There are a lot of things I love about back-to-school time: the return to routines, earlier bedtimes, and the promise of Fall around the corner, to name a few. One thing I must admit that I dread is - drumroll please - making lunches! I recently...
If you’re a parent of a school-age child chances are you’ve heard of the “summer slide”. It’s what happens when kids forget what they learned all year long while they’re enjoying their summer vacation. Experiencing a summer slide can be discouraging...
When I was a kid, I loved getting all my school supplies for the new year. I’d get my pencils sharpened, organize my pencil case, and fill my binders with paper. I’d put everything in my new backpack and be ready to go weeks before school started. I...
Young children use their five senses - sight, taste, smell, sound, and touch - to explore and learn about the world. Sensory play is commonly used in classrooms to provide children with opportunities to experiment with various materials that promote...
While most people celebrate the new year in January, for teachers, the start of the school year is their “new year". There is a lot to prepare before students arrive on the first day, from preparing class lists and organizing planners, to thinking...