comes from times of intense feeling and self-awareness. Help students to […]
3 Fall Arts & Crafts Project Ideas for Early Childhood
In the age of social media and video games, activities like walking in the woods, collecting bird eggs, or climbing trees seem less engaging. According to a study by Common Sense Media, tweens and teens spend more than 8 hours a day engaged with entertainment media. Summer’s end is the perfect time for teachers and parents […]
Where Project Based Learning Starts
To an outside observer, a peek into a classroom filled with engaged young children may look chaotic and that every child is doing their own thing. That is usually the case as the interests and skill levels of children five and under vary greatly. Learning centers provide a setting that accommodates early learners, with […]
A Full Partner in Creating Early Learning Environments
How School Specialty’s Expertise and End-to-End Support Turned a Bold Vision into a 71,000-Square-Foot Reality When Jefferson City School District began planning a new early childhood center, leaders knew they needed more than a furniture supplier. “We needed a true partner,” recalls Frank Underwood, Director of Facilities, Safety, Transportation & Security. “School Specialty and […]
Integrating Arts Education into CTE Programs
When people think of career and technical education, they typically think of training in highly technical fields, often in STEM-related disciplines such as health care, engineering, and IT. But a growing number of schools are adding arts into their CTE programs, and for good reason: There are a large number of jobs that rely […]
Makerspaces as Project-Based Learning Environments
Employers need workers who can think creatively and solve problems collaboratively, and that’s especially true as AI becomes more prevalent and routine tasks are increasingly automated. Project-based learning (PBL) is an effective way for students to learn these essential skills, and for this reason, PBL is becoming more common in schools. PBL supports problem […]
It’s Time For Science Podcast Episode 8: Equity in Science Education, Part 2
Welcome to It’s Time for Science! For our first episode of 2024, host Tom Racine continues our conversation on equity in science education! Tom talks with Meagan Sternberg, a K-12 Science Instructional Coach in Oregon, and Channon Jackson, a Program Director at the Alameda County Office of Education. Episode Summary Tom discusses with Ms. […]
School Specialty and the College Football Playoff Foundation: Highland Heights Elementary Art Room Transformation
School Specialty® and the College Football Playoff Foundation® (CFPF) share a common goal to improve educator resources and provide children with better learning opportunities. This mission is supported by both organizations through CFPF’s Extra Yard for Teachers® program. This time, we headed to Houston, Texas, to transform an art room for Highland Heights Elementary School! Highland Heights is a […]
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