As the school year draws to a close, this simple summer collage art lesson plan could be a great way to fit one more fun activity into the class schedule. Allow students to choose from a variety of summer-themed art supplies (more detailed suggestions in the supply list below) and use their chosen items […]
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The Schoolyard Podcast Episode 14: Hands-On Learning Using Real-Life Events
In the 14th episode of The Schoolyard Podcast, host Nancy Chung sits down with Dr. Erica Colón, founder of Champions for Science and @NittyGrittyScience, to discuss the benefits of incorporating real-life events into teaching. Dr. Colón and Nancy share practical tips and tricks for leveraging these events to engage students and foster critical thinking. […]
Your Planning Partner, Step 1: Set Goals
We know educators are being asked to do more than ever, and educators know planning ahead is the best way to achieve your goals. As your planning partner, we want to help simplify the planning process so you head into each new school year fully prepared to engage and inspire young minds. Whether you’re […]
The Schoolyard Podcast Episode 7: Adaptive Art – Art for All Students
Adaptive art is a wonderful way to bring people together through creativity and self-expression. In this episode, host Nancy Chung interviews art therapist and adaptive art specialist Susan Loesl about making art accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their abilities or limitations. Defining Adaptive Art The importance of adaptive art lies in its […]
Three Ways to Effectively Extend Early Learning
Early learning opportunities give children a critical foundation for success. High-quality early learning programs help children learn the basic academic skills and the social and emotional competencies they’ll need for more advanced learning. Research shows these programs can benefit all children—but especially English learners and those who come from low-income households.1 Early learning has […]
How Smart School Design Promotes Teacher Wellness
The pandemic has taken a big toll on students’ mental health, and so it’s no surprise that student wellness is a top concern among K-12 leaders. But what about the teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff who are tasked with educating students every day? COVID has been just as hard on their mental health […]
School Specialty Announces 2022 Crystal Apple Award Winners
Three Outstanding Winning Teachers Represent Schools in N.C, Fla. and Penn.; Winners Receive $500 School Specialty Credit for Classroom, $250 Credit for School CHICAGO, IL — June 21, 2022 — School Specialty, a leading provider of learning environments, supplies, and curriculum materials for the pre K-12 education marketplace, today announced three outstanding teachers have […]
5 Keys to Extended Learning Opportunities and Why They Matter
All students now likely have some form of unfinished learning due to the impact of COVID-19. As a principal of a high-needs inner-city school, there were many questions I encountered that needed to be answered when designing our program for extended learning opportunities. What makes extended learning meaningful for students? How do we engage students […]
Eight Evidence-Based Extended Learning Opportunities That Propel Students Forward
Last year, student achievement took a huge hit in most districts nationwide due to the impact of COVID-19. At the time, I was a school principal at a low-income, high-needs school, and we had many challenges to overcome as we hired staff members and prepared our extended learning summer program. Like school administrators nationwide, […]
Extended and Expanded Learning: What Research and Experience Tell Us
I can proudly say that I have been in education for over thirty years. I was a classroom teacher for much of that time, but I also spent many years providing expanded learning opportunities as a private tutor in my community. At first, the big draw for acquiring my services was because I was a […]
Art Lesson Plan: Peaceable Kingdom Masks
Most of us identify masks with Halloween, Mardi Gras, Día de los Muertos, and New Year’s Eve. Masks, however, date back to 7000 BC and were used primarily for rituals, hunting, and ceremony. Just like today, they all came in different sizes, shapes, and materials. Early masks were constructed of wood, leather, and natural […]
Art Lesson Plan: Hawaiian Tapa Cloth Paintings
When we think of Hawaii, one of the first things that comes to mind is the Hawaiian or Aloha shirt. This shirt’s origin dates back to the 1920s but was made famous after WWII when US Servicemen brought them home. And later, as tourists travel to Hawaii, the shirt was the perfect souvenir to […]
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