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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Meaningful Activities for the First Day of School
One of the best things you can do on the first day of school is help your students feel comfortable in the classroom—and enthusiastic about the year to come. These activities are designed to help you get to know one another, boost confidence, and plan a memorable first day of school. Read a Book […]
Headset For Storytelling in Kindergarten
Califone will invite teachers to share how they are using classroom technology with their students. This time we would like to welcome guest blogger, Matt Gomez. I have written about headphones we use in my class before and everything I posted there is still true. The Califone headphones have been exactly what I needed […]
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