Tag: Education
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How the School Library Promotes Independent Learning
Although school libraries’ role is shifting in the digital age, they are still a critical resource for students in fostering the skills for independent learning. The Internet has changed how information is consumed, and some have even questioned whether libraries still have a role in the modern school system. However, libraries have and continue to adapt, offering…
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100 Awesome Science Fair Project Ideas
Science fairs are a fun and interactive way to learn about how the world works in an up-close and personal, hands-on manner that allows a person to showcase their favorite fields. But with so many interesting experiments in the world, how do you narrow your focus down to just one question you want to answer…
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Making the Library a Space Children Want to Be
Libraries can play an important role in children’s lives. They are a safe place to spend time and discover the joy of reading. Libraries are also spaces for community—places to play and discover, imagine and inspire, learn and study, and even take some much-needed quiet time. But children won’t flock to the library just because…
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How School Libraries Boost Student Achievement
For over two decades, growing body of research has shown a close correlation between school libraries and student success. Without these resources, students don’t reach their potential and a greater gap grows between the highest performing children and disadvantaged students But improving performance doesn’t just come down to resources. One of the biggest factors had nothing to…
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Using YouTube in the Classroom
As technology becomes more integrated into education methods, utilizing YouTube in the classroom is a trend on the rise. Early studies testing its effectiveness are proving promising. In high school classrooms in Detroit, a video-enabled flipped classroom program helped reduce the fail rate for freshmen English and math classes by more than half. Additionally, semester…
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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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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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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…
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The Importance of Teacher Appreciation Year-Round
Most people have that one teacher that they will never forget, the person who taught them to think outside the box, to believe in themselves. Many communities have Teacher Appreciation Week. Sometimes, students buy their teachers gifts for the holidays. However, those are just a few days a year events. Teacher appreciation needs to be…