Teachers know. It’s that simple. Teachers know what works for their students and for themselves in the classroom. They know when their students are having the a-ha moments that make everything worthwhile—when the information and practices “click” and the students get it and move forward. Teachers know. But how do teachers wade through the […]
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Make Studying a Goal Oriented Process
Studying can feel like a serious grind, particularly if the topic isn’t one the student is particularly interested in. Even so, studying is an important part of learning and reviewing material and can be critical to academic success. So how can you help take your student’s studying from endless hours of staring at notes […]
Creating a Classroom Coloring Book
Coloring books have made a serious comeback, with all kinds of new offerings including adult coloring books and the ever-popular zentangle versions. Why not challenge your art students to create their own classroom coloring book, with each student contributing one page? Not only will it be a fun lesson for your students, but you’ll […]
Physical Needs of Individuals with Spina Bifida
Janie, age 8, uses forearm crutches to get around her school. Though it takes her a bit longer to make it down the hall, she can generally keep up with her friends and loves her school. Alfredo, age 15, uses a wheelchair for his mobility and does a great job taking care of himself […]
Get Them Climbing the Walls! The Hows and Whys of Rock Climbing
You’ve heard about it from other physical educators. You’ve seen kids climbing and think it would be the perfect addition to your physical education program. But you don’t know where to begin and need to know more. Here’s everything you need to know! Why Rock Climbing? There are many reasons that rock climbing is […]
Using a Climbing Wall Beyond PE Class
Did you know that a school’s traverse climbing wall can be used beyond physical education class? It is a great way to add more physical activity into the school day! Many schools are including climbing in their Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). Since physical education is the foundation of a CSAP, it is […]
Energy Awareness Activities
October is Energy Awareness Month. As such, it is a good time to introduce some energy-themed projects and activities to your classroom. Because solar energy is such an important part of a clean and renewable energy future for our world, it might be a good idea to put some real focus on that type […]
5 Awesome Activities for Make a Difference Day
On the fourth Saturday of October, millions of volunteers nationwide come together for Make a Difference Day. The event is one of the largest and most widely recognized days of community service. Volunteers will tidy parks, engage in environmental tasks, collect food and host bake sales for local food banks, raise money for charities, donate […]
3 Tips for Fostering Parent Collaboration
Most parents want to be involved in their kids’ education, but everyone is feeling the pressure of busy, over-scheduled lives these days. It’s crucial to find ways to keep parents involved without making them feel like they have extra homework. Try these simple tips to keep parents in the loop, and you’ll foster stronger community spirit and […]
Façade Bud Vase: Art Lesson Plan
Let’s take a spin back in time, say to somewhere around 2000 BC, when the first potter’s wheels arrived in Greece. They’d been using them in Egypt for years, but that’s another story. The potter’s wheel enabled Greek artists to produce their wares more quickly, resulting in the increased availability of useful items like […]
Nurturing Imagination and Creativity in Early Childhood
Imagination and creativity are at the heart of a developmentally appropriate early childhood program. Tightening budgets and mandated curriculum standards have made it challenging to integrate imaginative and creative activities into the early childhood classroom. 4 Ways to Encourage and Boost Creativity in Early Childhood Amid pressures to enhance student academic performance, many teachers […]
DIY Classroom Décor Roundup
In our recent Classroom DIY Campaign on Facebook, we asked educators for their most creative classroom décor ideas with clever use of resources. Below are just five of the many fantastic submissions we received. Pool Noodle Tree This easy, fun tree is perfectly paired with tree-themed books, like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, The Giving […]
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