Summer vacation is nearing and for many kids that means days of fun and sun. However, as a parent you don’t want your child to forget everything they have learned during the year or for their mind to get lazy. There are ways to still let your children have fun and learn at the […]
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Keep the Juices Flowing All Summer Long
Summer is right around the corner. For students, that means 2 months of fun in the sun, video games, and late nights. Education doesn’t factor into that equation in large part, at least not willingly. But there are opportunities to keep the learning going even when S’mores and sleepovers are dominating their minds. And […]
Prepping Your Classroom for Summer
Let’s face it; even the most devoted of teachers look forward to summer break. However, one daunting task that can put a damper on an impending break from teaching is that of cleaning out and prepping your classroom for break. Here are five simple, yet effective steps you can follow to prepare your classroom […]
Summer STEM/STEAM Activity Ideas for Elementary Students
How do we get our children to be more engaged and creative? It’s a question that passes through the minds of most parents, and it becomes a particularly difficult question to answer when school winds down, the days get longer and hotter, and all kids want to do is turn off their brains, plug […]
Milestones: Achieving Maker Breakthroughs in the Classroom
On this Monday, we’re celebrating milestones in the classroom and the teachers who make it possible. We’ve seen time and again that 3D printing allows students to retain concepts, develop new skills, and bring their ideas to life. Throughout this process, students can achieve their own unique milestones that belong to no one else. […]
Wrapping Up For The Year
Congratulations! You’ve almost made it through another school year, instilling in another batch of students a love of art that will last them their entire lives. Honor the work you’ve all put into this year’s projects with an intentional end-of-year wrap up. Revisit Lessons Learned Your students have learned so much this year. Make […]
End of the School Year Celebration Ideas for Teachers
With spring breezes finally coming in through those classroom windows, you know that the school year is finally winding down. While it may be hard to believe right now, it’s almost time to say goodbye to your students and send them off for the summer. How will you celebrate this milestone? We’ve got some great ideas to […]
Easy Crafts for End of School Memories
For younger children, the end of each school year is a momentous occasion filled with laughter, growing up, and a ton of fun. Celebrate the end of the school year with your students with these simple, crafty projects that will create memories and plenty of giggles in your classroom. Easily craft picture frames. Use craft foam […]
Embrace the Age of the Virtual Field Trips
As a modern administrator or educator, you probably clearly remember your childhood field trips that, while ultimately thrilling and memorable, were hard-earned through a complex series of hoops through which you and your teachers had to leap. Those challenges alone do not make field trips prohibitive, but when you add in your district’s budgetary […]
Modern Library Transformation – Technology, Collaboration, and Flexibility
Libraries themselves are undergoing transformative changes. With a much greater focus on technology integration, new media, and 21st Century Learning themes such as collaboration, the traditional concept of what a library can be is evolving. These advancements are fundamentally changing the library landscape in American schools. School Specialty, a leading distributor of supplies, furniture, […]
Graphic Design Principles 101
Graphic design can be a fun addition to your art program. A handful of basic principles are the foundation of every successful design. One of our favorite design teachers, a die-hard Springsteen fan, shared the BRUCE acronym to help us remember basic graphic design principles, and we’ve never forgotten it. B – Balance Balance […]
10 Signs it’s May in School
Spring is in the air and if you are a teacher you can definitely start seeing the signs of the light at the end of the tunnel. 1. You notice a decline in you and your colleagues’ appearance Let’s face it at the beginning of the year teachers are excited and full of hope […]
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