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    Being Aware: Things to Think About When Making an Emergency Plan

    Healthy Students

    Being Aware Things to Think About When Making an Emergency Plan

    There is an old saying “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Few things are more important to you and your school’s safety then a good emergency response plan. From a fire, to natural disaster, an active shooting incident or lock down it is critical that you have a plan and the […]

    Tagged With: Safety

    How to Make This Year’s Classroom Organization Resolution a Success

    Organization & Storage

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    Starting a New Semester and Getting the Classroom Organized Every January 1st, millions of Americans make resolutions that boil down to one thing: to somehow be better in the new year. While the top slots for popular resolutions consistently go to fitness and weight loss, getting organized almost always lands high on the list. […]

    Tagged With: Spring Cleaning

    Fitness 3,000 – A Way of Empowering High School Students

    Physical Education

    By: Adam Havice, 2016 Midwest District High School SHAPE America® Teacher of the Year I have found that high school teachers are always trying to find new and interesting ways to incorporate fitness into their curriculum. In my experience, when students are in control of their personal fitness, they tend to do more and […]

    Tagged With: Teacher of the Year

    Steps for Setting & Following Through on New Year’s Goals

    Teacher Life

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    Motivation is the general desire or willingness to do something. It’s the drive and determination, or the how, to get something done. But motivation also includes the reasons you have for getting something done. It includes the incentive or stimulus, or the why, that you want to do something. New Year’s Day is a […]

    Art Lesson Plan: Diner Display Case Paintings

    Arts & Crafts

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    Artist Wayne Thiebaud “popped” onto the American art scene in the 1950s. He apprenticed at Walt Disney Studios, served as an artist in the US Army, studied art at various schools, and eventually taught art at the University of California, Davis, for over 30 years. Thiebaud is uniquely qualified to have created his own […]

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    Art Lesson Plan: Coloring Book of Mini Mandalas

    Arts & Crafts

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    Bring your students together to create a complete coloring book of custom mini-mandalas, following our Coloring Book of Mini Mandalas lesson plan instructions. The ‘Mandala,’ which means circle in Sanskrit, is a symbol in some Indian, Hindu, and Buddhist ceremonies. The process by which the ceremonial mandala is created is extremely precise. Interpretations of […]

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    12 First-year Teacher Must-haves

    Teacher Life

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    Many first-year teachers go in trying to make sure they have all the important bases covered. Lesson plans? Check. Fun week one icebreaker activities to get to know your students? Check. Supplies? It’s difficult to know exactly how to choose supplies you’ll use consistently over the many successful teaching years to come. Never fear! […]

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    5 Teacher Tips and Tricks to Prepare for Back to School

    Back to School

    5 Tips and Tricks to Conquer Back to School

    Back to School is the perfect time to reflect on and refine your classroom processes, procedures, and routines—you’ll be able to think more clearly when you’re not trying to squeeze in planning during your lunch period or early in the morning before students show up. Hit the ground running with these five tips and […]

    Building a Home Command Center for Back to School

    Back to School

    Getting Home Command Center Ready for BTS

    An organized space for keeping track of family to-do’s, scheduled events, after school activities and grocery lists can make a huge difference when it comes to starting the new school year off on the right foot. Usually called a “command center” this area of the home should be a place where all your events, […]

    14 Teacher Must-Haves for Back to School

    Back to School

    Back to School Supplies

    There are items that every teacher needs, and there are items that every teacher wants. We’ve got a list of teacher must-haves that you will love. More Teacher Favorite Best Sellers & Tips Looking for more ways to take your classroom to the next level? Visit the online store or check out the other […]

    Tagged With: Classroom Decorations, Teacher Must-Haves

    Prepping Your Teacher Desk for Back to School

    Back to School

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    You work hard to create the perfect learning environment for your students, but part of the room that often receives less attention is the teacher desk. This is your space in a room for your students, and it should be a place where you feel organized and can get work done. Whether you like […]

    Get Back In the Groove for the New School Year

    Back to School

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    While summer vacation is still upon us, the new school year will be here before you know it. If you’re feeling a bit anxious about the upcoming fall term, you’re not alone. Here are some ideas to help you get into a back to school mindset. Reflect Ask yourself what you most enjoy about your […]

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