Whether it’s back to school or the start of the second semester, refreshing and organizing your PE storage space will make it easier to get back into the swing of things. Don’t start the semester with a mess on your hands. Use these tips to get your PE learning space ready to take on […]
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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! […]
Spring Clean Your Classroom in 2 Weeks
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 […]
Start the Year by Building Relationships With Students
By: Melanie Lynch, 2016 National Health Education SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year Valuing Students by Giving Them a Voice Summer, for me, has always been a time for relaxing and reflecting on my previous teaching year. With that reflection comes the pondering of how I was going to be a better teacher in the […]
Team Building and Listening Skills Icebreakers
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Frame and Hang Anchor Charts as Classroom Decor
Anchor charts are fun, useful, and can make a great way to color portions of the wall in your classroom. While you can have them all on a large easel and flip to the applicable chart when you need it, why not take advantage of your creative work and hang them around the room […]
How to Find Balance Over Summer Break
Teaching is not for the faint of heart. It’s a tough job that requires a lot of focus during the school year—and let’s face it, that spills over into the summer, too. While it might be a challenge, educators need to practice self-care during summer break so the return to school in the fall […]
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