Gaming in the Classroom to Boost Engagement, Part I
by Wendy Taylor Creating engaging lessons and activities for learning is no easy task. With today’s technology, the Gen Z group has access to the most…
Teacher Tips: Keeping Students Engaged in Virtual Math Class
by Wendy Taylor As an avid reader, writer, and English teacher, nothing used to scare me more than the possibility of having to cover an absent…
5 Ways To Help Your Student Develop Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is a multifaceted trait that can be built with practice. It includes students’ ability to speak up for themselves, make their own decisions, pursue…
A Starter’s Guide to Meditation During COVID-19
by Leslie Campos Right now, stress is a pretty major part of almost everyone’s life. Since the pandemic began, rates of anxiety have skyrocketed in…
The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Snow Days
by Laura Perillo, Oak Knoll What would childhood be like if you’ve never put a spoon under your pillow, flushed ice cubes down the toilet or…
Lessons Girls Can Learn from Election 2020
by Laura Perillo, Oak Knoll While every election season brings us hot-button issues, the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election specifically focused on the economy, health care, the…
COVID -19: A New Technological Era in Education.
by Olivia Smith Unexpected! unpredicted! unforeseen! These expressions fall short for the Coronavirus outbreak this year, 2020. Worldwide lockdown being imposed, life turning upside-down, and…
Essential Building Blocks for Reading Comprehension, Part II
by Wendy Taylor As mentioned in part one, much of the reason that young learners might struggle with reading comprehension is the fact that the process…
Essential Building Blocks for Reading Comprehension, Part I
by Wendy Taylor Many of us don’t actually remember learning how to read. We may remember sitting on our kindergarten carpet squares, picking out new…
The Best Year-Round Side Gigs for Teachers
by Leslie Campos Many teachers across the U.S. can’t make ends meet on their salary alone, so it’s common for them to take on a…
STEM/STEAM Activities for Distance Learning
By Wendy Taylor STEM and STEAM Day is observed in the month of November. STEM is the acronym assigned to an approach to learning that…