National Sorry Day Activities for Kids
Please note: this article and the websites linked therein may contain images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have passed away. “National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’”, […]
Cheap and Cheerful Student Gifts for Teachers to Give at the End of the Year
The end of the school year is upon us, and you know what that means? For some of us, this will mean handing our kids over to other lucky teachers within our school. For others, it will mean saying goodbye as our students head off to another building next year. Scratching your head for goodbye […]
9 End-Of-School Year Activities to Kick Off Summer Break
Whew. What a school year this has been. Hybrid classrooms. Synchronous instruction. Quarantines. Masks. Social distancing. Lions. Tigers. Bears. Oh my! Now that the end of the school year is just about here, it’s time for a little celebrating, don’t you think? But if you’re feeling like you’re just not up for planning anything else, […]
Why Desk Pets Are Taking Over Classrooms (And Educational Ways to Join the Fun)
Desk pets are all the rage in American classrooms since the idea took off on TikTok, and no wonder. With students all living 6 feet apart, these small animal erasers give kids a friend right at their desk and a little bit of comfort in a confusing time. And of course they’re a great classroom […]