Regardless of the stage in the path to reading, students can benefit from becoming familiar with, learning to spell, and using new words. Students with special needs can especially benefit from the high-tech, yet easy-to-use apps that fit a variety of educational interests and literacy levels. Read on and learn more about how Bluebee […]
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7 Games for National Spelling Bee Week!
National Spelling Bee Week is coming up! Are you ready? Spelling is an important aspect of both reading fluency and creative writing. National Spelling Bee Week aligns with the televised Scripps National Spelling Bee competition. The whole week is a great time to put together fun activities to improve spelling and help prepare your […]
Art Lesson Plan: A Perfect Match
Matching memory games are fun and simple activities that can actually help improve learning and brain power. These games ask players to remember where certain cards or items are and match them together, which exercises the brain. By playing regularly, people can get better at focusing, paying attention, and remembering things. These are essential […]
Technology-Free Activities for Families
Technology seems to be everywhere these days. Although it is a great tool, sometimes we may not have access, or one simply wants their child to have a break from screens for a while. Here are some educational, technology-free activities families can do at home. Clean out bookshelves at home: Make a pile of […]
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 […]
The Benefits of Rock Climbing for Children with Special Needs
Rock climbing is a physically demanding activity that requires concentration, motor planning and sequential thought, among other skills. Full inclusion to accommodate children who have physical limitations or cognitive and sensory processing deficits can be challenging. However, children with special needs can reap many benefits offered by this appealing activity. 4 Ways a Rock […]
Teachers Share Their 100th Day of School Ideas
We asked teachers to tell us what they plan on doing to celebrate the 100th Day of school, and the responses were so fun and creative, we had to share a few with you. If you need some inspiration, check out these fantastic ideas! 20 Real Teacher Ideas for 100th Day of School Check out […]
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 […]
Homework Helpers – Ways to Make Studying Fun
Studying for a test or completing homework doesn’t have to be boring. From switching up the location to combining games and activities with the facts you need to learn, these study tips will help students of all ages learn without getting bored. These can apply to students of all ages! Choose a Fresh Location Grab a […]
Nature Journaling with Expert John Muir Laws
One warm morning, as I sat on my front porch, I heard an odd, loud, piercing cry. Soon, a medium-sized hawk flew to the top of the house across the street. It was hard to look away, but I decided I had to try to get my camera to capture the moment. Of course, […]
10 “Go-To” Learning Games
I recently wrote a blog article about how to use the game Memory as a learning tool. That article was born from a list of “go-to” learning games I have compiled from many years as an educator. Not only have these games been used in the classroom with students, but they are also activities […]
At-Home Educational Board Games for the Whole Family
Educational board games not only help your kids remember important facts and figures, but they also provide hours of entertainment for the entire family. Here are a few great at-home educational board games you may want to consider. Chess Chess doesn’t review a specific scholastic subject. It instead requires skills that are just as […]