Teaching Tips

Digital citizenship is the understanding that we can teach students how to use technology so that everyone can get along in the digital world. Just as we raise our children to be productive...Continue reading

Today we celebrate teachers across the globe! It’s World Teachers' Day, and we’re reflecting on the power of passing knowledge down to the next generation. Here are quotes from six different...Continue reading

As the days become crisper and shorter and the leaves change colors, your classroom is abuzz with students building a foundation for writing success. But, as the beginning-of-the-year excitement...Continue reading

Each of your students is unique—and so is the way they learn! Some kids might like to experience lessons with their hands, while others just can’t seem to pay attention unless they’re...Continue reading

Fall is here and for teachers, that means it’s just about time to start administering beginning-of-year assessments. Now is a great time to determine your students’ skills so that you can better...Continue reading

Today is World Gratitude Day! Think of it as the precursor to Thanksgiving. This day is a great opportunity to get your students thinking about who and what they appreciate in their lives. You don...Continue reading

Think the Wood Pieces Set for Capital Letters is just for letter formation activities? Well, think again because the Wood Pieces can be used for so much more! Although the Wood Pieces are...Continue reading

Teaching handwriting can be simple! It might seem like a mystery when you think about how a child goes from indecipherable scribbling with crayons in Pre-K to neat and tidy cursive handwriting...Continue reading

It’s every K–5 teacher’s goal to give their students a strong understanding of the basics. Handwriting and literacy are two of the most important parts of young student development. They lay the...Continue reading

Today is National Skyscraper Day!

The term "skyscraper" came into use in the 1880s just after the first skyscrapers had been built. The term was originally used for buildings over...Continue reading