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 bullied. The most likely location of the bullying is in a … Continue reading Bullying Awareness and Prevention
Looking for a fun but educational activity to do with your students for St. Patrick’s Day? Â 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. Â Do your students want to catch one? Â 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 the … Continue reading Quick Tip: Colorful Bulletin Board Titles