The CDC recommends that kids take 11,500 or more steps and/or have at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. If we were to rely on this happening in school, sadly, most kids would be out of luck. Only the very fortunate students receive daily PE. Research shows that despite the plethora of […]
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Spring Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Prepare for the arrival of Spring with these art lesson plans! Pearl-it, Glitter-it Butterfly Let your imagination take flight! Create butterflies that will shine and sparkle with the glitz of Pearl It! and Glitter It! mixing mediums from Crayola®. Using real butterflies as a springboard, this art lesson plan could be correlated with a Spring […]
Storytelling: Multisensory Literacy
The road to literary begins long before a child sees a book. Scientists tell us that babies can hear their mother’s voice in utero. Pregnant mothers are encouraged to read aloud thereby exposing their developing child to the cadence of the language and the calming tones of the mother’s speech. When babies first make […]
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Document Camera?
If you have a working document camera in your classroom, you’re hopefully already using it on a daily basis. It’s a valuable tool to cut down on the need to make copies and present material to students. But did you know there are many other ways in which your document camera can be used […]
Zen and the Art of Papercrafting: Art Lesson Plan
Technically speaking, Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism originating with Sidhartha Guatama around 500 B.C. This Indian prince gave up his life of riches to seek enlightenment and when he did he became known as Buddha. Nowadays, some people practice Zen as a religion, some as a philosophy. Either way, meditation is at […]
10 Ways Interactive Whiteboards Can Make Your Job Easier
Whether you already have an interactive whiteboard in your classroom or are thinking about investing in one, there are many ways in which this kind of classroom technology can make your job easier while providing educational benefits to your students. 1. Depict Fractions Accurately Most teachers have dealt with the frustration of trying to explain […]
Post-it Easel Pads Perfect for the Classroom
Invented by accident in 1968, the Post-it Note has become a ubiquitous part of the office and school scene. Everyone from company CEOs to school-children use Post-it sticky pages to make lists, annotations in reports, and take notes in meetings and school lessons. Over the years, the removable, reusable adhesive has been used for […]
Homework Headquarters
Have your students draw a picture of where they do their homework and label the places where they store their homework supplies. Next have your students discuss their drawings and see if there are improvements that they can make. Where, when and how they study and do their homework are all important so whatever […]
Fun Physical Activity Breaks for Your Classroom
With many schools cutting back on recess time to make more room for test prep and challenging academic work, it’s more important than ever to remember just how important daily exercise is for kids. Childhood obesity is at dangerous levels, and many kids don’t get the exercise they need for good health. Even if your school […]
5 Rainy Day Teacher Activities
When it’s too cold or raining outside, teachers often have the job of playing entertainer to their students who are trapped indoors. For some teachers this will set off a panic attack as they picture their classroom being destroyed by their young students. There is always the option of finding a movie or cartoon for […]
Daily Tips to Stay Happy and Healthy All Week Long
Teaching is an incredibly time-consuming job, and sometimes you’re so busy that there’s no time left over for yourself to eat right or get enough exercise. It can leave you totally stressed out. You can’t give your students your best without taking care of yourself, so it’s important to practice some self-care throughout the week — it can’t wait […]
4 Steps to Planning a Presidents’ Day Show
Putting on a Presidents’ Day show gives your students a chance to shine while helping them retain valuable information about US history. Whether you start with a pre-written play or create your own, it is surprisingly easy to put on a show your kids will enjoy and remember for years! Choose a Story You […]
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