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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
3 Early Childhood Activities on Dental Hygiene
Early Childhood learners are developing important life-long habits and patterns every day. These important years can be a great place to start and reinforce education around a healthy diet and maintaining dental health. These three activities or lesson plans are a great way to introduce foundational concepts around maintaining a healthy smile. 3 Dental […]
Black History Month Activities: Reflections on the Artist’s Voice
Celebrate Black History Month this year with activities that use the lenses of Black artists to provide students with a deeper understanding of how Black Americans in the mid-20th century lived. This full unit of Black History Month activities incorporates art, history, reading, writing, and discussion while exploring the works of Langston Hughes, Jacob […]
Large Class Sizes and the Climbing Wall: Stations to the Rescue
Often class sizes are too large for all students to be on the climbing wall at one time. Since physical educators are tasked with maximizing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, having students wait in line to climb is not best practice. Establishing a number of different stations within the gym, with the climbing wall as one […]
Winter Bird Feeding Activities
February was chosen as National Bird Feeding Month because it’s one of the most difficult times of the year for wild birds to find food. It’s also one of the coldest months in North America. That means supplemental winter bird feeding may save the lives of birds. It also provides children an opportunity to […]
The Orton-Gillingham Approach: Reading Success for Every Student
Your hearts break when you see children struggle with reading, comprehension, or vocabulary. Some students come from difficult socioeconomic backgrounds, have learning disabilities such as dyslexia, or simply received poor reading instruction in the past. Thankfully, there are a variety of instructional methods available that can be used to help students become better readers. Find more information […]
Cameo Inspirations: Art Lesson Plan
The cameo is an ancient art form dating back to the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. Share these 10 fun cameo facts with your students, then give our Cameo Inspiration lesson plan a go! Although the name is now synonymous with a woman’s brooch featuring an ivory-looking facial profile, cameo is actually a method […]
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