It’s always fun to throw a party or put together a special activity to celebrate the end of the school year. Check out these 9 great end-of-the-year classroom celebrations. 1. Take a “One Grade Older” Field Trip Gather your students and coordinate with one of the teachers from the grade above yours to give […]
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Spring Clean Your Classroom in 2 Weeks
Getting a classroom cleaned up for spring might seem like an overwhelming project. But the good news is you don’t have to tackle it all in one day. Instead, spread the tasks over 10 working days with the Schoolyard’s 2-week guide to spring clean your classroom. Clean Your Whole Classroom in 10 Days A […]
Fitting Makerspace Time Into the Class Schedule
Not only is a makerspace an investment financially, but using it the way it is intended requires an investment of time. This leaves many educators puzzling over where the time to utilize the makerspace fits into their daily schedule. When do students get to use the makerspace? How is makerspace scheduling organized? We hope […]
Reading Games to Improve Literacy
National Family Literacy Day is celebrated on November 1st, making it a great time to incorporate more reading and reading-focused games into your home and community. Once you start reading more and enjoying word games, it doesn’t have to stop after National Family Literacy Day ends. Incorporating games and competition in the practice of important literacy […]
Intervention Strategies to Help Struggling Readers
Meeting students where they are and working with them in the ways that work best for them is a challenging task. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) uses a three-tiered system of Response to Intervention, or RTI, to provide support for students based on their behavioral, academic, and social emotional skills. With the right […]
Strongsville Middle School – Case Study
Strongsville Middle School Brings the 21st Century Learning Experience to Students In 2013, the Strongsville City School District in Strongsville, Ohio recognized that the two middle schools serving the community had become overcrowded and out of date, and did not adequately serve the needs of today’s 21st Century student. In fact, the older of […]
12 First-year Teacher Must-haves
Many first-year teachers go in trying to make sure they have all the important bases covered. Lesson plans? Check. Fun week one icebreaker activities to get to know your students? Check. Supplies? It’s difficult to know exactly how to choose supplies you’ll use consistently over the many successful teaching years to come. Never fear! […]
Real Teacher Tips for Organizing a Busy Classroom
Teachers have to prepare a classroom that will fit the needs of an entire class, and that can be a daunting task. One of the best ways to keep things in order during a busy school year is to have an organized set-up from the very beginning. Check out these organizational tips from real […]
5 Teacher Tips and Tricks to Prepare for Back to School
Back to School is the perfect time to reflect on and refine your classroom processes, procedures, and routines—you’ll be able to think more clearly when you’re not trying to squeeze in planning during your lunch period or early in the morning before students show up. Hit the ground running with these five tips and […]
5 Cost Effective Bulletin Board Tips for Teachers
Your bulletin boards not only set the theme for your classroom, they are valuable teaching tools and kids love to see them change with the seasons. Costs can add up quickly, though, so reusing items you already own (and storing them safely until next year) allows you to stretch your bulletin board budget and […]
14 Teacher Must-Haves for Back to School
There are items that every teacher needs, and there are items that every teacher wants. We’ve got a list of teacher must-haves that you will love. More Teacher Favorite Best Sellers & Tips Looking for more ways to take your classroom to the next level? Visit the online store or check out the other […]
Summer Learning Opportunities for Early Childhood
Sitting at a desk doing worksheets is not my idea of a fun summer break. It’s probably not even in the top 100 activities a child wants to do when the sun is shining either. The inevitable regression during the summer months is something all teachers encounter, however there is a solution. It involves […]
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