Category: Education
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Bullying happens at school and work: Here’s how to fight it
What do you think of when you hear the word “bullying”? A playground is likely a common visual. The screams of happy children in the background. The heartbreaking scene of a child getting pushed around by another in the foreground — not just physically, but verbally. But bullying doesn’t just live in school hallways or…
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3 things to do before the summer clock runs out
It’s July, friends. ALREADY. But didn’t school just let out yesterday? It’s amazing how quickly summer flys by. A vacation here, a few trips to the pool there, and suddenly there are fewer than 30 days before the kids are back in the classroom again. 😱
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6 must-adds to a teacher’s summer break
The countdown is on, teacher friends. That last-day-of-school mark on your wall calendar gets closer and closer with each crossed out day. We know you love your job (and that you’re darn good at it), so we will not be judging when you do a little happy dance after all your kids walk out the…
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5 unique ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
Heads up! Today, March 22, is the last day to order our Get Your Cray On shirts — perfect appreciation gifts for teachers! National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11. My mom is a teacher. I feel proud to type that. Though she’s now retired, once a teacher, always a teacher — she carries that…
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Why we should encourage children to play outdoors
Hellooooo spring. We’ve missed you. We may not be out of the cold weather woods just yet, but today, the first official day of spring, we have license to celebrate. We can start counting down to all the fun outdoor things — Spring Break, the last day of school, opening day of the local swimming…
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Back To School Safety Tips
It’s that time of year again when parents and children across the country are preparing to go back to school. August is designated as Back-to-School Safety Month, and we want to remind motorists to be extra careful at all times. Follow the tips below to make sure you keep your children safe while walking and…
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15 Must-Try 100th Day of School Activities
Everything from creative collections of 100, craft projects, math games, to writing projects and more! 1. Make a class list of 100 words the children can spell on their own. 2. Make art with 100 dot stickers. 3. Make a list of 100 things as a class they wish they had and 100 things they…
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Tips For Reaching Students With Autism
Teaching a student with autism can be a challenge. Their learning styles are often different from those of most other students, and it may even seem that they are taking no interest in the lessons. Usually, however, this is not the case, and the student is simply overwhelmed and needs lessons tailored to the way…