Winter is a time when everything slows down a bit both in nature and in our lives. Winter can be a wonderful time for introspection and rest. It can also be a very creative time and creativity can be a …
During the middle school years, students have many opportunities to express themselves through writing, expand their vocabulary, and refine their composition skills. Middle school students will typically be required to complete writing assignments in many areas of their studies. They …
Dogs provide invaluable support and friendship to humans of all ages, and their ability to be relaxed, friendly, and non-judgmental can make their presence a boon in many educational environments. Here are a few examples of how why therapy dogs …
Anyone who has taken a big test, and most of us have, knows that there can be a lot of emotional and mental highs and lows involved throughout the process. Preparing for, taking, and recuperating from a challenging test can …
Tolerance, or the ability to respect and allow for others to be unique and/or different from ourselves, is an important and sometimes challenging trait and behavior. Both young and old may struggle with tolerance and it is likely best understood …
Winter can be an exciting and challenging time for elementary school students. They may be spending less time outdoors and have pent up energy. Luckily, the changes in winter weather offer a variety of engaging STEM activity options for this …
Working with rhymes can be fun for children and can also give them a sense of confidence in their language skills. Rhyming provides children with invaluable practice in identifying and saying words that have a common sound and teachers with …
Starting a new school year can be scary for anyone and entering an educational and social setting where one’s language of origin is not used can definitely increase the sense of worry and uncertainty for a student. One of the …
Studying is an essential but often challenging part of academic success. Just as all students learn and flourish differently in a classroom setting, so do all students need to study in the unique way that feels right and successful for …
Mindfulness is the practice of slowing down and being more present in the here and now. This can benefit both young and old as well as everyone in between. The site Mindful Teachers says that, “when we practice mindfulness on …