I can proudly say that I have been in education for over thirty years. I was a classroom teacher for much of that time, but I also spent many years providing expanded learning opportunities as a private tutor in my community. At first, the big draw for acquiring my services was because I was a […]
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Four Ways Schools Can Alleviate Supply Chain Problems
The supply chain problems can impact the availability of educational supplies — and this, in turn, affects the experience of both students and teachers. These problems aren’t going away any time soon, and school district purchasing departments will have to come up with a plan to ensure that schools receive materials as they’re needed. […]
Art Lesson Plan: Colorful Bird Chat Line
Ever wonder why birds sit on power lines? How do they hold on? Why do they all face one way? How many birds can sit on a power line at one time? Can birds talk to each other? Are they social towards each other? Before you research the answers to these questions, take a […]
Art Lesson Plan: Multi-Media Animal Habitats
Multi-Media Habitats is the perfect animal art lesson for this time of the year. With animals migrating to their summer habitats, others coming out of hibernation, and some preparing for new life, there are endless habitats to choose from. You might live in Wisconsin, where rabbits are building nests for their spring babies, or […]
Online Teaching Tips and Resources for Educators and Administrators
Online education, in some capacity, is here to stay. It has become a significant alternative for many districts and for many different reasons. As teachers, administrators, and students adjust and consider online teaching possibilities alongside in-person classrooms, many resources are available to help smooth out some of the inevitable bumps. We’ve compiled a list […]
4 STEAM/STEM Activity Ideas for Elementary Students
How do we get our children to be more engaged and creative? Many parents and educators ask this question. It becomes particularly difficult to answer when the day winds down, and kids want to turn off their brains and turn on their screens. But mixing some brain-stimulating activities that integrate STEAM/STEM time into your […]
STEM: At-Home Learning Opportunities & Activities
With recent changes to our every day life, many kids are at home with their parents or caregivers. If your children are looking for hands-on learning opportunities, we have that covered. Check out these three at-home STEM activities for active kids who love to learn. 3 STEM Activities for Active Learning at Home Learning […]
Expert Tips on Grant Evaluation
To make the most of any grant money you receive, you need to have a plan for what you want to accomplish and how the received funds will help you achieve it. Unsurprisingly, the people you ask for the money also want to know these answers before they grant it to you. That’s why, […]
Dexterity & Handwriting Tools to Help with Cursive Practice
Cursive requires the use of fine motor skills, and practicing those skills is an important part of learning to write. Not only are there specialized tools to help improve handwriting and cursive writing skills, but there are tools to improve hand strength and dexterity for students who need more support. Check out these Teacher […]
Hursey Montessori School Case Study
As part of a district-wide initiative to reinvent its libraries, Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori School in Charleston County, South Carolina, has transformed its media center from a place for quiet study to an active hub for creativity and collaboration. Aided by School Specialty, the school’s library now supports 21st-century learning much more effectively. “Our […]
Creating a Safe & Supportive Art Classroom Environment
If there was a learning space made for emotional support and expression, it would be the art room. While some may feel that the art room is chaotic, there are things you can to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for your art students. Use these tips and suggestions to make an art […]
Avoiding Distraction: Harnessing Technology in the Classroom
There are many things outside of an educator’s sphere of control. Many, many things. However, one thing that I take great pleasure in controlling through smart lesson design is engagement. Gone are the days that teachers can stand and deliver. Children are just not there anymore, and we have to adapt so that we […]
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