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 […]
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Holiday Shopping PE Class Activity
By: Penny Kroening, 2016 National Elementary Physical Education SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year The holiday season is upon us! By far, my favorite time of year. My lessons fill the days of December with holiday PE activities named The Grinch, Reindeer Games, Peppermint Whiffle Ball, Winter Wonderland, Building Snowmen, The Polar Express, and […]
Educational Gift Ideas for Kids by Age Group
During the holiday season, parents, teachers, and family members are searching for the perfect gifts for the young people in their lives. What better way to give a gift than to give one that is fun and teaches valuable skills like problem solving or encourages creativity? We’ve gathered a list of exciting learning gift […]
Real Teacher Tips for Classroom Games Students Love
Playing games in the classroom is an excellent way to increase engagement and motivate students to retain information. Prizes aren’t always necessary, and games also help build student relationships, which is a win for everyone involved. Check out these real teacher tips for playing classroom games that students love. Classroom Game Suggestions from Real […]
The Role of Math Manipulatives in the Classroom
Manipulatives are physical objects that are used as teaching tools to engage students in hands-on learning. Over the years, educators have learned that the use of manipulatives in math instruction deepens understanding of concepts, makes skills practice meaningful, and increases retention and carryover of information in new problem-solving situations. 3 Reasons to Use Math Manipulatives […]
Teaching Science With Slime
There’s something uniquely exciting about a science experiment. Taking ordinary materials and mixing them together to create something new is both fun and educational for young learners. It leaves them with questions and the urge to seek out answers. We’ve gathered a few ideas for creating slime in class and leveraging a fun craft […]
Real Teacher Tips for Using Classroom Caddies
Caddies are the perfect mix of functionality and fun colors, and classroom caddies are one of many teacher tools that can make organization easier. Whether you prefer to use the caddies for arts and crafts or for manipulatives and games, there are plenty of options to consider. We asked teachers how they like to […]
6 Reasons You Need Carpets in Your Classroom
We put carpets in our homes, but they can also be a great way to add style and color to a classroom. On top of the added comfort of walking on carpet, your classroom rugs can serve a variety of purposes; helping you to get the most out of the space you have in […]
Mom Bloggers Highlight Benefits of BTS Shopping Online
The start of a new school year can be overwhelming for students who don’t feel prepared, but School Specialty is a great resource for families who want to send students to school with what they need and more. Take a look at what some real moms, teachers, and students had to say about the […]
5 Terrific Tips for Building Strong Fine Motor Skills
Great educators, therapists, and parents know it takes a foundation of varied sensory activities to build strong fine motor skills. Here are a few of our favorite suggestions! Encourage Crawling Activities! Crawling activities help build strong proximal control (through the head, neck, and shoulders) to provide stability as a base of support. Building stability […]
The Career & Technical Education Renaissance
The vast majority of jobs created during the recent economic recovery require highly skilled workers. Many of these jobs continue to go unfilled because a lack of candidates. Technical Education Renaissance in Schools Part of the reason is a misconception that these high-paying, fulfilling careers require expensive four-year college degrees, when the truth is […]
Finding Tech Funding for Your Classroom
We know how mind-numbing it can be to search and apply for grants and funding for your classroom. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to get gadgets into your classroom without actually taking money out of your own pocket. We decided to make it a little bit easier by showing you some opportunities that you can take […]
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