 This bulletin board is a great way to showcase students’ ocean explorations. The patterns and instruction can be found in the Sea Animals Thematic Unit. Start by using blue paper to create a watery backdrop. There are many paper shades and textures to choose from. Large blue plastic tablecloths work well, too! Next, paint the … Continue reading Bulletin Board: Exploring the A,B, Seas!
Summer is right around the corner! Here’s a fun idea for a bulletin board. Mix your spring and summer accents to create a bright end-of-the-year Hawaiian style bulletin board. Use yellow paper for the background (or any other brightly colored paper). Layer the sides with Fun Flowers Straight Border Trim, Green Scalloped Border Trim, and … Continue reading Bulletin Board Idea: Aloha to a Great Year
Some multiple-choice questions are straightforward and easy. Some questions, however, stump even the most prepared student. In cases like that, students have to make an educated guess. An educated guess is a guess that uses what students know to help guide their attempt. Students select a particular answer because they’ve thought about the format of … Continue reading 8 Test-Taking Tips for Multiple-Choice Questions
Incorporating fun physical outdoor games and indoor classroom exercises are great ways for teachers to encourage students to establish healthy habits. The National Health Education Standards & Common Core State Standards aim to support a whole-child approach to education-one that that ensures that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged in their learning. … Continue reading 4 Tips on Encouraging Healthy Habits for Kids