Getting back into the swing of a new semester can feel a little sad when the walls that were once decorated with fun winter crafts are now barren and in need of sprucing up. One of the best ways to get yourself and your students back in the learning spirit is to give your […]
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Steps for Setting & Following Through on New Year’s Goals
Motivation is the general desire or willingness to do something. It’s the drive and determination, or the how, to get something done. But motivation also includes the reasons you have for getting something done. It includes the incentive or stimulus, or the why, that you want to do something. New Year’s Day is a […]
The Benefits of Using Gamification in the Classroom
When fun and learning come together, the result can be better retention, more engagement, and a generally positive attitude towards the process of understanding a new concept. The pursuit of improved student engagement and creating immersive experiences were the catalysts for the gamification movement. Students using gamification to its fullest are actively involved in […]
Your Classroom Holiday Wish List
The end of the first semester gives most teachers and students a sense of relief, as there’s a short break before the second semester begins. Getting the classroom ready to take on the rest of the academic year is an important part of returning to school, and we’ve gathered some useful inspiration for ways […]
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 […]
Easy Handprint and Footprint Holiday Craft Ideas
The holiday season brings out the spirit of keepsake crafts, and there are few things as precious as the projects made with love and handprints. We’ve compiled a few ideas for putting kids hands and feet to work this year, and creating some fun and unique decorations for around the home. Read on and […]
Benefits of Using AR in the Classroom
Augmented reality made its true debut in the world of video gaming with exciting options like Pokemon Go, catching the attention of millions across the world. This introduction to the potential of augmented reality, or AR, serves as an open doorway to a range of applications. At its heart, AR offers users a chance […]
Reading Games to Improve Literacy
National Family Literacy Day is celebrated on November 1st, making it a great time to incorporate more reading and reading-focused games into your home and community. Once you start reading more and enjoying word games, it doesn’t have to stop after National Family Literacy Day ends. Incorporating games and competition in the practice of important literacy […]
Basketball Drills and Games for Students from Grades K-12
Basketball is one of the most popular games in the US. It is a great pick-up sport and can be played solo, in pairs, all the way up to 5V5. Many a driveway and cul-de-sac have a basketball hoop just begging players to take a shot. The following drills and mini-games will help your […]
Art Lesson Plan: Diner Display Case Paintings
Artist Wayne Thiebaud “popped” onto the American art scene in the 1950s. He apprenticed at Walt Disney Studios, served as an artist in the US Army, studied art at various schools, and eventually taught art at the University of California, Davis, for over 30 years. Thiebaud is uniquely qualified to have created his own […]
Potential Benefits of Playing Music in the Art Classroom
The art classroom is a space made for engaging with creativity and energy. Does music belong in the art room space? Is it too distracting? Does it help keep students calm and focused? Can it add to the fun of creating artwork? These are some of the differing opinions on music in the art […]
Activities for Reinforcing Academic Vocabulary
The differences between the vocabulary students use in school and in casual conversation impact their reading comprehension and writing skills. As students are encouraged to use academic vocabulary in class, the higher level words and concepts can work themselves more easily into their vocabulary, benefiting their ability to express themselves through more diverse language. […]
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