Winter months are a hard time to stay focused and inspired. With days being shorter it is easy to see where the winter doldrums comes from. It doesn’t help that summer vacation is approaching and everyone is looking forward to days playing the sun. But there are ways to become inspired and get into […]
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No Tech? No Problem: Low Tech Solutions to Make Your Classroom Interactive
There has been an increasing push for use of technology in the classroom, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. In particular, technologies such as SMART Boards have been touted as a way to increase classroom interactivity. For those whose budgets do not permit such investments, there are easy alternatives to […]
Studying: When and Where to Study
The question of when and where is the best place to study is one of those questions that doesn’t have a one size fits all answer. Some may find it easier to study when they first get up in the morning verses later in the day. Some students may study better by themselves and […]
Sensory Spaces: Weighted Wearables
Weighted vests, lap pads, blankets and toys have come a long way in providing therapeutic value. These items are practically indispensable to a classroom teacher in mainstream or special needs education where these tools can help to neutralize an overly excited or withdrawn child. How do they work? Their gentle pull on the muscles […]
Strategies to Help Increase Activity During PE
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 […]
Spring Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Prepare for the arrival of Spring with these art lesson plans! Storm Stories Get your students actively involved in observing and studying the weather. In many parts of the country, Spring weather is unpredictable and often dramatic. Color diffusing paper and water-based markers are the perfect materials for drawing pictures of stormy weather. When sprayed […]
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 […]
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