Are you a new teacher? A veteran? Somewhere in between? No matter how long you’ve been teaching, you probably approach the new school year with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Some of you warriors may have already started your 2018-2019 school year, some of you may not start until after Labor Day. To help … Continue reading Teacher Tips for Getting Your School Year off to a Great Start
The National Center for Educational Statistics (2016) released a report based on the results of the 2015 School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey. In it, they report that 20.8% of students between the ages of 12 and 18 have experienced bullying. The most likely location of the bullying is in a hallway … Continue reading Bullying Awareness and Prevention
Looking for a fun but educational activity to do with your students for St. Patrick’s Day? We’ve put together a STEM focused lesson where students will figure out how to catch their own leprechaun! Leprechauns are smart and very tricky, too. Do your students want to catch one? If so, they will need to make … Continue reading STEM Leprechaun Trap Activity
QUICK TIP! When creating a title for a bulletin board (like our science one below), we know many of you want to make sure you don’t end up with two of the same color in a row. Luckily, it is pretty easy to avoid! Instead of punching out just one ‘A’, punch out all of … Continue reading Quick Tip: Colorful Bulletin Board Titles