March 2, 2016
Today marks a special day in history — the birth of the ever-so enthralling writer, poet and cartoonist, Dr. Seuss! Known to his friends and family as Theodor Seuss Geisel, this renowned children’s author published a total of 46 children’s books in the 87 years he was alive. To celebrate the impact that Dr. Seuss…
February 23, 2016
While most schools have adapted their curriculum and resource funding to help keep up with the latest technology trends, the availability of such resources at home is not always there. A recent article published by Education World asserts that studies done by “the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and Rutgers University [indicate] that…
February 18, 2016
Recent studies have shown that students who participate in yoga in the classroom have shown a significant improvement in focus, academic performance, overall creativity and self-esteem. Taking all of these factors and the stress-free mantra that yoga promotes into account, we’re not all that surprised! For many years, practicing yoga has been recommended to help…
February 16, 2016
While the material presented inside the classroom is extremely important, an instructor’s ability to effectively convey that material can actually be hindered based on classroom design. Just as office working environments are carefully planned out for maximum productivity, the same care and thought processes should be taken for classroom design as well. After all, a…
February 12, 2016
Is your classroom all set on basic necessities? If you’ve got functionable tables, desks and chairs then you’re off to a good start. However, in order to truly show your classroom some love and give your students the ultimate learning experience they deserve, how about going the extra mile with some of these great additions?…
February 9, 2016
Valentine’s Day is this coming weekend, and love is in the air — The love of candy of course! We don’t doubt that your students will all be sharing plenty of Valentine’s Day treats throughout the week, so why not take part in all the fun? Giving out candy hearts is not just a tradition,…
February 1, 2016
With the Super Bowl only days away, there’s only one thing that’s for certain: All eyes will most definitely be on that giant scoreboard in Levi’s Stadium this Sunday! With that being said, let’s take a moment to think about the power that a good scoreboard can have on the dynamic of a sporting game…
January 29, 2016
Super Bowl Sunday is about a week way, which means there’s plenty of time for you to incorporate some fun, football related activities into your lesson plans for next week. After all, with all the buzz about the big game that will be floating around the classroom, the best way to catch and keep your…
January 19, 2016
There’s nothing worse for students and teachers alike than trying to take notes and pay attention while your desk is wobbling way. A teetering table can be caused by a few different factors, but either way it’s definitely a huge distraction that can hinder a student’s ability to focus and learn. If some of your…
January 13, 2016
When it comes to creating a functioning classroom atmosphere, organization is key. Remember that while keeping your lesson plans neat and your classroom tidy is important, it’s not the only way to retain organization! The classroom space itself must be set up in such a way that it fosters a positive and stimulating learning environment….