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Empowering Learning: The Case for Hands-On 1:1 Activities That Students Keep

23rd Jan 2025

Why Ownership Matters in EducationImagine this: a student excitedly asks, “Do we get to keep this?” When the answer is a resounding “yes,” the classroom atmosphere transforms. Suddenly, the room buzze … read more

A Fun Engineering Challenge for K-12 -- Win a $1,000 Prize for Your School! -- ENDS 3/17/25

9th Jan 2025

Submissions will be accepted from February 16 to March 17, 2025, but students can start planning, designing, building, and testing their rockets and rocket-catching devices now!======================= … read more

Engage Your Students with Stop Motion Animation: A Guide for Middle School Teachers

9th Jan 2025

Stop motion animation is a fantastic way to blend creativity, technology, and subject matter learning in the classroom. For middle schoolers, it offers an exciting, hands-on opportunity to engage deep … read more

Starting Fresh: Strategies for a Successful January Return to the Classroom

2nd Jan 2025

Coming back to school after winter break can be both exciting and daunting. It’s a chance to reset and refocus, but it’s also a time when challenges from the fall can resurface. Many teachers have sha … read more

A Creative Goodbye to Subtraction: Transforming Math Lessons with Fun and Engagement

13th Dec 2024

Mathematics can often feel rigid and rule-driven, but what if we could inject fun and creativity into lessons to make them unforgettable? One innovative approach involves holding a "Funeral for Subtra … read more

Enhance Your Classroom and Save: A Guide to the 2024 Educator Expense Deduction

4th Dec 2024

As an educator, your commitment to providing the best for your students often extends beyond your professional duties—frequently, it means investing your personal resources to bridge the gap. Fortunat … read more

Candy Corn Catapults - A fun Fall themed activity for Grades 3-6

5th Nov 2024

Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to basic physics principles? The Candy Corn Catapult STEM Challenge is a fantastic project that combines engineering, creativity, and competit … read more

Pinecone Turkeys - DIY Step-by-Step Class Project for K-3

5th Nov 2024

Looking for a low-cost, easy Thanksgiving craft for your K-3 classroom? Pinecone turkeys are a fun and simple project that encourages creativity while incorporating natural materials. Plus, they’re bu … read more

Fall Leaf Stamping Art - A Fall Classroom DIY for Grades K-4

5th Nov 2024

Get your young creative students excited about fall with this simple and fun Fall Leaf Stamping Art project! Using real or paper leaves and paint, students will create beautiful leaf stamp designs, … read more

Discovering Brisk Teaching – The Great AI Tool for Educators

29th Oct 2024

As a teacher, I’m always on the lookout for ways to save time and elevate my teaching. Brisk Teaching has quickly become my favorite tool! This Chrome extension integrates directly with Google Docs, p … read more

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