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Easy Halloween Craft Ideas for Kids
It’s that time of year…the leaves are starting to change colors, fall sweatshirts and sweaters are being pulled out, apple cider donuts are being eaten by the dozen, and pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE (even in our kids mac ‘n cheese, for real!). As we prepare for the...
5 Tips for Prepping Math Kits for Distance Learning at Home
This school year will be unlike any other. Many schools have opted for full remote learning, while some are doing a hybrid model or in-person instruction. Just recently, my district decided that students will begin the year remotely for the first nine weeks. While I’m...
Remediation and Intervention for Math and Literacy Using Hands-On Learning
One of the most rewarding experiences as a teacher is to watch students learn something they previously struggled to grasp. There’s nothing quite like seeing a student’s face light up when s/he realizes “I’ve got it!” As students return to the classroom this fall,...
Individual Student Guided Math Workbooks and Manipulative Kits
I’m thrilled to share a new product line to meet the needs of this challenging school year—Guided Math Single Student Workbooks and Manipulative Kits. MEETING THE NEED With the need for socially distanced schooling, we’ve adapted the Guided Math resources for safe,...
Tips on Safely Teaching STEM During the Covid-19 Global Pandemic
STEM education has grown in popularity in recent years and is a great way to get students interested in STEM careers later in life. With science, engineering, and technology advancing at an ever-increasing rate, the need for STEM careers now and in the future will be...
3 Methods for Sanitizing Classroom Essentials without Damaging Them
During these unprecedented times, it’s even more important to keep your classroom essentials clean. Here are three methods to safely sanitize your manipulatives without damaging them! Method 1: Hand Wash Your Plastic and Foam Manipulatives Step 1: Fill a tub or sink...
DonorsChoose Funding Tips and Tricks for School Supplies
Schools across the country are navigating a very different back-to-school season this year. Not only are districts deciding where and how students will learn, they’re also balancing tight budgets with the need for additional spending on PPE and...
6 Tips You Should Consider When Creating Your Home Classroom
This spring you may have experienced turning kitchen tables or family rooms into instant “classrooms” but quickly realized that sometimes these spaces do not inspire learning (especially under short notice). With many families across the U.S. conducting some level of...
Tools to Build Family and Parent Engagement
Here are some ways you can engage families at your school. 1. Seek Feedback Administer a survey or school assessment. Invite the parents and guardians to share their priorities and concerns about their children’s educational experience. This is a great way to begin...
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