While students may think of summer vacation as a break from learning, it can be an opportunity to sneak in some additional lessons disguised as adventures. Getting students outdoors can be a great way to reinvigorate their curiosity and love of learning. Here are five ideas to jumpstart your summertime lesson planning. 1. Nature […]
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Summer Fun: Time to Relax, Recharge, and Take a Break!
As the school year wraps up, teachers everywhere are ready for a breather. Summer is your time to unwind, celebrate your hard work, and slowly gear up for another great year in the classroom. “Summer is your reset button — for rest, reflection, and a touch of planning on your own terms.” Rest First: […]
Should You Create Summer Learning Packets for Your Students?
Teachers often send home summer learning packets to help students retain the skills they’ve worked hard to master during the school year. These packets combat summer learning loss, also known as “summer slide,” by keeping children engaged in educational activities outside of the classroom. But are these packets always the best solution? Let’s weigh […]
Tips on Packing Up Your Classroom for Summer Break
Packing up your classroom can seem like a daunting task, but it’s a crucial part of wrapping up the school year. By taking the time to prepare, organize, and streamline the process, you set yourself up for a smoother transition when fall arrives. Plus, it’s a great way to reflect on the year, declutter, […]
Summer Science at Home with Nature Journaling
This month on It’s Time for Science, it’s time to talk about summer science at home and nature journaling! Host Tom Racine talks with John Muir Laws, a principal innovator in the global nature journaling movement, as well as curriculum specialist and educator Erica Beck Spencer. Episode Summary Tom talks with John Muir Laws […]
Tips for Keeping Classrooms Cool in the Summer
The summer months, especially when accompanied by time in the classroom, can be a learning challenge for students and a teaching challenge for educators. Instead of giving up on productivity completely, try one or a few of these tips to try and make your classroom space more bearable during the warmer months of the […]
Packing It Up: Get Your Classroom Ready for Summer
As we approach the end of another school year, your classroom may be meticulously organized, a complete mess, or more than likely somewhere in between. No judgment here; even the best classrooms can get messy! Whatever your situation, it’s important to get your classroom ready for summer, which means preparing before the last day […]
Are Teachers Looking Forward to Summer?
Teachers love their students. They love to see them learn, grow, and laugh. They love watching them share with each other, help one another, and show kindness to others. However, teachers also often find themselves worn out at the end of a long school year. So, what response will you get when you ask […]
Camp Director’s Guide to Gearing Up for Summer Camp
This time of year, camp directors and managers are in the midst of preparing for the summer camp season. Whether it’s a day camp, sleepaway camp, summer sports camp, or an after-school camp, there are things to prepare and a checklist of questions to ask before the season gets underway. We’re here to help with […]
Extending Learning in the Summer Months: In the Kitchen
By: Megan Finesilver, M.Ed. When was the last time you ate a home-cooked meal? According to a Market Watch survey, 28% of adults stated they do not know how to cook. With this sad statistic, instilling cooking knowledge at an early age becomes imperative. The costly price, along with the health risks associated with […]
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 […]
Summer STEM Activities & Learning Opportunities for Kids
It seems that summertime barely starts before kids are already bemoaning that they have nothing to do and no one to play with. Check out these three summer STEM activities for active kids who love to learn. 3 Summer STEM Activities for Active Learning at Home Learning during the summer months is easy when […]
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