Exploring the Future of Education

St. Patrick’s day activities for kids that work in real classrooms Who is St. Patrick? St. Patrick’s Day is a good excuse to bring a bit of history and culture into your day without turning it into a full unit. Patrick was born in 385 A.D. when Ireland was still a pagan territory. They were born…

Reading in high school is about more than the actual mechanics of reading. Concepts like phonics and sentence structure learned in first grade and middle school should be well and truly ingrained by now. In high school, reading is about ideas and giving students a wider, more diverse worldview. The more widely students can read…

“The books transported her into new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives.” Matilda by Roald Dahl.Have you ever read a book and been so enthralled that you have to keep turning page after page to see what happens? Then you’ll know there’s something magical about reading. Instilling that magic and…

Check out our library of fun reading templates for your first graders! First grade is where magic with reading happens. Students move from pre-k where they are just beginning to understand sounds to a place where they can read short words easily and even start to read whole chapter books for themselves. Reading milestones for 1st graders…

A love of reading gives children a more diverse view of the world, especially as they grow into young adults. It fuels their imagination and provides a foundation for academic success. This is why America has a day devoted to spreading a love of reading! Read all about it here. But no one is born…

Have you ever tried to customize a PDF file? Did you find yourself frustrated and overwhelmed? If so, you are not alone. Over the years, PDF files have become known as files that are not editable. Synonymous with frustration, many people, educators especially, struggled with files that were in the PDF document format. The functionality…

Everyone knows an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But can an apple a day lead to better grades too?  Well, it might not be quite that simple, but good health and educational achievement are linked. According to data from the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, school students who had higher test scores…

Hey, how are you?  It’s a simple question, but it can lead to some great conversations and sometimes the discovery that someone isn’t feeling so flash and maybe needs some help. So do you ask that question in your class each day? Health – both physical and mental – has a huge impact on a…

You probably regularly check your student’s understanding of their learning. Remembered the times table? Check. Grasped that grammar concept? Check. Can tell you what happened in a period of history? Check.  But how often do you check in with your student’s emotional status? Monitoring how your students are feeling is just as important as checking…

Bullying can have lasting effects on a child’s confidence, learning, and wellbeing. The best way to prevent it? Educate, engage, and empower students with strategies that encourage kindness, awareness, and action. This blog offers practical anti-bullying activities for your classroom, along with ways to start meaningful conversations and create a safe learning environment. 💡 Looking…

What is a good goal for a student? What does the SMART acronym stand for? What are good examples of SMART goals? A good SMART goal would cover all of the above criteria. A SMART goal is the practice of goal setting with a specific goal that is attainable within a prescribed time period and…

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), one out of every five students reports being the victim of bullying behavior. Deep into the digital age, perpetrators now have a powerful platform from which to bully their victims, with the added “advantage” of anonymity. According to a 2020 study, over 20% of 9 to…