Two cultural shifts are combining to have a detrimental effect on our children. This generation spends roughly half as much time outside as children 20 years ago. Meanwhile, between digital learning in school and free time at home, they spend about six hours looking at a screen. A main source of time outside—physical education—is […]
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The New Flora Elementary School
The four elementary schools serving the Flora, Ill., community needed an upgrade — some had been built as far back as the 1940s! These older facilities did not adequately serve the needs of the modern student. Recognizing this as far back as 1998, our district made the construction of an innovative new school a […]
Anti-Bullying Lesson Plans (Primary and Elementary School)
Bullying prevention and intervention starts with education, and classroom activities are one of many effective ways to educate students on how to prevent and discourage bullying at school. Check out these four downloadable lesson plans for elementary school students and help make your classroom a safe and welcoming learning space. 4 Bullying Prevention Lesson […]
How to Run a Recycled Art Contest at School
A recycled art contest can build awareness for a school-wide recycling program and provide an actionable plan for Earth Day. Or it can simply wrap up a study on green living and the environment at any time of the year. Allowing your students to share their creativity and create pieces from items that would […]
Bullying Prevention Discussion Points for Middle and High School
Bullying peaks during the middle school years. It’s a time of dramatic physical, emotional, intellectual, and social change. Teens are struggling to live up to their potential and establish a unique identity while navigating the uncharted waters of an ever-shifting social environment. You can help students chart their course by joining together to understand […]
Art Lesson Plan: Taco Fish
No, not fish tacos… we’re talking about taco fish art! Fish are incredibly beautiful, from the bright, vibrant colors of the Regal Tang and Lyretail Anthias to the incredible textures of the Snakeskin Discus and Blueface Angelfish. The beauty of fish attracts millions of snorkelers and scuba divers to tropical waters around the world […]
Making Summer School a Positive Experience
If you took a poll everyone would rather be at the pool, however, there are ways to make summer school as valuable an experience as the regular school year can be—in fact, it can be a vital part of success come fall. Use these 4 tips to make this year’s summer school environment a […]
Four Baseball Lessons for the Classroom
Opening Day was a few weeks ago, and now the baseball season is really in swing! (pun absolutely intended). Of all the sports, baseball is perfectly suited for leveraging lessons. Baseball is all about history and tradition. Known as America’s Pastime, the sport has been around for over 150 years. That history lives at […]
Summer Fun: Time to Relax, Recharge, and Take a Break!
As the school year wraps up, teachers everywhere are ready for a breather. Summer is your time to unwind, celebrate your hard work, and slowly gear up for another great year in the classroom. “Summer is your reset button — for rest, reflection, and a touch of planning on your own terms.” Rest First: […]
Taking Science Instruction Outdoors with FOSS
Moving instruction outdoors is something that teachers and students both enjoy. Beyond just providing a welcome change of scenery and a break from the usual routine, research has shown that outdoor learning offers a number of benefits to learners. Benefits of Outdoor Instruction While educators may want to embrace outdoor lessons, the challenge of […]
Engage Your Students with Thematic Holiday Teaching
Have you ever struggled with integrating holidays into your already existing curriculum? In Episode 8 of Season 2 of The Schoolyard Podcast, host Nancy Chung welcomes the remarkable Carlanda Miller, also known as “The Magical Teacher”, to share her thoughts on the topic. With 13 years of education experience, Carlanda has significantly impacted many […]
Empowering Curiosity: Implementing a Core Science Curriculum Students Love
The demand for scientific literacy grows each year, and educators are tasked with finding engaging ways to spark curiosity and cultivate understanding among young learners. The core science curriculum is at the foundation of this effort, and the implementation of curricula is a significant task for any school district. At Grand Forks Public Schools […]
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