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,…
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….
November 4, 2015
Next week is National Young Readers Week, an annual tradition that began in 1989 by Pizza Hut and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Every year since during the second week of November we celebrate young readers nationwide and reinforce the importance of reading at a young age. If you’re planning…
August 11, 2015
Technology in the classroom has made leaps and bounds in recent years, with interactive whiteboards (IWBs) taking the education system by storm. Now, more than ever, you’d be hard pressed to find a school without at least one interactive whiteboard on the premises. If you’re lucky enough to be afforded this excellent teaching tool in…
August 5, 2015
What’s the best part of back-to-school? Decorating of course! From classrooms to hallways, there are plenty of bulletin boards that need a back-to-school facelift before the students come shuffling in. Since kids these days are fully immersed in social media, why not incorporate it into the classroom? Here are a few great social media themed…
August 3, 2015
August is here, which means it’s time to start wrapping up your summer fun and plan for the beginning of another successful school year. With so much time off, it’s no doubt that you may be having some difficulty getting your head back in the game. To help, we’ve compiled a comprehensive back-to-school checklist for…
July 20, 2015
We bet you’re spending plenty of summer days restocking and reorganizing your classroom for the fall, but are there organization opportunities that you haven’t thought of yet? The items that you use to organize your classroom don’t always have to be so cookie-cutter. In fact, there are plenty of household items that can be repurposed…
June 9, 2015
As the end of the school year approaches, we’re sure you’re thinking about how you’re going to find time to pack-up your whole classroom for the summer. It’s true, packing up is a very time-consuming and difficult task, but there’s no need to worry. We’ve got the perfect tips to make your end-of-the-year packing go…