Education

Spring showers have settled in just in time for you to wrap up the school year. That means you’re still helping out at the car line or ushering students in from outside in the rain—and we don’t have to wax...

If your daily commute to school could use a little more zip—or your weekend adventures need an upgrade—an e-bike might be exactly what you’re looking for. But finding one that’s powerful, reliable, and budget-friendly can feel like a tall order....

If you’re allowed to wear jeans to school every day, you’re lucky. If you can only wear them on Fridays, you’ve got to be a little more creative. Regardless, every teacher deserves jeans that fit them well… and going on...

Google Slides is a favorite teaching tool for many educators, both in person and online. With a huge selection of free features and options, this powerhouse allows teachers to create dynamic, interactive presentations. But many slide decks fall flat, boring...

When it comes to parent celebrations, Father’s Day never gets the attention it deserves. A Father’s Day project like a questionnaire or a fun craft is a sweet, funny way to show dads that they’re appreciated. Surveys, letters, and crafts...

Summertime is the perfect time for kids’ imaginations to run wild. That’s why we’ve compiled 55 of the cutest summer crafts for kids to spark their creativity. Simple to make and with inexpensive materials, your kids will be inspired by...

It doesn’t matter how near or far the end of the school year is—if you’re a teacher, you’re running. Whether you’re running across the hall or running behind schedule as you give a student the extra attention they need, the...

Kids are gifted questioners.  Why does the sky change colors at sunset? Who decided what words mean? Why do we call it a building if it’s already built? Do fish know they’re wet? Why do we have to learn this?...

by Terry Heick If the ultimate goal of education is for students to be able to answer questions effectively, then focusing on content and response strategies makes sense.  If the ultimate goal of education is to teach students to think,...

Here’s an alarming fact: The average 1st- through 8th-grade student loses between 24% and 34% of their school-year math gains during the summer months. That’s why it’s so important to encourage families to make time for a little daily learning...