Summer is a great time for fun, hands-on learning. Days are longer and schedules are more relaxed, setting the stage for creative endeavors that usually aren’t part of the traditional classroom routine. Try these DIY ideas to get kids interested in everything from science to art and music. Bubble Blast Making your own bubble solution […]
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Summer Wildlife Adventure
No matter how much kids might wish for summer during the school year, they inevitably start getting bored within two or three weeks of that final bell. Finding ways to keep the summer doldrums at bay by coming up with fun and educational plans to keep their bodies and their minds active can sometimes […]
Drawing Hands 101
Learning to draw hands is a crucial part of being able to sketch the human form. Hands, along with drawing faces, can be a daunting task, but we’re here to give you a hand with the simple tips below. What are you waiting for? Pick up a pencil and give it a go! How […]
3 Alternatives to the Fidget Spinner
Just in case you have not heard, the Fidget Spinner is a viral phenomenon. Its popularity as a toy craze is a given, however, its application as a suitable fidget for children with special needs is a debated topic with both sides weighing in. Some schools are banning fidget spinners while others are advocating […]
Use Classroom Physical Activity to Increase Attention Span
Research shows that getting students up and moving during the school day improves learning outcomes by improving focus and behavior. Scheduling movement breaks during the day is made easy with StartFIT Carts. Simply sharing them between classrooms, whether it’s Spanish or Math class, is a great way to help any educator integrate physical activity […]
Fun Outdoor Math Games Teach Sharing and Base 10 Skills
Children learn best in relaxed situations, such as playing outdoor games. Parents and teachers who want to reinforce sharing as well as math skills can turn the backyard or playground into an outdoor math game lab for learning! Too often, there is little room in the primary curriculum for teaching about money. Yet children […]
How to Organize & Clean Your Tech Devices
Summer is quickly approaching, which is a welcome relief for many teachers who have had a long and busy school year! If your classroom utilizes technology in the form of tablets, laptops, or similar electronic devices, there are some special steps that you’ll want to take before summer vacation hits—especially in regards to cleaning […]
Parents as Partners in Early Learning
Winning the Super Bowl is the ultimate goal of every professional football player. Earning that title results from team effort. That same team approach is needed guiding a child’s learning and development success. Parents and educators can and should work together to encourage student success, starting from early childhood and continuing throughout a student’s […]
6 Ways to Integrate Technology into Physical Education
Teaching physical education can be challenging for any number of reasons, from a lack of equipment to keeping students engaged. To meet these challenges, some educators are turning to technology in physical education to create more dynamic classes that work for students with a wide range of fitness levels. Here are some examples of […]
What’s the Right Fidget for the Classroom?
You’ve seen the craze: Fidget Spinners. These little twirly devices have captured the hands and pockets of many. They are engaging and for many a fun toy, but fidgeting is not just for fun nor always annoying. It can be highly therapeutic. Wiggling fingers is much like exercise is to the body and can […]
6 Adorable Father’s Day Art Projects for the Classroom
Dads are just the best, aren’t they? So making sure they feel appreciated on Father’s Day is a great way to give kids a boost and keep families engaged with the classroom, after school programs and camp. Some ideas, you say? Well, sure. Here are six of our favorite Father’s Day art projects. 1. […]
7 Ways to Conserve Energy in Your Classroom
Teaching kids to respect the environment is a primary duty of any teacher, but it doesn’t always have to involve detailed lesson plans—it can be as simple as setting ground rules for, say, conserving energy in your classroom. With World Environment Day coming up on June 5, there’s no better time to make an […]
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