Why do teachers become teachers in the first place? Research indicates it’s for a number of reasons, including the variety the job offers, love of...
King Tut Day, yes there really is such a day on the calendar, is celebrated every November 4th. It was on November 4, 1922, that Howard Carter...
“Technical skills alone are not sufficient for students to flourish in today’s world and in the future – a strong foundation of crucial life skills...
As a k-12 teacher, I often struggled with how to explain enrichment to elementary students. I also questioned myself over when it was academically...
1. Fear of the number 13 is called triskaidekaphobia. Fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia.(Yikes-try pronouncing both...
“Our goal is not to become a winning team. Our goal is self-development.” – Ville Turkka
As automation and artificial intelligence continues to...
“We bring students together who might otherwise remain on opposite sides of a deep historical division.”
– Victoria Mora
Isolation and bigotry...
1. Pumpkins are thought to have originated in Central America, specifically Mexico. Some seeds found date back to 5500 B.C.
2. Top...
The time students spend in school varies considerably around the world. In addition, so do the different ways in which that time is spent. How much...
“We want to show that refugees can contribute positively to society and should not be characterized as passive burdens dragging on public services...
Did You Know?
1. Those horned helmets, you often see with Vikings did not really exist. There weren’t any horns on their helmets.
2. In...
DiD You Know?
1. Did you know that George Washington had apple trees and liked to prune them in his spare time?
2. The “winter banana” or...
Although highlighted in this month, anti-bullying awareness should be practiced every day of the year. If you SEE bullying taking place, SPEAK UP...
Tactile foam letters are the perfect way to practice letter recognition and letter sounds as well as making words for centers, guided reading, and...
At a recent meeting of instructional supervisors, I urged them to add one, simple line to a newly revised lesson plan template required for use by...
“Giving children meaningful, quality, free play opportunities in this period of exponential brain growth is the best, most cost-effective way to...
In Florida, passing teacher certification exams—or more accurately, not passing-has become somewhat of a crisis. According to news reports, some 1,...
Oyez, Oyez...The Supreme Court begins its new session the first Monday of October. Used by the Supreme Court Marshall to call the Supreme...
Becoming a teacher can be as stressful or even more stressful than serving in the actual job.
Teacher candidates must complete rigorous coursework,...
The International Day of Peace is held every year on September 21st. Also called Peace Day, the first celebration was adopted by the United...