Being a caregiver of a child/children is a rewarding opportunity, but at times can be tiring. This can be especially true now, while many families are spending much more time together. If you are a parent, step-parent, grandparent, family member, or friend, we all need to take time for ourselves so that the time […]
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How to Use Mod Podge® for DIY Decor
Mod Podge is well-known for its use in fun craft projects for kids, but it also offers plenty of options for easy DIY decor projects in and out of the classroom. There’s no need to stress with decoupage, one of the quickest and easiest ways to give everyday items a makeover. Read on for […]
Everyday Literacy for Summer
Summer vacation can be a blissful time for kids, but going for weeks and weeks without reading can add to lost skills by September. If you dread forcing your child to pick up a book, try these other activities to keep literacy skills sharp during the summer months. These reading and writing games can be […]
Help Students Avoid Summer Slide with a Passion Project
As they say, April showers bring May flowers… but what does May bring? For many of us, it brings the end of another school year. While summer is a time for rejuvenation, it is also a time for that often-lamented phenomenon: Summer Slide. As a teacher, you’re familiar with the regression when students tend […]
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 […]
5 Creative Ways to Use Digital Cameras in the Classroom
There are hundreds of ways to use digital cameras in the classroom. It all depends on how far you’re willing to think outside the box… or would that be frame? Focus your lens on learning with these five creative projects. Photography 101 Goodbye darkroom – and hello digital cameras, tablets and smartphones! Now that photography has […]
Get Back on Track After Break with a Recap
The first few days of school after a long break, like the winter holidays, can be notoriously unproductive. Kids and teachers alike have been gone just long enough to get out of routines, throwing schedules out of sync. Plus, students are still fixated on the fun experiences they had and the gifts they got […]
5 Ways to Turn Kids’ Projects Into Holiday Gifts
Few gifts are more heartfelt than a child’s artwork. An original “masterpiece” matted and framed makes a lovely present, but there are lots of other ways to turn a child’s craft project or work of art into a unique, unforgettable holiday gift. Turning Kids’ Art Projects into Holiday Gifts It might take a little […]
5 DIY Ideas for Making the Most of Your Teaching Space
We got a great response to our recent call for your most creative classroom ideas! With so many DIY Tips & Tricks on our Facebook page, we wanted to make sure to share some of our favorites to help you get inspired about starting the school year off right. Check out these five fabulous ideas […]
Keeping a Traveling Sketchbook
Whether you’re traveling to exotic places or just to the corner coffee shop, the lazy days of summer offer a dramatic change of pace from the sights and sounds of the school year. From colors and textures to shapes and compositions, capturing the cool things you see in a traveling sketchbook can provide inspiration […]
Fun, Educational Activities for Summer
Summer vacation is nearing and for many kids that means days of fun and sun. However, as a parent you don’t want your child to forget everything they have learned during the year or for their mind to get lazy. There are ways to still let your children have fun and learn at the […]
5 Fun Summer Learning Ideas
School is over for the year, but that doesn’t mean learning, exploring, and teachable moments have to end for a child with the start of summer break. Summer is a great time for kids to relax, unwind, and play with their friends; at the same time, it’s also easy for kids to fall into an […]