Classroom Creativity for 21st Century Learning

Classroom Creativity for 21st Century Learning

There is a common belief that today’s schools are moving away from the idea of creativity in the classroom due to new education standards. Yet it is possible for innovative thinking to be part of your students’ daily experience no matter the curriculum. The best...
Green Your Classroom – Series Part 2

Green Your Classroom – Series Part 2

Did you know that you have the tools to help ensure a learning environment for your students that is healthy and enhances academic performance? Did you know that almost everything you do that has a positive effect on personal health can also help protect the health of...
Green Your Classroom – Series Part 1

Green Your Classroom – Series Part 1

We know you want what’s best for your students. You want them to be healthy, happy, and in an environment in which they can perform at their best. Did you know that you already have many of the tools at your fingertips necessary to create the ultimate green classroom?...
Using Nature to Inspire Art

Using Nature to Inspire Art

Sometimes on rainy days it is a challenge to get our students outside. While I like to think that we shouldn’t let the rain stop us, sometimes it’s nice to have a cozy day inside. On the days when we are out in nature I like to collect a selection of items that can be...
Daily Experiences with Nature Empower Students

Daily Experiences with Nature Empower Students

Whether you realize it or not, every day you have the ability to empower your students to become stewards of our amazing planet. From modeling positive behaviors, to making curricular connections, to fostering a sustainable classroom environment, there are countless...
Creating Spaces for the Four Types of Learners

Creating Spaces for the Four Types of Learners

There are many different types of learners and your environment should, ideally, be able to accommodate them all. Scientists and psychologists have developed a number of different models to understand the different ways that people learn best. The VARK model,...