April 11, 2016
Can you believe the school year is almost over? We certainly can’t! We feel like it was just yesterday that we were sharing tips on how to set up your classroom and prepare for back to school festivities. But, here we are again, just two months away from the end of the year and another…
April 8, 2016
Earth Day is just two weeks away, which means it’s time to start prepping those lesson plans. Incorporating Earth Day related items into your curriculum is very important because your students are the future of this planet — so it will be there job to care for it one day! If you’re looking for some…
April 6, 2016
It’s that time of the year once again — the time to set aside some lesson plans to focus on poetry for National Poetry Month! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate poets and their craft in your classroom, we’ve got you covered. Read: There are so many iconic poetry books out there for you…
April 1, 2016
With the warm weather starting, we know that it’s prime time for school field trips. In a recent blog, we pointed out some of the best field trip ideas for schools in the tri-state area, but we realize that there are some school districts that are unable to travel with students for a variety of…
March 28, 2016
Making sure your students are safe while they’re in school is certainly a rather large, and extremely difficult job. While there are several places where school safety comes into play, one of the most important areas where school safety plays a tremendous role is during extracurricular sports. Why, you ask? Well, it’s no surprise that…
March 24, 2016
Spring has sprung, which means your students are bound to start getting the warm weather bug. Instead of trying to overcome their excitement, embrace it with some educational experiences outside the classroom. We’re talking about field trips of course! And, what better place to start than right in New York City — home to a…
March 22, 2016
Spring is finally here, which presents the perfect opportunity to host some interactive outdoor events for your students and their families to enjoy. From year-end picnics and warm-weather carnivals, to field days, outdoor movie nights, and more, the opportunities to incorporate a little fun into your school sanctioned events are nearly endless. That being said,…
March 17, 2016
For many schools throughout the tri-state area, Spring sports season is already underway. As your teams begin hitting practice and preparing for the big games ahead, you should too by considering purchasing a brand new scoreboard to kick off the season the right way. Besides offering support to your hard working athletes, a customized scoreboard…
March 11, 2016
Spring is right around the corner and the warmer weather has started to arrive. Chase away those lingering winter germs around the classroom with a detailed spring cleaning regimen. Here’s how you can get going in just 5 simple steps. Enlist some help. Cleaning an entire classroom is a big job, which is why you’ll…
March 8, 2016
This March marks the 31st annual Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) celebration! Beginning in 1973 as a single day of celebration in New York, MIOSM has since grown in popularity to span a full month and be recognized nationwide. This month, teachers and music educators across the country will celebrate the joys of incorporating…