Summer reading might be viewed as a chore by many students, but it doesn’t have to be. With many schools requiring summer reading and many students needing the extra reading time, summer reading has become a critical part of every school year. Why? Students who don’t read during the summer can lose over half […]
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Lessons That Get Students Outside
Winter is over and the warm days of spring beckon everyone to enjoy the warm sunshine and blue skies. As a teacher, it may be difficult to keep the attention of your students on gorgeous spring days. That is when you need to take learning to a new level in the great outdoors. The […]
Teaching Community and Citizenship to Elementary Students and Beyond
Community involvement and awareness is one of the primary goals of education at any level. In upper grades, community service requirements often address the needs of students to be an active and supporting member of a community. But what about younger students? With a little teacher support, getting your kids to be active community […]
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 […]
Clark County School District – Case Study
Total Revamp: F&E Solutions for School District Overhaul When the Clark County School District in Clark County, Kentucky undertook the massive task of building and overhauling four schools in just three years, it called upon School Specialty, a leading distributor of educational supplies, furniture and supplemental curriculum products, to furnish these projects. School Specialty’s […]
Daily Tips to Stay Happy and Healthy All Week Long
Teaching is an incredibly time-consuming job, and sometimes you’re so busy that there’s no time left over for yourself to eat right or get enough exercise. It can leave you totally stressed out. You can’t give your students your best without taking care of yourself, so it’s important to practice some self-care throughout the week — it can’t wait […]
Using Zentangle in the Classroom: What it is, Why it Works
Zentangle—or the art of creative doodling—is more than just a mindless art process or a way to create a fun piece of artwork. Zentangle techniques can boost concentration, bust stress, and even help with fine motor skills—three very useful effects for the typical classroom. Key Benefits of Zentangle in the Classroom While Zentangle has […]
How to Get Additional Funding for Classroom Technology
Between the United States’ government’s push to ensure that our students keep up with the 21st century’s technological advances and demands to stay competitive and the differentiated learning that technology provides, you understand the critical importance of having plenty of the right classroom technology for your students. On the other hand, as a modern […]
How to Introduce Technology to your Classroom
You have read about the use of Smartboards and iPads in the classroom in journals. You might have even talked with colleagues who are using technology in the classroom at every turn. You may feel the pressure to add technology in your classroom but don’t quite know where to start. Does any of this […]
It Starts With You – The Importance of Modeling and Teaching at Home
Bullying is a widespread problem, and the abundance of social technology is only making it more prevalent and giving bullies more ways to target their victims. As a parent or caregiver, you can make a difference in how the children in your care perceive and react to bullying. Below we will discuss five different […]
3 Ways to Improve Focus & Attention in the Classroom
Just in time for back-to-school check out these great tips on how using sensory strategies may help with attention and focus: 1. Allow opportunities for movement! Many students today do not get enough vestibular (movement) input in their daily life due to decreases in physical education, recess and free time play. Swings, trampolines, bicycles […]
Cool New Preschool Center Ideas
We’re all familiar with the classic preschool and kindergarten learning center activities that involve blocks and books, but if you’re looking for something fresh in this new year, here are some ideas that can really set your classroom apart. Sensory station Take one of your learning centers and fill it with items that can […]
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