English Language Learners (ELL) are the fastest-growing student population group—according to an NEA Policy Brief, by 2025 nearly 25 percent of students in public schools will be English Language Learners. With such a dramatic increase, it is imperative that the educational community understands and adequately addresses the struggles of ELL students, and ensure that […]
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Floor and Carpet Activities for Early Childhood
A lot of time in early childhood classrooms is spent engaging in group activities on the floor. It is important as teachers that we incorporate a combination of gross motor skills and academics as much as possible for this age group. Physical involvement not only can help young children learn but will keep them from getting […]
Countdown to Summer: Prepping for Fall
Sure, as you finally reach the long-awaited end of the school year, the last thing most teachers want to think about is starting a new one. But not only will your future self thank you for doing a little ahead-of-time legwork, you also might just enjoy your summer break more knowing that you’ve got […]
Better Hearing Means Better Students
Creating a great classroom experience for your students means having the right technology on hand. How do headphones help? Well, not only are they now a standard requirement for student assessment testing, but they also encourage focus and efficiency. Having them in the classroom is not only great practice for the standardized testing environment, […]
7 Ways Families and Teachers Can Prevent Summer Learning Loss
From the end of one school year to the beginning of the next, all students will inevitably experience summer learning loss to some degree. While the loss of reading skills is an issue for many children, according to Harvard Education, losing math skills is an even bigger problem for students from all backgrounds. Summer […]
Art Technique Memory Journal
While most of the nation is still dealing with winter and the end of the school year seems far away, you may want to start planning your big end of the school year art project. Create a one of a kind journal with your class that commemorates things that you do in class, field […]
Art Naturally
Famed French artist Marc Chagall once said, “Great art picks up where nature ends.” We couldn’t agree more. Incorporating natural materials into art projects results in some seriously amazing creativity. And who could ask for more fun than an afternoon in nature, followed by an afternoon of art? So, pick a day, head for […]
Advantages and Challenges of a Collaborative Classroom Environment
Over the course of the past decade, K-12 schools across the country have seen significant changes. Not only have classrooms become increasingly reliant on technology, but they have also become more encouraging of collaboration between students. Specifically, classrooms are moving away from individualized learning to a more group-oriented approach. This, in turn, presents some […]
Work Mardi Gras into Your Lesson Plans
Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” falls on February 28th in 2017. This colorful festival lends itself to all manner of arts and crafts projects, but did you know you can also work it into a variety of lesson plans? Music Few things are more representative of the festival’s colorful past than the music of […]
Strategies to Help Increase Inclusiveness in Your PE Class
When teaching PE, are all of your students successful in reaching the objectives of a lesson? If your answer is “affirmative,” way to go! If, however, they are not all reaching the objectives or being appropriately challenged, this blog is for you. It is important to know how to adapt your activities in a […]
Better Hearing Means Better Students!
Creating a great classroom experience for your students means having the right technology on hand. How do headphones help? Well, not only are they now a standard requirement for student assessment testing, but they also encourage focus and efficiency. Having them in the classroom is not only helpful for the standardized testing environment, but they […]
3 Ways to Learn about Edison in the Classroom
Thomas Edison did more than just create a few useful inventions; some of his over 1,000 patented creations still impact the technology we use today. Incorporating one or more Edison related activities into the classroom provides a richer understanding of the inventor’s life and important works. Technology Timeline The tools we use to work […]
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