“Back to school” has a very different ring to it this year. Many aspects of beginning a new school...
Category - August
Backyard Summer Camp, Part 3: Combat Brain Drain
In addition to crafts and Active Experiences, expose your campers to some great...
Backyard Summer Camp, Part 2: On the Lookout and After Dark
Ready to organize a backyard summer camp for your kids? This blog features scavenger hunts...
Backyard Summer Camp, Part 1: Active Experiences and Art Projects
Summer is here, but a lot of the things we look forward to in summer will not be happening...
Your Students, Your Classroom, and You!
I’ve been reading and collecting education research studies and reports about all kinds of topics...
Things to Do (and Not to Do) on the First Day of School
Although it has been a while, I can vividly remember my very first day as a teacher. I was assigned...
Something Free for Your Class This Year
Hey there, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade teachers! School starts soon, and if you’re like a lot of my...
Woof! Woof! The Dog Days of Summer are Here!
The Old Farmer’s Almanac tells us the “dog days” begin around July 3 and end August 11 this year...
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
As my profile states, I am a Cleveland Indians fan. Inhabitants of Northeast Ohio understand what...
School’s Out—Reading’s In
For some, the countdown is over, and for others it is nearing the end. It’s time for summer reading...