How to Clean a Classroom
Many teachers-to-be and young educators dream about what their classroom will look like, spending a lot of time envisioning the best and most creative ways to decorate a classroom. While teachers often think of the best ways to create an educational and engaging room, it is easy to forget to optimize the classroom for cleanliness […]
Read MoreThe Guide to Preparing for the First Day After Winter Break
Coming back to school after winter break can feel a lot like the first day of school — both for teachers and students. It’s the longest break in the regular school calendar next to summer break, and it can be difficult to get back into a regular routine for learning after such a long break. […]
Read MoreClassroom Holiday Door Decoration Ideas
The holiday season brings families and friends together as feelings of cheerfulness and giving thanks flow through the air. However, as the school year draws closer to the extended break, every teacher faces hyperactive students who are getting increasingly restless with excitement. Although you want your students to focus on their schoolwork, encouraging them to […]
Read MoreWhy Are After-School Programs Important?
After-school programs take a developmental approach to improve school performance and behavior. These programs can affect children’s focus, concentration and other academic skills. They can help reduce the number of student tardies, increase assessment and test scores and lower dropout rates. Overall, after-school activities are important because they give students the opportunity to explore their […]
Read MoreEffective Classroom Environment for Special Needs Students
The classroom can be a peaceful place designed for focus and growth — or it could be full of distractions and problems that keep students from doing their best work. For special needs students, subtle changes to the classroom environment can make it hard to pay attention or access educational resources. You don’t need to […]
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Classroom Clean
Imagine a well-lit classroom with fresh air. All that stands between you and this ideal classroom may be some regular cleaning! A clean classroom can help increase students’ morale, and it can count as some exercise for you. You can even involve students in cleaning the classroom so they learn about the positive effects of […]
Read MoreTips for Teaching in a Socially Distant Classroom
Although safety within the school has always been a priority for teachers, the definition of what a safe classroom entails has changed greatly over the past year. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important, now so more than ever, that teachers work to maintain a safe and healthy space for students to learn. As […]
Read MoreCreative Classroom Door Decor Ideas for the Holidays
As the holidays near, the excitement can start building in classrooms. Long breaks get closer, people’s thoughts start turning to gifts and students can lose concentration on their schoolwork. But the holidays don’t have to burden your teaching — you can use them to help you in the classroom. Decorating your door acknowledges the holidays […]
Read MoreClassroom Decoration Ideas
Your classroom design is important because how your classroom feels will affect how your students feel. The best classrooms are decorated in a way that makes students feel welcomed, comfortable and engaged. In fact, classroom decorations are crucial for inspiring learning, shaping a positive classroom culture, promoting creativity and generating a feeling of ownership among students. […]
Read MoreClassroom Storage Ideas for Teachers
Every teacher knows the importance of finding the right classroom storage to keep your space neat and to make your tools easy to find. It’s also important to make your layout unique to the requirements of your classroom, teaching style, students and budget. Because of this, what works for one teacher might not work for […]
Read MoreClassroom Decorating Tips
Are you a new teacher looking for beginner decorating tips, or a seasoned educator interested in refreshing your decor to improve student achievement? There are tons of class decorating ideas on the internet, from Pinterest-worthy themes to blog-celebrated designs, and we understand it may feel a little daunting to know where to begin. You might […]
Read More11 Strategies for Remote Instruction
Remote instruction is here and here to stay. Adapting to this digital educational landscape is essential to maintaining student outcomes and success. Continuing education is always necessary in the teaching profession, so adapting to unique learning styles and lessons is second nature to most teachers. But the landscape of remote teaching may be an unfamiliar […]
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