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    Reading Games to Improve Literacy

    Reading & 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 […]

    Affordable Options for Calming Classroom Lighting

    Healthy Students

    As any student or teacher can attest, fluorescent lighting does not make for a cozy learning environment. However, because of its energy efficiency and versatility, most classrooms are outfitted with fluorescent ceiling lights as the primary light source. While you may not be able to ditch the fluorescent lighting, there are some calming classroom […]

    Charting a Course for Back-to-School Success

    Reading & Literacy

    By: Jodene Smith It’s that time of year again—summer is over, and hopefully you had a chance to relax and refresh. Maybe you even took a vacation! But now it’s time to return to a schedule and focus your attention back to school. Along with the excitement of meeting your new set of students […]

    5 Teacher Tips and Tricks to Prepare for Back to School

    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 […]

    Mom Bloggers Highlight Benefits of BTS Shopping Online

    Back to School

    The start of a new school year can be overwhelming for students who don’t feel prepared, but School Specialty is a great resource for families who want to send students to school with what they need and more. Take a look at what some real moms, teachers, and students had to say about the […]

    3 Steps to Promote Activity in the Classroom

    Physical Education

    Studies confirm the importance of physical activity for students. Not only does it benefit their physical health, but also because active, fit children do better in school. They have faster cognitive processing speed and perform better on standardized tests. Teachers notice that students can better focus on learning after being active. This activity may […]

    9 Tips for Back to School Success

    Back to School

    Summer vacation is almost over, and the first day of school will be here before you know it. Depending on just how relaxed your summer routine is, you may be in for a shock when it’s time to get everyone back on a school day schedule. These tips for back to school will help […]

    Get Back In the Groove for the New School Year

    Back to School

    While summer vacation is still upon us, the new school year will be here before you know it. If you’re feeling a bit anxious about the upcoming fall term, you’re not alone. Here are some ideas to help you get into a back to school mindset. Reflect Ask yourself what you most enjoy about your […]

    5 Reasons (and Ways) to Visit Museums

    Out of School

    Here are five reasons (and ways) to visit museums this summer: Educational Excursions Help Children Remember Important Information Museums are one of many great places to visit in any city that will not only help your kids enjoy the summer break but also help them remember important information learned in school. Many museums even […]