In today’s digital world, keeping parents, students, and staff informed is more important than ever. A well-designed newsletter can make communication engaging, organized, and visually appealing. But with so many newsletter creator platforms to choose from, how do you make...
Poetry can be a hard sell for kids. It’s not always easy for them to connect with, and getting them to try writing their own is even harder. But it might help them to learn that there are many types...
By 2nd grade, students have a better grasp of basic art concepts and will therefore love a chance to try out new techniques and materials. That’s why they’ll embrace these imaginative art activities for 2nd graders, which use a wide...
When I first started teaching, I let my students pick their team names for an activity we were doing in class. One team chose “Netflix and Chill” as a team name. I loved it. I got excited when they announced...
I. Human beings are capable of extraordinary joy and extraordinary suffering. II. Suffering is inherent in the human condition and is not entirely correctable. III. Suffering that occurs as a kind of product–something occurring by design–is, however, correctable. IV. Many of...
OK, so maybe winter break just happened less than a minute ago … but am I the only one out here who has Googled “best spring break vacation destinations” from their desk this week? So here is what I’m thinking:...
contributed by Rob Steller Engagement isn’t an on and off switch. There are levels to student engagement and if a mind isn’t engaged, it’s nearly impossible for it to learn. In a way, education is already set up like a game....
Mastering the order of operations is essential for tackling complex equations with confidence. This printable order of operations worksheet bundle includes fun activities to teach your students to follow the correct process step by step. With these worksheets, your entire...
by Terry Heick This is a quick post that just occurred to me while writing about–well, writing about writing. I was brainstorming ways to use technology to help students improve their writing and realized that over and over again, I...
The stress of tests and social dynamics can prove challenging for students, and for this reason, they need an opportunity to express themselves freely. Art provides a powerful outlet for creative expression while also proving therapeutic. Plus, a good art...
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