At the halfway point of the school year, many teachers take time to reflect on what’s working and what’s not working in their classroom. Many factors can throw off an otherwise great lesson plan or learning experience. One of those is lacking necessary items for a system of classroom organization. Having an organized classroom […]
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10 Fun Ways to Rest, Relax and Recharge Over Winter Break
Start your countdown — Christmas vacation is almost here! Of course, you still have to get through holiday concerts, kids on a sugar high from all the cookies and candy, dealing with stressed-out parents and one big classroom party before you can get 2015 in the books, but it’s so close you can almost taste […]
Your Holiday Break Checklist So You Can Enjoy the Holidays
Students aren’t the only ones who look forward to the holiday break. Teachers and administrators also enjoy spending time with family and friends. Many educators spend part of the break preparing their classrooms for the return of students in January. A proactive approach will allow you to truly enjoy your holiday break while being […]
10 Tips for an Attitude Adjustment
The holidays are nearly here and odds are teachers are really ready for a break! Months of being “on”—giving your very best to every art class and every student every day—may have taken a toll on your attitude and maybe even your self-esteem. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, or just plain worn out heading […]
Not Tech Savvy? Ways to Incorporate Technology into Your Classroom without Being an Expert.
Believe it or not, there are some people who — for various reasons — do not race to a computer during a break or when arriving home from work. However, it is important for teachers to find a way to put your personal feelings about computing and technology aside to make sure your students […]
Celebrate with “Cake”!
Cakes take a front row seat in many celebrations. Baking a delicious confection to share with friends is enhanced by the creativity that goes into designing the cake top. These decorated and embellished cake tops can tell a story that uniquely adds to the celebration at going away parties, weddings, baby showers, and especially […]
Bullying – What Can Be Done?
Nationwide, more than one quarter of the students in grades 6 through 12 are victims of bullying. News stories about the problem make regular appearances on television and newspaper outlets, sometimes with tragic endings. Bullying has moved from an adolescent rite of passage to a serious obstruction that is affecting the success of our […]
3 Ways to Help Your Students Talk About Their Artwork
If you’re an art teacher, there’s a good chance that you’ve run into challenges when it comes to getting your students talking about their artwork—regardless of which grade(s) you teach. Often times, this happens when students don’t have the proper vocabulary they need to communicate about their art, but other factors can also come […]
Maintaining the Balance: Relaxing vs. Becoming a Better Teacher
Every summer, some teachers start feeling guilty during their relaxation time. Shouldn’t they be planning lessons or studying that new trend to get ready for next year? On the flip side, if they find themselves working too hard over the summer, they get mad at themselves for not taking a break. There are ways […]
Teacher Tools to Defeat Summer Learning Loss
The summer learning loss is real. Research shows that it can cause students to forget 22 percent or more of what they learned over the school year, making a teacher spend a month of review at the beginning of the next year just to get students caught back up. This might seem like the territory of […]
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