Do you have a child with special needs on your holiday list? Sometimes off-the-shelf gifts just aren’t quite designed for inclusion. Don’t despair! Check out the full assortment to find the best, budget-friendly solutions from the online store. From our fidget and oral motor tool classics like the Tangle Therapy and Chewlery to our […]
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5 Holiday DIY Decorating Ideas for the Classroom
Since winter break is quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about decorating your classroom for the holiday season. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to transform your classroom into a holiday delight. With a bit of work and a few supplies, you can add some holiday cheer for kids to […]
Outdoor Adventure for Everyone!
By: Taralyn (Tari) Garner, NBCT, CAPE, Central District Teacher of the Year Teaching outdoor adventure activities can be an amazing experience for your students, and outdoor adventure is appropriate for any grade level. You can teach outdoor adventure activities with some of the equipment you already have tucked away in your storage closet, a […]
STEAM in Early Childhood: Math Center
There is growing concern in our country regarding a lack of qualified applicants for jobs that require a STEM/STEAM skill set. The need for students with a STEAM skill set has lead to an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics – with the addition of the arts to promote creative and innovative thinking. […]
Holiday Strategies for Children with Sensory Processing Challenges
By: Diana Henry, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA The holiday season is here! Parents and caregivers who have children with sensory processing challenges need to have strategies to provide “sensory safe” environments when possible. One or more sensory systems (e.g., hearing, seeing, touching, moving or smelling) may need to be ‘tuned up’ to prevent a meltdown. […]
Sciencing in Early Childhood
Spell check may not like the word sciencing but I believe it makes perfect sense in the world of young children. Science is a noun but to describe what our future scientists are doing in classrooms across the country today, we definitely need an action word – a verb. As a three-year-old with a […]
Teachers Know: What to Look for When Purchasing Materials Created by Teachers
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 […]
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 […]
Create 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 […]
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