Do your students suffer from Summer-itis? Think: Senioritis (the decline of motivation felt by seniors in high school and college), but can touch just about anyone still in school when summer is right around the corner. Image source: imagesource/123RF We’re halfway through April, so summer is fast...
As the weather gets warmer, standardized testing gets closer. Spring is testing season, so teachers and students alike are starting to feel the pressure! Here are some memory tricks to get your students prepared for the big day while minimizing the stress. Keep in mind not all memory devices work for every...
Spring has sprung! It’s time to welcome back the warm weather, blooming flowers, and longer days; it’s what we’ve waited for all winter long! To celebrate, we’ve rounded up 5 classroom activities to get your students in the spring spirit. DIY Upcycled Potted Plants Succulents are low-maintenance...
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a hot topic in schools right now. Understood.org defines SEL as “the process of developing and using social and emotional skills”. They also list a wide array of benefits to SEL, some of which include: “Less emotional distress Fewer disciplinary incidents Increases...
Research has shown that regularly exposing students to hands-on STEM activities will further their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. In fact, it could even inspire their future career paths! In honor of National STEM Day on November 8th, we’ve put together a list of classroom...
No matter how well-prepared you are to teach each day, your teaching won’t be effective if your students are too disruptive. We rounded up these teacher-tested hacks to help you find classroom management strategies that will work for you. halfpoint/123RF by Emily Graham There’s a lot of agreement...
Whether you’re looking for new lesson ideas, real talk about professional struggles, or a few good laughs, these 1st grade teachers have you covered. by Lauren Bayliss Teaching 1st grade involves so much more than coordinating art projects and story times. First grade teachers are responsible...
You can never have too many ideas for hands-on science lessons. These educators share experiments and activities that will keep your students excited and engaged in science class. by Lauren Bayliss In this installment of our “Teachers to Follow” series we are putting the spotlight on science teachers!...
Need some new ideas for your art classroom? These art teachers share tons of creative project ideas and tips on Instagram. When it comes to social media, art teachers offer a wealth of content to endlessly scroll through. They inspire not only other educators, but anyone who enjoys seeing the mind of a creative...
Before school lets out for the summer, take time to celebrate your students and what they’ve learned this school year! Recognize their triumphs and how they’ve grown, and reward them for all the hard work they’ve put into their education this year. Ideas for Year-End Parties at School Hold a mini...