Teachers recognize the importance of giving their students feedback – both good and bad – in the right way. The key is to make children aware of what they’re doing well – or where there might be room for improvement – to help them grow. Receiving recognition from a teacher can really fill a student …
Posts from: August 2023
Working on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) from an early age sets children up to be more rounded and aware adults. The type of SEL activities you do with your class will depend on their age, but you can tailor many tasks for different student groups. Below, we’ve included some interesting ideas for SEL activities to …
Starting high school can be terrifying for some children – new classes, new teachers, and a whole lot of other students. Icebreakers are used in all sorts of settings to ease people in, and they’re an asset when it comes to settling high school children into a new class. In this guide, we’ve included 26 …
Teachers – are you using call and response in your classroom? If not, we’re here to inspire you. And, if you’re already using call and response with your students, you might need some fresh inspiration to grab their attention. In this guide, we’ll share the benefits of using this method in your teaching, and we’ll …
There are a host of benefits to homeschooling. From personalized curriculums and greater flexibility to reduced peer pressure and year-round enrollment, there’s no wonder why homeschooling has become increasingly popular. And if you’re a Georgia resident, there are more K12 homeschool programs at your fingertips than you might realize, offering curriculums to suit your child’s …
If you’re based in California, and you’re looking to homeschool your children, you have a plethora of options available to you. Homeschooling is a popular option in California, with 8.6% being taught this way. There are various online programs, both accredited and non-accredited, that can support you and your family on your homeschooling journey. Below, …
Sometimes, it’s the simple things in life that bring kids the most joy – turning a cardboard box into a car, making a mask out of a paper plate, or doing some crafts with pipe cleaners. Pipe cleaners are super versatile – all you need is a little bit of imagination (and maybe even some …
When a student applies for a scholarship, they may be asked to submit a scholarship recommendation letter as part of the application. And, if you’ve been influential in their life, you may be the person they choose for this letter. If you are asked to write a letter of recommendation, it can be a real …
Homeschooling has an array of benefits, especially for children who find it difficult to attend school in person. This option, however, is not without its challenges. Finding the time for homeschooling and supporting your children and knowing which provider to choose are two of the biggest hurdles that most parents face. And, if you’re looking …
As children begin to learn how to use language, it’s our job to empower them with as much information as possible to allow them to become confident communicators. As teachers and parents, we want our children to be able to read, write, and speak confidently and clearly, so educating them on the various aspects of …