Cursive requires the use of fine motor skills, and practicing those skills is an important part of learning to write. Not only are there specialized tools to help improve handwriting and cursive writing skills, but there are tools to improve hand strength and dexterity for students who need more support. Check out these Teacher […]
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Engagement & Hands-On Learning in Secondary Science
Hands-on teaching methods combine important concepts with physical experiences that help students to engage with and retain the information. The practical application and experience of science concepts has been shown to improve learning and memory in secondary students. Check out the impact of hands-on vs observation-based learning on student performance. Experience vs Observation: Improving […]
How to Select the Right Media Paper for an Art Project
For as many various medium options that you have in a work of mixed media, you have almost as many options when selecting your mixed media pad. Choosing the right paper is key to the art project outcome. Give your students the best chance at success by pairing the right media pad with each […]
Creating a Safe & Supportive Art Classroom Environment
If there was a learning space made for emotional support and expression, it would be the art room. While some may feel that the art room is chaotic, there are things you can to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for your art students. Use these tips and suggestions to make an art […]
Social Emotional Learning in Art: 3 Project Ideas
Social emotional learning (SEL) takes place across cultures and age groups. It should be encouraged and explored in every learning space, and the art room is no exception. Throughout history, art has been an outlet for positive and negative feelings, as inspiration often comes from times of intense feeling and self-awareness. Help students to […]
5 Must-Do Relaxation Techniques for Teachers over Winter Break
If you’ve got a few days away from your classroom during the winter months, take some time to engage in relaxing activities. They can help reduce stress levels while giving you an opportunity to reflect on successes from the first semester and prepare for the next. Try a few of these winter break must-do […]
Art Lesson Plan: Historical One-Point Perspective
Drawing 3-D objects and environments on a 2-D surface is more mathematical than students and young artists may imagine. Check out this Historical One-Point Perspective art lesson plan that takes the standard one-point perspective drawing to a new level! Historical One-Point Perspective Art Project Famous one-point perspective art pieces like Bedroom in Arles by […]
Steps for Setting & Following Through on New Year’s Goals
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 […]
Award-Winning FOSS Active-Learning Science Program
first-hand,Readers of THE Journal, the premier resource for K-12 senior-level district and school administrators, named the Full Option Science System™ (FOSS) a best science program for the second consecutive year. The program won silver in THE Journal’s third annual Readers’ Choice Awards in the Best Science Program category, competing against the software, hardware, and […]
Why Listening Comprehension Is Fundamental to Literacy
Reading is composed of two primary elements: decoding words and listening comprehension. Decoding helps students make sense of words on a page—students see the images (or letters), which are transmitted to the brain and transformed into language. While decoding is something that happens on a page, listening comprehension is the ability to make sense […]
Real Teacher Tips for Keeping Fidgety Students Focused
Students all work at different paces and come to school each day with varying levels of focus and attention. Instead of reacting to issues fidgeting may cause, some proactive teachers have devised creative methods for keeping fidgety students focused. Check out some of the best responses we gathered when we asked teachers about their […]
Real Teacher Tips for an Anxiety-Free Classroom
Keeping students calm is a key part of getting through lessons and projects. Once one student becomes overwhelmed and anxious, the feeling tends to spread to others in the room. In order to keep students anxiety-free this school year, these teachers offered their own tips for calming down their class. Read these tips and […]
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