October is National Bullying Prevention Month. It’s a time when parents, educators, and their community work together to raise awareness about bullying, and the negative impact it has on students. Since children are inspired by their favorite superhero, this is … Read More
Top 10 STEM Designs for Your 3D Printer
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math or STEM is the new buzzword in education as all levels of educators press to refocus curriculum suited for tomorrow’s emerging technological workforce. A 3D printer enables teachers to span the entire STEM spectrum with … Read More
Classroom Management for Middle School Teachers
KISS – Keep It Simple Strategies – Classroom Management for Middle School Teachers Now that we have covered the elementary grades, we now move on to Middle School. We can all agree; we’ve now entered a world of aliens, populated by … Read More
How to Prepare for Your First PE Class of the Year
Hopefully you enjoyed your summer break! If you’re reading this, you’re thinking about getting ready for the first day of class. I applaud you for planning ahead. There are some teachers who show up the first week and do all … Read More
Hawaiian Themed Activities for Your Senior Facility
With very few observances and holidays in August, try to organize a fun Hawaiian themed celebration for your residents to enjoy on the day that Hawaii became the 50th state (August 21st). Here are 13 activity ideas from notjustbingo.com. 1. … Read More
Tips for Parents – Preparing Kids for Back to School
We have now entered that time of year – the ritualistic preparation for back to school. New size uniforms, school supplies, learning about your child’s new teacher, and buying community classroom supplies are just a few of the to-do items … Read More
Back to School Tips for PE Teachers
Welcome to the start of back to school, Physical Education teachers! Are you excited that the school year is about to start? Are you nervous? Or are you like me, thinking to yourself, “What in the world am I going … Read More
Activity Ideas for National Assisted Living Week
This year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week (September 11-17) is “Keep Connected” through the use of technology. Throughout the week, consider altering a few of your regularly scheduled activities by adding in a bit of technology. Here are a … Read More
5 Summer Camp Games to Engage Campers
Summer camp has an unusual rhythm. Even though it can last anywhere from a week to eight weeks, it often feels much longer. The start of camp is fun and exciting. Everyone is getting to know one another, and lots … Read More
Let’s Move Fitness Club – Maize South Middle School
We love to highlight schools that have raised the bar in getting students active and healthy. PE teacher and Coach Brandon Wolff shares his story on how Let’s Move! Active Schools encourages fitness and physical activity at Maize South Middle School … Read More