Every year teachers and their students work hard to grow and learn. The School Specialty Honor Roll is an annual opportunity to recognize and reward some of the incredibly resilient, kind, and talented students and teachers in our communities. 2019 School Specialty Honor Roll Winning Entries This year’s nominated teachers and students were incredibly […]
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Does Your Classroom Design Support Student Engagement?
When students are fully engaged and immersed in a learning task, they put greater effort into their learning—and get more back in return. Not surprisingly, there have been numerous research studies aiming to identify the “secret sauce” that leads to deeper engagement. In a review of the research on student engagement, Taylor and Parsons […]
Classroom Organization Must-Haves & Best Sellers
An organized classroom is an efficient classroom. Creating a learning space that has the right tools and supplies in the right place makes it easier for teachers and students to succeed on a daily basis. Take this opportunity to stock up on these classroom organization and storage must-haves and best sellers. Teacher Favorite Classroom […]
Women in STEM: Dr. Rosalind Franklin Facts & Discussion Questions
Equity and diverse representation in scientific fields is a topic that continues to grow in importance. Despite representing half of the college-educated workforce, women only comprise 34% of the STEM workforce. A great way to encourage the participation of women in STEM fields is to celebrate and discuss with students the important contributions of […]
Outdoor Learning Activities: Improv Game Brain Breaks
The best part about improv games is that they require no special supplies or preparation. If you and your students bring your imagination and creativity, you can turn a few minutes into an improvisational brain break anytime and anywhere. Use these ideas for improv games to try with your students. Beat Spring Fever with […]
Field Day Activities: Inclusion for All Students
Field Day is one of the most exciting events in a school year and often a favorite event for teachers and students alike. A whole day dedicated to having fun and participating in physical activity is a great way to engage all students. Use these activities and ideas to make your field day more […]
Where Should a Multi-Sensory Environment Live in Your School?
A bubble wall murmurs steadily while hanging egg chairs provide a quiet space to listen or work. Ambient lighting choreographed with music allows a display of patterns on an otherwise dreary wall corridor. Essential oil of lavender is diffused at intervals to reduce anxiety. Sounds like a Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE) right? Well…not exactly! The […]
Wilderness Survival Lesson Plan & Activity Ideas
Learning basic wilderness survival skills isn’t about the likelihood that students will have to use them. It’s about exploring foundational concepts that give students self-confidence and knowledge to use in future decision-making. From building a fire and shelter to obtaining clean water, students can engage in these hands-on concepts inside or outside the classroom […]
STEAM Skills in Everyday Life: Examples for the Classroom
Educators often come up against the argument that the skills and concepts they are teaching in class have no real connection to daily life. When it comes to STEAM concepts, there are a million ways to capture the imagination and interest of students who are probably already using them every day. Give your students […]
Introducing Chalk Pastels and Basic Techniques to Students
Drawing pastels are unique in that they are extremely pigmented, blendable, and can be used to create paint-like effects without the use of water. However, there are specific techniques that will help your students to explore the use of drawing pastels with more intention and confidence. Introducing Chalk Pastels in the Art Classroom Chalk […]
Fit for Fun: Creating Fitness Board Games
By: Laura Prior, 2017-2018 SHAPE® Dance Teacher of the Year Everyone has a favorite board game growing up. As kids get older, the board games often dwindle into non-existence, put back on the shelves and never seen again. But! As time passes, and that particular game is brought up, immediate excitement and joy overtakes us. […]
Countdown to Winter Break: Activities & Crafts for the Classroom
Taking on the countdown to winter break can be stressful, but these themed activities may help to give students something to look forward to. Your classroom space might still feel wound up, but mixing learning activities with a countdown is a fun way to bring everyone together during the hectic days before break. Check […]
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