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…
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…
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…
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?…
April 29, 2015
Welcome back for the second installment in our two-part extreme classroom makeover blog series! In our previous post we outlined the first five steps you should take when embarking on your summer redesign journey. So, you’ve re-imagined the possibilities and come up with a fresh new functional layout. You’ve given the whole space a good…
April 27, 2015
Many times when families decide to do a large-scale home renovation they temporary move out while the work is being completed. What better time to execute a classroom makeover than during the summer, while your students have “moved out” for the time-being? This week we’ve brought you the first installment of our two-part blog series,…
April 23, 2015
Sunny school days are on the horizon! With the warm weather comes the opportunity to break outside of the gymnasium and explore the great outdoors. Taking your class outside for gym is a great way to get their athletic juices flowing, and opens the door for so many new activities. However, your new outdoor environment…
April 21, 2015
Did you know that the national graduation rate hit a record high of 81 percent for the graduating class of 2013? According to a recent article from U.S. News, John Gomperts, president and CEO of America’s Promise Alliance, said “increases in the last decade have led to nearly 2 million additional students earning high school…
April 16, 2015
The sun is shining and temperatures are rising – what could possibly go wrong during the spring? Although being able to open the windows and spend time outdoors seems like a positive after being stuck inside all winter, one mustn’t forget about what spring also means…allergies! During the last few months of the school year,…
April 15, 2015
Did you know that April is School Library Month? Better yet, this week is also National Library Week! Developed by the American Association of School Librarians and the American Library Association respectively, these observances celebrate libraries, librarians and the value they provide to individuals of all ages. To honor these observances in your school, we encourage…