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    Must-Have Math Skills Puzzles & Games

    STEAM & STEM

    Gamification of important concepts and skills can help students to enjoy practice. Math skills puzzles and games come in many forms, and are available for students of all ages. Check out these must-have and best-seller math skills games for the classroom. Classroom Math Games & Puzzles Students Love Get students engaged in using their […]

    Creating a Classroom Collaboration Center for Group Work & Activities

    Organization & Storage

    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

    Organization & Storage

    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! […]

    Spring Clean Your Classroom in 2 Weeks

    Teacher Life

    Getting a classroom cleaned up for spring might seem like an overwhelming project. But the good news is you don’t have to tackle it all in one day. Instead, spread the tasks over 10 working days with the Schoolyard’s 2-week guide to spring clean your classroom. Clean Your Whole Classroom in 10 Days A […]

    Team Building and Listening Skills Icebreakers

    Physical Education

    Check out these fun and engaging activities for helping students develop team building and listening skills. The start of a new school year can be tough, but these activities are a great way for students to get to know each other and participate in physical activity. Icebreakers and Team Building Games for Back to […]

    Student Artist Spotlight: Tyree McBeth

    Arts & Crafts

    Art teacher Caroline Cook is roaring with pride over her student, Tyree McBeth’s, cover piece, Luscious Lyon. The Patterson High School senior from Baltimore, Maryland, created the lion on scratchboard, and then used Adobe® Photoshop® to add color. The result of this two-part process is this fiercely realistic depiction of the powerful king of […]

    Setting the Tone for Success in Adapted Physical Education

    Physical Education

    By: Tracy Sharlow, 2016 National Adapted Physical Education SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year The development of a collaborative educational team approach, proactive strategies for success, and establishing trusting relationships with your students are key factors to setting the tone for a successful school year. Collaborative team engagement with other special education/therapy providers helps […]

    The Triple C’s to Guide the Triple P’s

    Physical Education

    By: Ron Trainum, 2016 National Middle School Physical Education SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year Three words – people, process, and product (I call them the Triple P’s) – are the keys to a successful business, according to multi-millionaire and CEO of Camping World, Good Sam Enterprises, and Gander Mountain, Marcus Lemonis. These are […]

    Mom Bloggers Highlight Benefits of BTS Shopping Online

    Back to School

    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 […]