On National Teachers' Appreciation Day, it's a good idea to take a moment to reflect on the fact that teaching involves more than just lesson plans and classroom routines.  "What motivated me to become a teacher? It's a simple question that, …

The old saying, "Roses are red, violets are blue" is a classic, but wait until young students begin to add their own silly, imaginative twists! Poetry has an amazing ability to transform ordinary words into something playful, expressive, and fun. Be…

Earth Day is the most suitable time to turn the conversations into action about protecting and taking care of the environment usually discussed in the classroom walls. Earth Day is a worldwide celebration on April 22 that aims to increase awareness of environ…

As spring arrives, it's time for colorful eggs, cheerful bunnies, and lots of fun in the classroom as children anticipate Easter celebrations. Holidays like Easter offer young students the ideal chance to blend fun activities with learning opportunities. …

The classroom is the ideal setting to welcome the transformation that spring brings. Students naturally experience a renewed sense of energy and wonder as the days get brighter and the outside world begins to spring into life. Teachers have a fantastic opport…

Spring is the perfect time to bring fresh energy and new life into your classroom and what better way to do that than with butterflies? These colorful, fascinating insects naturally capture young learners’ attention and make an ideal theme for reading, writin…