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    Buyer Beware: Commercial Headphone Warranty vs Consumer

    Educational Technology

    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

    21st Century Learning

    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, […]

    Tagged With: Case Studies, P21 Skills for Today

    Library and Reading Corners: Decorating the Classroom

    Organization & Storage

    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 […]

    Tagged With: Classroom Decorations

    Sensory-Based Interventions for Vestibular Input

    Special Needs

    little girl smiling while laying on her stomach in a spinning sensory therapy swing

    When creating an inclusive and inviting learning environment for all students, individual needs should be considered. Not all students experience challenges with sensory processing, but they may all benefit from some of the following sensory tools. Consider the needs and potential benefits of sensory-based interventions for vestibular input in an individual child. Tips for […]

    Tagged With: Inclusion

    Sensory-Based Interventions for Proprioceptive Input

    Special Needs

    child playing and crawling through a colorful tunnel tube at a physical therapy center

    Proprioceptive input refers to our sense of body position and self-movement and is guided by neurons in our body called proprioceptors. Some people have a more difficult time with proprioception, leading to issues with balance and coordination. Under or overstimulation of the senses can lead to high levels of stress and anxiety, which is […]

    Tagged With: Autism Awareness, Inclusion, Sensory Spaces

    5 April Fool’s Day Pranks to Play on Students

    Celebrations & Themes

    group of young students excited and happy with various reactions

    April Fool’s Day is always a fun day, but sometimes a fun prank can be hard to pull off on students. Most teachers will try to convince them they have a pop quiz, but students are immune to such tactics. If you tell them they have a quiz, they’ll either know it’s a trick […]

    Tagged With: Spring

    Using March Madness as a Fun Learning Opportunity in Your Classroom

    Celebrations & Themes

    Using March Madness as a Learning Opportunity

    College basketball is one of the hottest sports in the country, and March Madness takes it all to the next level. This annual tournament is sure to have your young sports fans talking, so why not use it to bring some fun into your classroom this spring? Try these three fun — and educational! — activities […]

    Products That Encourage Student Engagement

    Back to School

    Products That Encourage Student Engagement

    Teachers sometimes need to think of creative ways to encourage positive student engagement. In a time when technology has taken a forefront in education and our daily lives, it’s hard to keep kids’ attention without something digital in front of them. Check out our list of products that will help you build a more engaged […]

    Whole Class Crafts for National Craft Month

    Celebrations & Themes

    Did you know that March in National Craft Month? It’s true, and there’s no better way to do a little team-building in your classroom than to have your students all work on one big art project together. Having each student contribute supplies and a part of the whole allows everyone to shine — and to see […]

    Getting Students Excited About Earth Science in the Classroom

    Inspiration & Planning

    young earth science students in a classroom studying a rock

    Teaching Earth science in the classroom may not always get the attention it deserves, but this broad discipline is profoundly important. Understanding the basic geophysical processes is essential to placing biological systems—including those enveloping and influenced by humankind—in their proper context. It’s important to show students that rivers, mountains, rainstorms, and other landscape elements […]

    Tagged With: Earth Science

    Great Books for Teachers to Read During Spring Break

    Teacher Life

    Great Books for Teachers to Read During Spring Break

    Spring is coming, and that means some well-deserved downtime is heading your way! Spring break is the perfect time to recharge and pick up a book for some uninterrupted reading for pleasure (you remember what that is, right?). Whether you want to catch up on some great new techniques for your classroom teaching or […]

    Black Paper Art Projects for Spring

    Arts & Crafts

    flower painting and sketch art on black paper background

    Black paper may seem like an odd artistic choice for spring projects. But using black paper in your arts and crafts projects can add dynamic elements to your piece and make your art really stand out. This is a wonderful quality for spring-themed projects.  Black paper comes in several varieties—including for use in drawing and […]

    Tagged With: Spring

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