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 […]
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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 […]
Classroom Interactivity Made Easy
Did you know that one product can completely transform your classroom into an interactive learning environment? Interactivity in the classroom has never been easier with the Elmo Vision bundle, which includes the TT12iD Document camera and CRA-1 Wireless Tablet. 1. Easy Set Up And Intuitive Operation Teacher Tip: In less than a minute, you can […]
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 […]
Buyer Beware: Commercial Headphone Warranty vs Consumer
Purchasing officials are paying increased attention to consumer-oriented headphones, whose manufacturers are attempting to portray their equipment is “as good as” the status quo. The goal of course is to sell into the education vertical, but for unsuspecting schools and districts, this proposition can be fraught with peril. In an era of tightened budgets […]
Modern Library Transformation – Technology, Collaboration, and Flexibility
Libraries themselves are undergoing transformative changes. With a much greater focus on technology integration, new media, and 21st Century Learning themes such as collaboration, the traditional concept of what a library can be is evolving. These advancements are fundamentally changing the library landscape in American schools. School Specialty, a leading distributor of supplies, furniture, […]
Library and Reading Corners: Decorating the Classroom
March may be National Reading Month, but April is National Library month and you can use that month as a way of further encouraging your students to read. One of the easiest ways to get students to voluntarily read more is to create a reading corner and library in your classroom. Students will often […]
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