Education

[ad_1] Most of us can remember exactly what we were doing on September 11, 2001. Today’s students, though, won’t have those memories since most of them weren’t even born by …

[ad_1] It’s one of those things people say now, with a rueful smile and a shrug … “Guess we’re all homeschoolers now, right?” Except no. No, we are not, and …

[ad_1] Looking to engage in PD that isn’t Zoom-based, stressful, or ends up feeling like a waste of your personal reading time? Yeah, we are, too. Thus, in our ongoing …

[ad_1] Remember that classic Sesame Street videos about how crayons are made ? We watched in awe as crayons rolled off the assembly line, wrapped in paper, and then slipped …

[ad_1] No one wants to see our kids sitting in front of a computer screen all day. In the classroom, we make learning fun using stations, hands-on learning, and small …

[ad_1] As a genre, picture book biographies have taken off in recent years. There are biographies of famous people (Vincent Can’t Sleep by Barb Rosenstock) and obscure people (The Queen …

[ad_1] Teachers know how important it is to set up inviting, inspiring, and well-equipped classrooms (pencils disappear, tissues aren’t optional, and those cozy classroom library cushions make a difference!). Teachers …

[ad_1] The world is significantly different today than it was even just months ago, and it’s affecting our students in surprising ways. That’s why we partnered with Salesforce.org to create …

[ad_1] Use our free, printable posters to encourage students to get involved in recycling. These recycling posters are great inspirational tools to remind students to not only recycle but to …

[ad_1] If there’s one thing most of us have plenty of these days, it’s cardboard. Before you chuck it straight into the recycling bin, take a look at these fun …

[ad_1] Classroom bulletin boards can be a terrific way to show off your style as a teacher. If you really want to engage your students, take things a step further …

[ad_1] I’m a writer and an English teacher, so I’ve always used personal stories to connect with people, especially my students. When we read To Kill a Mockingbird, I talk …

[ad_1] It’s so important to promote conservation and sustainability in today’s classrooms. To help teach your students to be responsible citizens of earth, we put together our favorite anchor charts …

[ad_1] Right now, more than ever, we need to view families as our valued partners by collaborating with them to support early learning and development. These uncertain times can feel …

[ad_1] Making the switch to online learning can be a big adjustment, but just like in-person school, it can’t be all work and no play! Here are 20 fun Zoom …

[ad_1] The final year of elementary school is an emotional one. While students may be enjoying the last of those younger years, they may also be anxious and nervous about …

[ad_1] Do you use washi tape? This thin paper tape (sort of like painter’s tape, but a thousand times better) comes in a vast variety of colors and patterns. It’s …

[ad_1] Connecting with my students is the easy part. Most days, I feel like a celebrity. My students are always excited to see me. I’m greeted with choruses of “Señorita! …

[ad_1] As students and teachers begin the school year in many areas via remote classrooms, they will, unavoidably, be spending more time on their computers, smartphones, and tablets. This raises …

[ad_1] We started teaching virtually this week and, while I’m thrilled to be able to do that, it’s not an easy transition. I’ve been teaching for fifteen years, and I …

[ad_1] There’s something so entrancing about a big box of buttons. You just want to play with them, stacking them and sorting them in endless ways. That’s what makes buttons …

[ad_1] With the upheaval of last school year, teachers feel simultaneously stressed about what school is going to look like while wanting to make this coming year more special for …

[ad_1] Here are 15 Zoom games for school staff meetings to help you introduce the element of play and bring your dedicated staff closer together. All of these ideas are …

[ad_1] The periodic table of elements is key to understanding and mastering chemistry concepts. These periodic table activities are fun and engaging, and you can use many of them with …

[ad_1] You’d never lead a field trip without regularly checking to make sure everyone was still with the group, right? Of course not. In the same way, effective teachers use …