Exploring the Future of Education

We spoke to two teachers about how they teach and support LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in their classrooms. Check it out!   Kathy Hoehl  Special Education Teacher at Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny in Pennsylvania. I am very excited to have the opportunity to share this space with you! My name is Kathy Hoehl and I am…

Set the tone for a successful school year with a collaborative, respectful classroom environment. A classroom contract is a powerful tool to help build a sense of shared responsibility and positive behavior expectations from day one. In this blog, we’ll walk through what a classroom contract is, how to create one with your students, and…

Creating a positive classroom culture is fundamental to shaping the minds of learners. Engaged learners are motivated to learn, they feel a sense of belonging to their teacher, peers, and the classroom. This is super important, not just for their social-emotional wellbeing but, also, when a student feels a sense of belonging they are more…

Let’s dive into what digital citizenship is and why it’s so important to teach in the classroom Basically, digital citizenship is about teaching young people how to act responsibly online. In today’s digital age, students have a heap of information at their fingertips, and with all this exposure, it’s important they know the basics about…

People are spending more time online than ever before. Social networking with friends; learning and working remotely; completing everyday tasks like shopping, banking, and paying the bills. We are inextricably linked with our devices – and so are our students. The average tween (ages 8-12) spends about four hours and 44 minutes using screens each…

It's that time of year again, time to pack away the camping gear and beachwear, and set an alarm; school is back! The start of the year is a flurry of both excitement and nerves. Every teacher knows the importance of that first few days to build student relationships and set classroom expectations. Here are…

Rethink what your everyday whiteboard can do and find out how your classroom can benefit from virtual whiteboarding with Kami. In your classroom, the whiteboard is always at the center – as something so simple, it can be very easy to forget just how effective it can be with the right tools. We’re talking Kami for Whiteboarding!…

Using sign language in your everyday classroom is easy, fun, and beneficial for all. Here’s how! Sign language is another form of communication that nearly all students can use and benefit from.  It’s an exciting and engaging language that connects students with a range of different people. Learning signs is a multi-sensory experience, and the…

Introduce yourself in style with Kami’s Back-to-school Meet the Teacher templates. New terms, new school years, and Meet the Teacher event nights (like an Open House) all give you the chance to introduce yourself to new students (and their parents!) and welcome back those returning. Or, if you’re the new teacher on the block, you…

Looking to bring more Kami into your classroom this year? You’re in the right place. Whether you're preparing for the first day of school, refreshing your morning routines, or offering brain breaks to boost creativity, we’ve got a collection of free Kami teaching templates that are ready to go. These resources are perfect for K–12…

Make your first day back a breeze with an interactive and customizable seating chart. With so much to plan and prep for Back-to-school, the finer details can often get overlooked. But, in the moment, these “finer details” often have a huge impact on whether you’re starting your school year off on the right foot!  We’re…

Millions of teachers worldwide are heading back into the classroom with Kami – are you? When remote learning became the norm, Kami swooped into the lives of teachers around the globe, answering the call for a reliable and engaging platform to keep students learning over lockdown.  But with the return to traditional classrooms comes the…