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    How to Find Funding for Art Integration Kits

    21st Century Learning

    With the world of education constantly developing improvements to curriculum and teaching methods for young minds, it can be tough to find funding to cover additional tools and resources. Here are some ideas for why it’s worth the time to invest in art integration, and worth the effort to find funding for Art Integration […]

    Tagged With: Art Integration, Art kits, Artsed, CCSS, steam, STEM

    Increasing Your Content Area Literacy Success

    Reading & Literacy

    elementary student practicing content area literacy

    Developing your instructional process and helping students to develop literacy skills can seem overwhelming. However, the concepts and practices that allow students to engage with textbooks and in-class readings are the same ones being used in language and literature classes. The key is in shifting the focus from strictly reading-to-learn to include the process […]

    Tagged With: P21 Skills for Today, Professional Development - Literacy

    16 Reasons and Tips for Teaching Dance in PE

    Physical Education

    3 young students posing in dance class

    Keeping students interested in physical education can be a difficult task. This is especially true in the case of larger classes, limited equipment, and a wide range of student abilities. Teaching dance in PE is a great way to address these concerns and promote a versatile and inclusive PE curriculum. By using dance as […]

    Tagged With: Group Activities & Games

    Virtual Reality vs Augmented Reality in the Classroom

    STEAM & STEM

    Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have become a part of the conversation in the world of educational technology and a part of new additions to curriculum. Read about the differences between the two and how educators are introducing AR to their classrooms. The introduction of new technology has many educators feeling overwhelmed […]

    Covered in Comfort Products for Children with Special Needs

    Special Needs

    The Covered in Comfort team works to create innovative products, but also makes it a priority to give back to the community. Their mission to make the world a better place for children with special needs is only part of the reason why their products are loved by parents, therapists and educators alike. Covered […]

    Tagged With: Inclusion, Sensory Spaces

    Two Games to Add to Your P.E. Program

    Physical Education

    By: Karl Ely, 2016 Central District Middle School SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year These two games have been some of my past students’ favorites from the last few years. Feel free to give either of them a try and see how your students like them. They are both unlike any other traditional sport […]

    Tagged With: Teacher of the Year

    Camp Director’s Guide to Gearing Up for Summer Camp

    Out of School

    camp director and young campers looking at grass and bugs with magnifying glasses

    This time of year, camp directors and managers are in the midst of preparing for the summer camp season. Whether it’s a day camp, sleepaway camp, summer sports camp, or an after-school camp, there are things to prepare and a checklist of questions to ask before the season gets underway. We’re here to help with […]

    Tagged With: Summer

    Inclusion & Social Emotional Learning for Students with Special Needs

    Special Needs

    little boy with special needs playing card game in inclusive classroom

    Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is quickly becoming a cornerstone in the world of education, and the inclusion of students with special needs is increasingly important. Central to SEL being effective is applying it in a learning environment designed to create a sense of well-being in students. They should feel safe and secure, and thus […]

    Tagged With: Autism Awareness, Inclusion, Professional Development - Inclusion, Professional Development - Social and Emotional Development, Professional Development - Special Needs, Social and Emotional Learning

    Second Semester Classroom Management Goals

    Teacher Life

    teacher hugging kindergarten students with artwork in the background

    Managing a classroom full of students who have been out of school for a week or more can be overwhelming. The start of a new semester, whether it’s in the fall or after winter break, takes a bit of planning and commitment to make it go as smoothly as possible. Tips for Refreshing Classroom […]

    Tagged With: Time Management

    How to Make This Year’s Classroom Organization Resolution a Success

    Organization & Storage

    teacher and students working in organized classroom

    Starting a New Semester and Getting the Classroom Organized Every January 1st, millions of Americans make resolutions that boil down to one thing: to somehow be better in the new year. While the top slots for popular resolutions consistently go to fitness and weight loss, getting organized almost always lands high on the list. […]

    Tagged With: Spring Cleaning

    The Benefits of Physical Education for Children with Special Needs

    Physical Education

    Benefits of Physical Education for Children with Special Needs

    Exercise can provide significant benefits for children in all of the developmental stages of life. It only makes sense, then, that regular participation in physical education classes would also promote positive advancements in students with special needs. Research has shown that physical education programs can do a great deal to improve the lifestyle of children with special […]

    Tagged With: Adapted PE

    4 Reasons to Create Active Learning Spaces

    21st Century Learning

    little girl using ball chair in active learning environment

    Why Students Need Active Learning Spaces Contrary to traditional classroom practices, research is confirming what classroom teachers have long suspected – that reducing recess time and physical activity during a school day is having a negative impact on a student’s ability to learn. Research is proving that physical movement influences attention, organization, vision, speech, […]

    Tagged With: Flexible Seating, Learning Environments

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