May 28, 2015
For some teachers and students, the end of the school year means it’s time for summer school. Unfortunately summer school usually gets a negative rap, but we don’t think it’s all that bad! The first step in breaking the summer school stigma is creating a unified and collaborative learning environment where kids can enhance their…
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May 26, 2015
With the school year coming to a close, we know that sometimes it’s a scramble to come up with engaging lesson plans this close to summer vacation. With that in mind, we scoured the internet for some inspiration for year-end activities and found a great memory book idea from Scholastic. The goal of this project…
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May 22, 2015
It’s that time of the year! Schools nationwide are beginning to host their annual field day festivities. Most schools have specific field day activities and traditions that have been carried out year after year. Of course we love traditions, but why not add a fresh activity to the mix this year? Here’s a list of…
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May 20, 2015
Summer vacation is so close we can almost taste it! And if you’re a teacher, we bet you’re wondering what you’re going to do with all of that free time you’ll have on your hands over the break. If you’re anything like us, you’ll want to keep busy. Here are a few ideas we’ve found…
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May 14, 2015
Maintaining a healthy diet is an integral part of both growing and learning. A child’s brain needs proper nourishment so that they are able to come to school each day and give academics their all! Founded in 2002 by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation works to promote healthier lifestyles through food…
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May 12, 2015
Summer’s almost here, so we’re sure that teachers and students alike have begun the exciting end-of-the-year countdown. With thoughts of beach days, bike riding and park picnics on the brain, it’s sometimes difficult to keep focused in those last few weeks. Here are a few tips to end your year on a positive note and…
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May 7, 2015
Officially recognized as a U.S. holiday in 1914, for over one-hundred years Mother’s Day has been a special day set aside to honor moms across the nation and thank them for all that they do! This Sunday, mothers near and far will gather with their families for a special day of thanks and praise. Help your…
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May 5, 2015
Today marks the 35th annual National Teacher Day! Conceptualized in 1953, thanks to the efforts of Eleanor Roosevelt, National Teacher Day has become a wonderful day set aside to honor teachers and show gratitude for the lasting effects that they have on both our minds and our hearts. But how did National Teacher Day begin?…
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