Keeping students calm is a key part of getting through lessons and projects. Once one student becomes overwhelmed and anxious, the feeling tends to spread to others in the room. In order to keep students anxiety-free this school year, these teachers offered their own tips for calming down their class. Read these tips and […]
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How to Restore Dried Playdough in 4 Easy Steps
Playdough is a mixture made from salt, flour, and water, and quickly dries out when left outside of a sealed container for very long. Instead of tossing it, take some time to revive, rehydrate, and restore dried playdough. This messy yet fun classic creative outlet can be reused after being left out with just […]
Block Printing 101
One of the oldest forms of printing, block printing involves covering a carved “block” with ink and then using the inked block to transfer the carved image onto paper or fabric. Also known as relief printing, this method of image transfer dates back to the 5th century. The block doesn’t have to be, and […]
Screen Printing 101
Screen printing or silk screening is also known as serigraphy. The term serigraphy is derived from both Latin “sericum” (silk) and Greek “graphein” (to write or draw). The process came into favor in first century China and is now considered one of the most versatile and inexpensive ways to print multiple copies of the […]
Art Lesson Plan: Handmade Paper Collage
The seemingly simple process of collage can result in some truly spectacular works of art. Collage, which literally means to bond or glue, emerged in the early 20th century. Artists like Pablo Picasso assembled everything from torn newspapers to shredded photographs into statement pieces. With our Handmade Paper Collage art lesson plan, you’ll guide […]
Positioning Possibilities: Finding the Right Seat in the Early Childhood Classroom
By: Megan Finesilver, M.Ed. Think of the last time you read a book at home with your feet flat on the floor, back straight against your chair in front of a desk. Imagine staying in this position for 45 minutes. Most likely, you’ll start squirming, change positions, get a drink, or move to the […]
Tabata 101
Tabata 101 is the first installment of a two-part blog series highlighting this popular, high-intensity workout. Tabata… a HIIT for getting fit. This High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program delivers maximum fitness benefits in a short-duration workout. Tabata is a great option when you are pressed for time or want a change from more traditional […]
How & Why 3D Printing Is Beneficial to Students
The continually and ever-rapidly evolving nature of education in the technological world continues to expand possibilities for students. Everything from projection systems and screens to interactive learning systems have revolutionized the game for educators and students alike, but 3D printing offers students an unprecedentedly tangible approach to interactive learning in the comfort and budget-friendly confines of the classroom. […]
How to Keep Kiddos Focused in the Classroom
The focused classroom is constantly challenged by the fact that children need to move. This critical childhood must, however, clashes directly with the fact that recesses are shorter and shorter, demands on teachers are increasing to help students meet standardized tests, and children are expected to sit upright in chairs for long hours at […]
Getting Your At-Home Command Center BTS Ready
As parents, you know you have a lot on your plate. On top of everything you do on a daily basis, you have to remain sane while orchestrating your student’s school year. Having a command center with the right tools on hand can help to start the school year off on the right foot. […]
How Does Physical Activity Affect Academic Performance?
Phospholipid bilayers? Pythagorean Theorem? The Lusitania? Kennedy Who? And so it goes. Students in every grade level at schools across the country are struggling in class. It’s not because they’re underachievers, they’re not smart, or they don’t care. It’s because we’re working against them. The longer children and teens are forced to sit and […]
Summer Learning Opportunities for Early Childhood
Sitting at a desk doing worksheets is not my idea of a fun summer break. It’s probably not even in the top 100 activities a child wants to do when the sun is shining either. The inevitable regression during the summer months is something all teachers encounter, however there is a solution. It involves […]
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