Traditional, copycat crafts have long been the norm in most early childhood classrooms and kindergarten classrooms, despite not having any educational or developmental theories to support them. What can be wrong with these adorable, sometimes intricate projects that have have been sent home from preschool and kindergarten classrooms for as long as any of us can remember? Meeting students where … Read More
What would you do with 5 extra minutes in your day?
We are one month in from creating our New Year’s Resolutions. Some of us may have come up with our one word to anchor us in this new year, some inspired by Gretchen Rubin and created 25 in 25 lists, and some of us may have tried to put our goals in the start/stop/continue/consider buckets. Now that it is February, … Read More
Effective student progress monitoring with Kami and The Grid Method.
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Holocaust Education Week
The Holocaust remains one of the most harrowing events in human history, and teaching it effectively is critical for fostering empathy, understanding, and critical thinking among students. Recognizing this importance, the Arkansas State Legislature passed Act 611 in 2021, mandating Holocaust education in all public schools. This legislation ensures that Arkansas educators are equipped to provide meaningful instruction on the … Read More
Uplifting Your Teachers in The Second Half
TL;DR: Getting back into things after a tough first semester can be challenging. Look for ways to help teachers win in the second half of the year. Look for ways to celebrate the good work teachers have done all year. Regardless of your role, there are many opportunities to uplift your teachers and help them finish the rest of the … Read More