How do we get our children to be more engaged and creative? It’s a question that passes through the minds of most parents, and it becomes a particularly difficult question to answer when school winds down, the days get longer and hotter, and all kids want to do is turn off their brains, plug […]
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Preparing Your Students for Summer Break
Summer break will be here before we know it, and for many teachers across the country, that means working hard in those last few weeks to finish up lesson plans, get final grades turned in, and get the classroom tidied up. One aspect of the impending summer vacation that you don’t want to neglect, […]
Wrapping Up For The Year
Congratulations! You’ve almost made it through another school year, instilling in another batch of students a love of art that will last them their entire lives. Honor the work you’ve all put into this year’s projects with an intentional end-of-year wrap up. Revisit Lessons Learned Your students have learned so much this year. Make […]
Sticky Fingers and the Importance of Process Art
If your preschoolers are painting with bath poufs and bubble wrap, the odds are good that you have a firm understanding of Process Art. And if you neglect to offer up a model project for your early learners to try and reproduce, that’s another point in your favor. Offering young children an opportunity to […]
3 Ways to Keep Summer Reading Fun
Summer reading might be viewed as a chore by many students, but it doesn’t have to be. With many schools requiring summer reading and many students needing the extra reading time, summer reading has become a critical part of every school year. Why? Students who don’t read during the summer can lose over half […]
Reading Comprehension Tools for Struggling Readers
Educators know that every student comes to us with unique gifts and strengths, specific obstacles, and areas of learning in which they require a challenge. The unique needs of each young learner is in large part what makes teaching more than a profession. It’s also an art and science that requires expertise, insight, training, […]
The History Behind Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers spend a lot of time enriching the minds and lives of their students. That’s why, every year, we come together to celebrate teachers and the wonderful jobs that they do. The celebration starts on the first full Monday in May. But what’s the history of Teacher Appreciation Week? When and why did it start? The […]
Can We Have Class Outside?
Spring has sprung and everyone in the classroom is feeling the effects. Kids are looking out of the window and fidgeting in their seats, waiting for the chance to get outside and enjoy the warm and sunny goodness awaiting them. So are you, frankly. Be honest – you’ve caught yourself glancing out at the […]
Sensory-Based Interventions for Oral Motor, Auditory, Language, & Communication Skills
Some children with autism or other disabilities experience discomfort or pain when exposed to sound frequencies or levels of loudness. Using various tools as part of a broad sensory-based intervention can help with self-regulation and calming during sensory overload. Tips on Oral Motor Tools How do you know which chewy to select? The most important thing […]
Tips for Updating Classroom Storage on a Budget
Trying to create a warm and creative learning space on a budget isn’t as hard as one might think. With a little creativity, imagination, and some DIY inspiration, teachers can pull together a great looking classroom without spending a lot of money. Here are some ideas to get you started and help you create customized, creative, […]
Daily Living and Social Skills
Expert Tips on Daily Living Skills- Transitions Many students with autism are visual learners. Visual cues are the best intervention for a nonverbal student. They assist and inform students of the rules, their schedule and changes in their routines. For example, the teacher can create a person locator system with visual cue cards, which […]
Pro Tips for Organizing Your Classroom Library
What teacher doesn’t love books? The trouble with being a confirmed bibliophile is usually one of space: Just where are you going to put them all? We have a few ideas. Why not celebrate School Library Month by taking stock of all your great classroom books and getting them organized? With the right materials, you […]
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