Spring is in the air and if you are a teacher you can definitely start seeing the signs of the light at the end of the tunnel. 1. You notice a decline in you and your colleagues’ appearance Let’s face it at the beginning of the year teachers are excited and full of hope […]
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Daylight Saving Time Lessons, Projects, & Tips
In March, most of the world will spring forward into Daylight Saving Time (DST). Changing the clocks to take advantage of longer sunlit days is sometimes called “Summer Time” in other parts of the world. This is a great time to incorporate Daylight Saving Time lessons and projects in the classroom. Not every state […]
Inspirational Tools to Beat the Winter Blahs
Winter months are a hard time to stay focused and inspired. With days being shorter it is easy to see where the winter doldrums comes from. It doesn’t help that summer vacation is approaching and everyone is looking forward to days playing the sun. But there are ways to become inspired and get into […]
Flora Elementary School – Case Study
From Four Schools to One – Outfitting a 21st Century Elementary School in Flora, IL As far back as 1998, the Flora Community School District in Flora, Illinois, recognized that the four elementary schools serving the community needed an upgrade. Some had been built as long ago as the 1940s! These older facilities did […]
Spring Classroom Project Ideas
Spring is in the air and it is the perfect time for new classroom projects. Whether you teach high school or elementary school, the right project can get kids out of the winter doldrums and geared up for warmer weather. Spring is the perfect time for new beginnings and new projects. Arts & Crafts […]
Spring Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Prepare for the arrival of Spring with these art lesson plans! Storm Stories Get your students actively involved in observing and studying the weather. In many parts of the country, Spring weather is unpredictable and often dramatic. Color diffusing paper and water-based markers are the perfect materials for drawing pictures of stormy weather. When sprayed […]
Clark County School District – Case Study
Total Revamp: F&E Solutions for School District Overhaul When the Clark County School District in Clark County, Kentucky undertook the massive task of building and overhauling four schools in just three years, it called upon School Specialty, a leading distributor of educational supplies, furniture and supplemental curriculum products, to furnish these projects. School Specialty’s […]
Stroudsburg High School – Case Study
Stroudsburg Turns to School Specialty to Update High School In 2011, the Stroudsburg Area School District in Stroudsburg, PA decided to completely overhaul Stroudsburg High School in order to offer the community a more comprehensive and cutting-edge educational environment. To achieve its lofty goals, the District needed a specialist partner to fulfill all of […]
Daily Tips to Stay Happy and Healthy All Week Long
Teaching is an incredibly time-consuming job, and sometimes you’re so busy that there’s no time left over for yourself to eat right or get enough exercise. It can leave you totally stressed out. You can’t give your students your best without taking care of yourself, so it’s important to practice some self-care throughout the week — it can’t wait […]
Student Artist Spotlight: Minbio Yoo
We couldn’t help but think of Monet and his fellow impressionists, contemporary and modern, when we saw 12th grade artist Minbio Yoo’s artwork, I’m There. His art is featured on our 2016 Sax Arts & Crafts catalog that recently mailed. We’re captivated by the vibrant colors and broad brush strokes that capture the energy […]
Winter Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Rather than while away those winter woes, try some fun winter art lesson plans and activities for the classroom! This is a great time to embrace the beauty of freshly fallen snow and the contrasting colors of the holidays. Be inspired by the twinkling of lights on snowflakes and ice, and craft your way […]
5 Essential Signs for Every Classroom
Decorating the classroom is an essential part of any educator’s back-to-school routine. For elementary school teachers in particular, classroom decorations can be an essential part of students’ school experience. Keeping important information in a large, colorful, easy-to-notice area will keep it fresh in students’ minds. Weekly and Monthly Calendar A good calendar is the […]