The perfect gift for any student is one that helps them to practice a skill or learn something new. That’s why we’re giving you ideas for educational gifts to match any student with their specific interests. Check out this list of great, educational holiday gift ideas for kids in pre-k through 2nd grade. Educational […]
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Educational Learning Gifts for Elementary Students
Kids are learning all day in school, but time outside of the classroom also offers opportunities to practice skills, grow, and learn. These educational learning gift ideas for elementary students are here to inspire your holiday shopping list for the young learners in your life. Educational Gift Ideas for Elementary-Aged Kids This holiday season, […]
Robotics and Coding Tools You Can Use in the Classroom
Students are growing up in a world filled with changing technology and educators can use their natural interest in it to bolster STEAM concepts in the classroom. Great tools make it easier than ever to introduce coding and robotics at school — start by checking out these teacher favorite robotics kits and sets. STEAM […]
Creating a 21st Century Safe School: Student Stress & Anxiety
The human brain is notable for its ability to support cognition, communications skills, consciousness and the capacity to plan appropriate behavior for future occasions. This was evidenced millions of years ago as our ancestors’ brains alerted them to life-threatening risks worthy of their immediate attention, as well as to fleeting life-enhancing opportunities. Consider early […]
Collective Experiences: Creating Active Citizens Through Performance
By: Melinda Wilson, 2017-2018 SHAPE® Dance Teacher of the Year Curiosity, wonder, and passion are defining qualities of imaginative minds. Restlessness and discontent can instruct us in ways that less intense emotions never do. Active citizenship is a viable solution and can creatively connect students to immersive performance group activities. Relationships & Character Building in […]
Getting Students Excited to Design & Invent in a Makerspace
Whether your school has a designated makerspace or you are integrating a makerspace into your own classroom, it’s important to get students excited about it. In order to help students to get the most out of the opportunity to use a makerspace, you may need to lay the foundation. Try these three methods to […]
Creating a Classroom Collaboration Center for Group Work & Activities
Not every classroom has the space for many segmented areas to be used for specific activities. Instead, consider creating a classroom collaboration center that can be used for small group work, teacher and student one-on-one time, and flexible seating spaces. Check out these ideas for setting up, organizing, and utilizing your collaboration center. Teaching […]
5 Classroom Cleanup Tips and Tricks
Summer is almost here and you can practically hear the excitement crackling in your classroom. There’s just one thing: You have to get a whole year’s worth of teaching supplies and student work organized and put away before you can call it a year. Does classroom cleanup have you feeling a bit overwhelmed? Let us help! […]
2018 School Specialty Honor Roll Winners
Teachers and their students work hard to grow and learn together every year. The School Specialty Honor Roll is an opportunity to recognize and reward some of the incredibly resilient, kind, and talented students and teachers in our communities. See the 2019 Honor Roll Winners 2018 School Specialty Honor Roll Entries This year’s nominated […]
Construction Paper 101
Construction paper is a staple in art classrooms across the country. If you are unsure which type is the most useful for specific projects or offers the right texture and colors, you’ll find your answers here. Check out this basic information regarding choosing the right construction paper for an elementary art room or general […]
Ideas for an End of School Year Celebration
The end of school year is a special time for students and teachers alike. Not only does it mark the start of summer vacation, it’s also a transitional milestone as students prepare for the next stage in life. The great thing is that graduation ceremonies aren’t just for high school seniors. Kids of all […]
Increasing Your Content Area Literacy Success
Developing your instructional process and helping students to develop literacy skills can seem overwhelming. However, the concepts and practices that allow students to engage with textbooks and in-class readings are the same ones being used in language and literature classes. The key is in shifting the focus from strictly reading-to-learn to include the process […]
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