For younger children, the end of each school year is a momentous occasion filled with laughter, growing up, and a ton of fun. Celebrate the end of the school year with your students with these simple, crafty projects that will create memories and plenty of giggles in your classroom. Easily craft picture frames. Use craft foam […]
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Daylight Saving Time Lessons, Projects, & Tips
In March, most of the world will spring forward into Daylight Saving Time (DST). Changing the clocks to take advantage of longer sunlit days is sometimes called “Summer Time” in other parts of the world. This is a great time to incorporate Daylight Saving Time lessons and projects in the classroom. Not every state […]
6 Ways to Create a Productive, Fun Ending to the School Year
Getting through the last few weeks of the school year can be a challenge for teachers and students. A proactive approach can help you keep students engaged and productive to the end while promoting a spirit of celebration and accomplishment. Use these six tips to award and encourage students’ hard work as they prepare […]
Flora Elementary School – Case Study
From Four Schools to One – Outfitting a 21st Century Elementary School in Flora, IL As far back as 1998, the Flora Community School District in Flora, Illinois, recognized that the four elementary schools serving the community needed an upgrade. Some had been built as long ago as the 1940s! These older facilities did […]
Outdoor Learning Spaces – Extending Learning Beyond the Walls
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 […]
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 […]
Halloween – a Lesson in History, Culture & Tradition
Halloween has soared in popularity in the US. The spooky holiday currently ranks just behind Christmas in retail spending, according to Business Insider. While the holiday itself can give you plenty of ideas and activities to explore in the classroom, learning more about the culture and origins of this scary night offers plenty of opportunities […]
Fall Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Jump into fall with fun art lesson plans and activities for the classroom! This is a great time to design colorful and creative activities around the changing of leaves and Halloween themes. Throw in some pumpkins and turkeys and craft your way to Christmas! Halloween Characters Activity Between all the sweets and treats, add […]
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 […]
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