One warm morning, as I sat on my front porch, I heard an odd, loud, piercing cry. Soon, a medium-sized hawk flew to the top of the house across the street. It was hard to look away, but I decided I had to try to get my camera to capture the moment. Of course, […]
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Summer Science at Home with Nature Journaling
This month on It’s Time for Science, it’s time to talk about summer science at home and nature journaling! Host Tom Racine talks with John Muir Laws, a principal innovator in the global nature journaling movement, as well as curriculum specialist and educator Erica Beck Spencer. Episode Summary Tom talks with John Muir Laws […]
Art Lesson Plan: Visual Verbal Journal
If there is a place for writing in the art room, this is it! The famous use of visual verbal journals by Leonardo Da Vinci shows examples of how visual art combined with the written word can give artists an outlet and viewers insight into the mind and perspective of the artist. The Visual […]
Art Technique Memory Journal
While most of the nation is still dealing with winter and the end of the school year seems far away, you may want to start planning your big end of the school year art project. Create a one of a kind journal with your class that commemorates things that you do in class, field […]
Keeping a Color Journal
A true study of color lasts an artist’s entire lifetime, but it can begin your classroom. Try a color journal exercise to help your art students begin to see the world of color all around them: “Color and I are one.” Artist Paul Klee made this statement in the early 1900s and it’s every […]
Banish Boredom with Fun Summer Journaling Ideas for Kids
Since summer is nearly here, it’s a great time to start planning out some fun new activities for your kids to enjoy during their time off school. Boredom is one of the main problems kids have during the summer, so coming up with some exciting activities for them to explore can help. Writing offers […]
School Specialty Helps Middle School Career Academy Design Authentic Learning Environments
When designing learning environments for career exploration, authenticity is key. Students benefit from learning in classrooms that look and feel like the work environments they’re likely to encounter in the real world, using actual tools and equipment handled by professionals in those fields. Authenticity was top of mind when the Henry W. Longfellow Career […]
Integrating Arts Education into CTE Programs
When people think of career and technical education, they typically think of training in highly technical fields, often in STEM-related disciplines such as health care, engineering, and IT. But a growing number of schools are adding arts into their CTE programs, and for good reason: There are a large number of jobs that rely […]
Best Educational Outdoor Activities for Summer
While students may think of summer vacation as a break from learning, it can be an opportunity to sneak in some additional lessons disguised as adventures. Getting students outdoors can be a great way to reinvigorate their curiosity and love of learning. Here are five ideas to jumpstart your summertime lesson planning. 1. Nature […]
The Power of Compliments in the Classroom
Positive reinforcement plays a crucial role in creating a healthy classroom environment, and what better way to celebrate this than acknowledging Say Something Nice Day on June 1st? Compliments might seem like small gestures, but they make a huge impact. Why Compliments in the Classroom Matter Compliments do more than brighten a student’s day. […]
Helping Students Find Joy in Literacy and Numeracy
In the 13th episode of The Schoolyard Podcast, host Nancy Chung sits down with two incredible educators, Juan Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. (@teaching3rdwithmrg on Instagram) and Rebecka Peterson (@rebeckapeterson_ on Instagram), to discuss their love of literacy and numeracy. Juan Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. Juan Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. is an elementary school teacher who is well-known […]
Creating Healthy Learning Environments for Staff & Students
When students are healthy, happy, and physically active, research shows they perform much better academically—and learning healthy habits at an early age can set them up for a lifetime of success. While PK-12 leaders are rightly focused on the well-being of their students, staff health and wellness are just as important for student success. […]
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