Flexible seating can encompass a variety of different furniture options. Mobile seating can be reconfigured into a variety of formations to support varied teaching methods, which is a key tenet of 21st Century Learning. Soft seating allows students to remain comfortable, enhancing their enjoyment while at school. Movement seating, which allows students to rock gently […]
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Healthy Family Habits for Every Month of the Year
Positive change is often not drastic or sweeping. It takes time to modify your family’s lifestyle and create lasting healthy habits. There are resources for educators to teach kids the importance of physical activity and healthy eating at school, but establishing a healthy routine begins at home. 12 Positive Health Habit Goals As you look […]
Promoting Heart Health in PE
You know the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”? Well, it couldn’t be truer when it comes to children’s heart health. Heart health education is everyone’s business including families, schools, the media, communities, faith-based organizations, government agencies, medical professionals, etc. No single entity needs to do it alone. Schools, in general, […]
Why Heart Health Matters
Did you know that your heart beats an average of 80 times per minute (resting is around 72, but you have to take into account that when you’re active it is much higher). This adds up to around 115,200 times a day (give or take, depending on what you do) and over 42 million […]
Cross-Curricular Learning on the Climbing Wall
Traverse Climbing Walls are very versatile and help to develop physical, cognitive and social-emotional skills in youth. There are a wide variety of climbing wall games and activities that involve overcoming challenges, developing climbing skills, working as a team, competing with others and more. In addition, climbing wall activities can include other core subjects […]
Celebrating National Thank You Month in Your Classroom
Did you know that January is National Thank You Month? It makes sense when you think about it: All those post-holiday thank you notes aren’t going to write themselves! Luckily, some lessons about gratitude can help bridge the gap between winter vacation and school routine to help get kids back in the swing of things […]
Student Artist Spotlight: Tanner Higgins
It’s hard to tell whether it’s life imitating art or art imitating life in this trompe l’oeil, created by 8th grader Tanner Higgins. Titled The Zebra, this black and white pencil drawing blurs the line between past and present, drawing the viewer into the partially completed scene with the expertise of a much older […]
Celebrate Trivia Day with These Sharable Fun Facts
Wednesday, January 4th is National Trivia Day. Fun yet educational trivia games and contests are an excellent way to get your students back into the swing of things after the holiday break. We’ve rounded up some cool facts in a variety of categories, perfect for sharing with students. Classroom trivia works well in a […]
Keeping Your Classroom Healthy Throughout Flu Season
Flu season is quickly approaching, and for many teachers, this brings along feelings of dread; after all, when you work with little ones, it can be difficult to keep the germ-spreading to a minimum. Check out these tips and products for keeping your school and learning spaces as germ-free as possible. Fighting the Spread […]
Holiday Sensory Indoor Fun
Brrr…seems like old man winter has a grip on much of the nation right now. Although the holidays and winter are a great time for sensory outdoor activities in some areas, the weather can impact the fun and safety of being in nature. All children, especially those with special needs still need daily doses […]
6 Tips to Recharge Over Winter Break
Whether on a year-round or traditional academic schedule, you’re ready for winter break when it rolls around. Not only are the days shorter and colder, but you’ve given your all to students, parents, and administrators for months. Now it’s finally time to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate. Here are some ways to recharge over winter […]
Are You a Good Role Model for Your Students When It Comes to Healthy Behaviors?
While parents may be their children’s first role models, teachers and other school staff are also very influential in shaping nutritional and physical activity behaviors of students. From kindergarten through high school, kids typically spend 6+ hours each day, 5 days a week, 180 days a year, at school. With that amount of time, […]
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