A word wall is an excellent tool for teaching students new vocabulary. Every time you introduce a new vocabulary word to your students, add it to your Word Wall. Here are some examples of word walls created by CCVA teachers in their classrooms.

Building a classroom community where students feel included, valued, and supported is every teacher's dream. As educators, we want our stu...

Interested in switching to flexible seating? Get funding ideas, helpful tips, and how-to photos from the pros—your fellow high school teachers.

Inviting ICT table at KU St Marys

Creating a calm classroom environment is more important than ever. Since classrooms can be such a busy place, many of our students (and thei...

Barbara Blackburn suggests ways to create a learning space that's positive for all students, builds strong relationships, and offers a pleasing place to gather.

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When I was growing up, my mother would not seat a group of guests for dinner without place cards. The daughter of a Presbyterian minister who became a pastor’s wife herself, she had some strong ideas about entertaining. One was that where you seat people has a real effect on the conversation at the

Aspiring to create a calming space that features child-centeredness, visual order, and the use of natural elements.

Note: This blog post outlines upcoming changes to Google Currents for Workspace users. For information on the previous deprecation of Googl...

There have been many times over the past couple of weeks that I have found myself reflecting on the Reggio Emilia Approach’s fundamental principle of The environment as the third teacher,  and what exactly this means to our school, our teachers, and our families. Indeed, when visitors come to Preschool of the Arts, their…

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Browse over 10 educational resources created by Educating the Elementary Heart in the official Teachers Pay Teachers store.

Transforming an ordinary classroom into an inspiring and engaging learning environment can significantly impact students' motivation and enthusiasm for ...

Looking to bring some peace and organization to your classroom? These calming classroom ideas will help your students stay mindful throughout

The classroom environment can have a significant impact on student success. Creating a positive and supportive learning space can help...

Classroom library organization! Teacher Tip: Use an extra basket to make a “book hospital.” Students put any books that need repairs in the basket!

Is it just me or are there boxes upon boxes of speech cards and folders upon folders of worksheets floating around our speech rooms.  I've c...