Summer should be a bit more relaxed than the rest of your year, right? But that doesn’t mean that every day has to be totally unstructured. Nor should it mean an endless round of pool, park and playground activities. If you’re at a loss about how to keep the kids “engaged” and creative, just get […]
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DIY Task Management Without Breaking the Bank
Task management is one of the most important things in the classroom. There are many ways to accomplish task management successfully, but they can also be costly to produce. However, they need not be. With these simply do it yourself projects, you can make task management a breeze without spending a lot of your […]
Drumming in PE: Inclusive, Active, Fun!
By: Michael Doyle, 2014 SHAPE America Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year In February of 2013 I attended the Central District SHAPE America conference in Jackson, Wyoming. During that conference I attended a session by Kim Morrissey from Kansas that introduced drumming on stability balls that were placed on buckets. Instantly […]
8 DIY Classroom Decorating Ideas That Will Make Kids Smile
You can transform your classroom into an exciting learning space with fun classroom decor. The best part is you don’t need to spend a lot of money on these DIY classroom decorating ideas that will make kids smile each time they enter. Try out one of our favorite DIY classroom decorating ideas or mix […]
Classroom Organization Hacks for Busy Teachers
An organized classroom is important to the process of teaching and learning. Maintaining classroom organization can be challenging when you have students to focus on, lessons to plan and papers to grade. Classroom Organization Hacks These tips and tricks will help you streamline organizational tasks so that your classroom looks and feels organized. By achieving […]
Fun Physical Activities for Summer
Include physical activity into every family event (e.g. parties, picnics, reunions, vacations, etc.). Choose activities that are fun for everyone; remember these do not need to be competitive or sports-oriented. You may have to invest in a few equipment items to help with this; some examples are flying discs, a smashball set, a soft […]
Fun Fidgets for Calming
We all do it…fidget. Have you ever wondered why? Fidgeting is not just busy work. It acts as a sensory filter and helps us process incoming sensory information. For sensory over-responsive individuals, a calming fidget can literally be a lifesaver, helping to engage and relax. Yet excessive fidgeting can be annoying, distracting and harmful. […]
More Outdoors, Less Screen Time
It’s a beautiful summer day. Clouds drift across the sky like puffy, white dragons. The air is filled with the smell of freshly moed grass, tomato plants, and clean sheets on backyard clotheslines. It’s the type of day children dream about as they’re sitting at their school desks, fretfully scribbling out math equations or learning […]
Fibonacci Sequence 101
The Fibonacci sequence can be found everywhere in nature. It’s the ultimate catalyst for turning STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) into STEAM (add art). The influence of math in nature often finds its way into our favorite artistic and architectural subjects. The Fibonacci sequence was first discovered from ancient Sanskrit texts using Hindu-Arabic […]
Staying Active Over Summer Break
It’s finally summer break! Your kids have been working hard all school year long and now they get to sleep in and veg out all day, right? Of course not! Having so much free time over the summer is a nice break from the constant go, go, go schedule that often occurs during the […]
Building a Bird Oasis
It’s summertime, and that means there is a whole world of possibilities for activities your kids can do. It’s always fun to build new things with your kids and let them see it in action. If your kids love animals, get them to work building a DIY bird oasis for their feathered friends. Then […]
Keeping a Traveling Sketchbook
Whether you’re traveling to exotic places or just to the corner coffee shop, the lazy days of summer offer a dramatic change of pace from the sights and sounds of the school year. From colors and textures to shapes and compositions, capturing the cool things you see in a traveling sketchbook can provide inspiration […]
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