Art, by nature, is generally a solitary endeavor. Luckily, there are several projects that can bring students together, working collaboratively. Requiring teamwork, compromise, and mutual respect, collaborative projects are proof that the sum is greater than the parts. Why not go big with a collaborative mural? With a bit of planning, creativity and perseverance, […]
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Awesome Awards and Incentives: 4 Tips for the Classroom
While half the battle of rewarding students is deciding what deserves incentive, the other half is creating the right incentives and promoting the right behaviors. Check out these steps for creating incentives that will work for your specific classroom. 4 Tips for Effective Student Rewards and Incentives Whether you’re celebrating a class milestone, like […]
Spring into the New Season with Our Top Cleaning Tips
An early spring means more time to stretch out that big spring cleaning project! Not only does a thorough spring clean make the classroom feel fresh and ready for the final push of the school year, it also serves as a great head start on end-of-year clean-up. Make a checklist of tasks, give yourself […]
Countdown to Summer: Conquering Classroom Clutter
As we count down to the end of the school year, make your time as productive as possible by doing a little bit of prep each week. We’ve got a few ideas and resources to help you get started so your classroom will be spotless and ready for next year in no time. Paring Down The […]
7 Ways Families and Teachers Can Prevent Summer Learning Loss
From the end of one school year to the beginning of the next, all students will inevitably experience summer learning loss to some degree. While the loss of reading skills is an issue for many children, according to Harvard Education, losing math skills is an even bigger problem for students from all backgrounds. Summer […]
Let’s Make SLIME!
Who doesn’t love making slime?! Watching it ooze is mesmerizing, and handling it can be almost therapeutic. Did you know you can make your own slime with items found around the house or classroom? Below is a basic recipe from Elmer’s. The best part is that it’s easily customizable to make it completely your […]
5 Ways to Recognize Student Achievement in Your Classroom
Keeping kids motivated in an age of smart phones and social media can be a tough task for any teacher. Students sometimes need some extra incentives and praise to keep up their hard work and learning. Fortunately, rewarding students for great work and behavior is one of the best perks of being a teacher. […]
Design and Publish a “How I’ve Changed this Year” Book
Keep your students engaged in learning with this end-of-school-year book publishing project. This one is great for teaching the publishing process while bolstering self-esteem and self-awareness as they write about themselves. Description This end-of-the-year project entails making a class book that will be published via a self-publishing or print-on-demand company. The final project is […]
Makerspaces in Early Childhood
Those of us who work with the youngest learners (ages 0 through 8) have lots of buzz words to describe best practice in our early childhood classrooms. One of the terms that has been creating a great deal of attention in education circles of late, has been the concept of makerspaces. Does a Makerspace […]
3 Ways to Learn about Edison in the Classroom
Thomas Edison did more than just create a few useful inventions; some of his over 1,000 patented creations still impact the technology we use today. Incorporating one or more Edison related activities into the classroom provides a richer understanding of the inventor’s life and important works. Technology Timeline The tools we use to work […]
Flexible Seating for a Modern Learning Experience
Flexible seating can encompass a variety of different furniture options. Mobile seating can be reconfigured into a variety of formations to support varied teaching methods, which is a key tenet of 21st Century Learning. Soft seating allows students to remain comfortable, enhancing their enjoyment while at school. Movement seating, which allows students to rock gently […]
5 Creative Ways to Use Digital Cameras in the Classroom
There are hundreds of ways to use digital cameras in the classroom. It all depends on how far you’re willing to think outside the box… or would that be frame? Focus your lens on learning with these five creative projects. Photography 101 Goodbye darkroom – and hello digital cameras, tablets and smartphones! Now that photography has […]
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