Category: Classroom Application

Research Skills in the Classroom

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Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. Zora Neale Hurston Most known for writing and researching race, slavery, folklore, and the African-American experience, Zora Neale Hurston was a Harlem Renaissance writer and American anthropologist. While many students characterize research as daunting and many teachers find research skills challenging to teach, … read more »

Jazz it Up! Ideas for Jazz Appreciation Month

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What type of music is your favorite is your students’ favorite? Jazz probably isn’t the first genre that comes to mind, but April is a great time to explore all it has to offer. Jazz is an immensely popular and uniquely American form of music. Originating in New Orleans late in the 19th century, jazz … read more »

Celebrate Middle-Level Education Month

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Every month of the school year is essential to a student’s development. The month of March is a time to celebrate the fantastic middle-level educators that empower students to reach their full potential.   The middle-level grades present many challenges and are a particular time in a student’s development. Physical, intellectual, and emotional developments underlie … read more »

Celebrate Women’s History Month!

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March is Women’s History Month! The 2022 theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate women and their role in history and the world. Quality resources for teaching Women’s History Month are plentiful! Reading a book is a great way to learn more about women’s history! There are … read more »

Four Resources for Celebrating Music in Our Schools Month

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Each March, schools celebrate Music in Our Schools Month. What began as a statewide celebration in New York in 1973 is now a month-long focus for schools around the country. This event aims to raise awareness of and support for music education for all students.  It’s not difficult to find information supporting the vital role … read more »

Connect the Arts Through a Virtual Art Show

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It is time to prepare for Youth Arts Month, which takes place each March. It’s a celebration of the positive influence of visual arts in the curriculum. According to Wikipedia, visual arts include many forms, such as painting, photography, graphic design, interior design, and industrial design.  The theme for 2021-2022 is Art Connects Us, which encourages sharing … read more »

Celebrate World Thinking Day

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“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” ― Albert Einstein A tradition since 1926, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides celebrate World Thinking Day on February 22, scouting founder Lord Baden-Powell’s birthday. The Girl Guides and Girl Scouts dedicated this day to thinking … read more »

Celebrate National Engineers Week with Design Thinking!

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National Engineers Week is February 20–26, 2022! What better time to engage in engineering and design thinking activities in your classroom?! Engineering and design thinking can open up a whole new world of innovation and creativity for students.  National Engineers Week offers many opportunities to introduce your students to the world of engineering. Introduce them … read more »

5 Social-Emotional Learning Activities for National School Counseling Week

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School Counselors provide a unique and vital role within their schools. According to the American School Counselor Association (ACSA), they “lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students.” Their role includes support for both the academic and social-emotional needs of the students served. This year’s National School Counseling Week theme is School Counseling: … read more »