Field trips are an exciting way to make learning more memorable and exciting. Most students and educators look forward to the change of environment and the potential for new adventures. However, heading into a field trip without the right tools and supplies can add unnecessary stress. Take these must-haves on every trip to ensure […]
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Field Trip Preparation Kit Must-Haves for Teachers
Support Fellow Educators for Teacher Appreciation Day: 6 Creative Gift Ideas
Teacher Appreciation Day is right around the corner, and it’s a great time to show educators a little love. The first full week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week, and the Tuesday of that week is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Whether you have fellow teachers on your team who could use a boost, or […]
Forming an Art Club
Some of your students may be more passionate about art than others. You know…the ones who show up while you’re still setting up and the ones you have to scoot out the door 10 minutes after the bell rings? An after-school art club is the perfect place for these passionate student artists to try […]
Planning Your Summer Vacation
Summer means fun in the sun and free time on your hands! Kids aren’t the only ones excited about the idea of long summer days and nothing in particular to do. Working with kids is one of the most rewarding jobs a person can have, but it’s important for teachers to refresh both body […]
10 Ways to Revive Art Lesson Plans
If you’ve got a great art lesson plan that’s gotten old, check out our tips below to revive your art lesson plans with a modern makeover! How to Revive Art Lesson Plans 1. Confirm Current Standards Check the latest curriculum requirements and national and state standards to see if your favorite lesson plan still […]
Teacher Tools to Defeat Summer Learning Loss
The summer learning loss is real. Research shows that it can cause students to forget 22 percent or more of what they learned over the school year, making a teacher spend a month of review at the beginning of the next year just to get students caught back up. This might seem like the territory of […]
5 Unconventional Tasks Volunteers Can Do
Many schools simply cannot operate without the help of volunteers. The traditional volunteer tasks, like the PTO or chaperoning field trips, are valuable. But there are plenty of other tasks that a volunteer might be able to accomplish that you wouldn’t normally think about. IT support Many people have advanced technical skills. As more […]
12 First-year Teacher Must-haves
Many first-year teachers go in trying to make sure they have all the important bases covered. Lesson plans? Check. Fun week one icebreaker activities to get to know your students? Check. Supplies? It’s difficult to know exactly how to choose supplies you’ll use consistently over the many successful teaching years to come. Never fear! […]
Preparing for a Great School Year
While kids and parents are relaxing through the last days of summer, teachers are back to work, preparing their classrooms, lesson plans, and trying to make everything ready for the start of the school year. For new teachers and experienced alike, this is a stressful time but there are four easy steps to ensuring […]
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 […]