by h2m | Sep 11, 2020 | For Home, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade K, Pre-K
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...
by Kristin Gauldin | Sep 3, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade K
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...
by Kristin Gauldin | Sep 3, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade K
Create a Lasting Impact Through Family Engagement We often hear the term “Family Engagement”, but what does that really mean and how in the world do you build a strong family engagement program that supports learners and their families? We define Family Engagement...
by Ann Elise Record | Aug 21, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade K, Math
I’m asked frequently in my consulting work what lessons teachers can implement for using manipulatives in their classrooms. My response is always the same regardless of the grade level. What math concept do you want to explore? Students need to engage with math in a...
by Dr. Jennifer Birdsong | Aug 14, 2020 | For Classroom, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade K
As we look toward starting a new school year, many teachers are reevaluating how to continue providing the best learning possible in light of the very different requirements they may be asked to implement for the health and safety of students and other staff. The...
by Laurie Honza | Aug 7, 2020 | For Home, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade K, Math, Pre-K
If there’s one thing you should keep in your child’s “I’m bored!” arsenal, it’s a box or bucket of sidewalk chalk! Not only is sidewalk chalk really inexpensive, requires little or no clean up, and keeps kids busy during a long summer day, but there are a ton of...
