Beyond Pirouettes: How Dance Fosters Global Citizens in the Classroom

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , , , 3 Comments

I see dance being used as communication between body and soul, to express what it too deep to find for words. – Ruth St. Denis As a proud dance dad with four daughters who eat, sleep, and breathe dance, I’ve come to appreciate dance’s impact on shaping young minds. It’s not just about pirouettes or … read more »


Hidden Figures No More: Spotlight on Women in Science

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , , 1 Comment

April 25 is National DNA Day, commemorating the 1953 double helix discovery and the subsequent completion of The Human Genome Project in 2003. James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double helix; however, several women, including Rosalind Franklin, Martha Chase, and Barbara McClintock, made notable contributions yet aren’t as well-known in the scientific community. Despite … read more »


Celebrating World Voice Day in the Classroom

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , ,
Leave a comment

Have you heard of World Voice Day? On April 16, people around the globe celebrate the significance of our voices and the art of communication. As we approach World Voice Day, it’s an excellent opportunity to engage our students in conversations about the importance of vocal health and effective communication. This day, with its motto … read more »


Enhancing Communication for Diverse Learners Through Multimodal Learning

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , , , 3 Comments

Designing instruction that addresses many unique learning styles and individual student needs is vital in today’s diverse classrooms. Multimodal learning is a powerful approach to instruction that engages learners of all backgrounds, abilities, and preferences by offering activities in many different formats. This learning approach enhances classroom communication by including supportive and inclusive lessons that … read more »


Dollars and Sense: Integrating Financial Literacy Across the Curriculum

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , , 2 Comments

In today’s world, financial literacy is a crucial skill that often gets overlooked in education. As we celebrate Financial Literacy Month in April, it’s essential to find ways to seamlessly integrate financial concepts into our students’ everyday classroom experiences. Why Financial Literacy Matters Students need to learn about financial literacy through cross-curricular experiences because it … read more »


Closing Out Women’s History Month with Digital Books

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , ,
Leave a comment

“Here’s to strong women; may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.” Author Unknown As Women’s History Month draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the remarkable women we’ve learned about over the past few weeks. An engaging way for students to showcase their learning is to … read more »


Celebrating Children’s Book Awards in the Classroom

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , , , 1 Comment

Randolph Caldecott, born on March 22, marks an opportune occasion for celebrating the world of children’s literature! What better way to honor his legacy than by engaging in captivating classroom activities centered around award-winning children’s books? Incorporating these books and their respective award celebrations into your classroom is a powerful way to inspire a lifelong … read more »


Embracing Sustainability on World Water and Recycling Days

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , , , ,
Leave a comment

The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. It is not only a mirror of ourselves, but a focusing lens on what we can become. Lady Bird Johnson Lady Bird Johnson’s wisdom reverberates as we near World Recycling Day on March … read more »


Beyond the Digits: Elevating Your Pi Day Celebrations with Music, Art, and Technology

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , , , 1 Comment

What did Pi say when asked if they could explain what Pi Day was again? “I don’t want to repeat myself.” On March 14, 1988, physicist and San Francisco Science Museum employee Larry Shaw revolutionized how we celebrate mathematics by organizing the first-ever Pi Day. This date, representing the first three digits of Pi, also … read more »


From Lyrics to Learning: Music in Our Schools Month and Multilingualism

| Posted:
Categories:
Classroom Application
| Tags: , , ,
Leave a comment

Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children’s education. ~Yo-Yo Ma Music in Our Schools Month, celebrated each March, … read more »