eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Be sure to reserve time for the Creators Fiesta , a destination for creative discovery and hands-on making.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I failed to appreciate the value of clear expectations and the inescapable necessity that my students needed to walk out of my class with a grade. For the next four years, I used Kevin Gannons grading contract to implement more structure and Barbara Schapiros third space to reflect on what worked for me and my students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Be sure to reserve time for the Creators Fiesta , a destination for creative discovery and hands-on making.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade?

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k12 Digest

JULY 1, 2025

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Northern Colorado, a Master of Science in International Political Economy from the Colorado School of Mines, an MBA in Finance from the Quantic School of Business and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University – Global.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 2, 2025

Art and math are a dream team: Just ask Leonardo da Vinci or Albrecht Dürer, masters who knew their way around both a brush and a compass. Math art projects are a creative way to reinforce concepts like fractions, geometry, and measurement while giving students the freedom to express themselves. Angle Art 4. Table of Contents 1.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Whether its writing a research paper with academic integrity or designing a technology solution that addresses a global issue, Elmwood girls learn how to think deeply and act responsibly. Alongside the Prefect system, Elmwoods student-led councils offer focused leadership experiences in areas like academics, arts, athletics, and service.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

After decorating and writing their names on Styrofoam cups, the cups were brought aboard a research vessel, lowered deep underwater, and then brought back to the surface. A highlight of the field trip for the students was the marine research aquarium, where they truly experienced hands-on learning by touching the sea stars and hermit crabs.”

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Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

You can also weave in Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences to figure out how your students best express themselves; some shine when they write, others when they build, act, or code. It could be another teacher on your team, a specialist like an art or music teacher, or even a class in a different grade.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

As AI automates many of the mechanical aspects of programming, the value of CS education is shifting, from writing perfect code to shaping systems, telling stories through logic and designing ethical, human-centered solutions. According to Amy Patterson, Chief Program Officer at Urban Arts, “We’re not just teaching video games.

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Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Letter grades are indeed first subjective evaluations of knowledge proficiency, but once they are passed to the hands of the students, they become game components, passed around as proof of the completion of some task, or the achievement of some desired goal (mastering a standard, fulfilling the requirements of an assignment, etc.)

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Curriculum Countdown: Write each unit for your curriculum on a separate sticky note. Passing the Pencil: Have each student write a note that starts with “I’m passing the pencil to someone who…” and ends with something nice or encouraging they know about the classmate they are assigned.

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We are Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

These picture writing prompts are a unique way to excite young creative writers. Find options for all grades on a variety of subjects.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

For instance, at B.School, we designed a cross-subject project around the theme “Our Green Neighborhood,” where students from Grades 3 to 5 explored science (recycling, energy use), math (data collection), and language arts (report writing and public speaking) through hands-on fieldwork and community interviews.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day Craft By TNB Creations Grades: K-6th This seven-page craft takes about an hour to complete and includes a picture for students to color, along with space to write a letter. They can even write thank-you cards to veterans. It’s a great addition to a social studies lesson.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 13, 2025

Packet includes 24 pages, 10 customizable covers for your to personalize, and is perfect for grades 2 and up! Even add your own images into the writing (the only caveat to this is that the image must be hosted on the internet somewhere already as you need a URL. Need a blank writing template for students just to free write?

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 21, 2025

Fun Experiments for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Stir up some wiggles and wide-eyed wonder through inquiry-based learning where elementary students will marvel their way to big ideas and critical thinking. The next day, have students write a secret message using a white crayon on white paper.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Did You Know Bulletin Board | Staff Bulletin Board | Community Building Board By 2nd Grade Sassy Pants This “Did You Know?” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dana | 2nd Grade Teacher (@2ndgradesassypants) Create a sense of calm to tame the chaos The second your students step through that door after summer, it’s game on.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Whether it’s hearing an author share about the creative writing process, exchanging postcards with students in another part of the world, or even attending a mystery Zoom with a special guest, these moments help students see how we’re all connected. It can also inspire students to spend more time on their own writing!

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Like most language arts/English teachers, I always wanted to share my love of reading with my students. But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. Keep Supplies Accessible Also, take time to gather essentials– notebooks, pencils, a whiteboard, art supplies, etc. On nice days, take your space outside!

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

Music Circle Time Special Education, Autism, Preschool & Speech Therapy Activity By Supporting Special Learners Grades: PreK-K Use classic tunes like the ABC Song and The Ants Go Marching to help students build communication and social skills through rhythm and repetition. But that is just the beginning.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

UC Riverside found that math and writing skills were lower among the students who graduated from high school during the pandemic than for previous high school graduates. Likewise, 25% of freshmen entered the university at the lowest writing level in 2019. The following year 29% of incoming students started at the lowest writing level.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 27, 2025

Create a Word Wall: Have students write down words and quotes that feel relevant to the goals they listed. Vision Board Student Workbook By Danielle Knight Grades: 4th-12th Subjects: English Language Arts Students will create a 15×20 vision board using this eight-section guide.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Virtual Whiteboards: These online tools replicate the traditional classroom whiteboard—and in some cases, students can even write or draw on them too. Whether it’s a short video, digital art, a song, or a presentation, expressing knowledge in a format they enjoy can boost engagement and retention.

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k12

JUNE 24, 2025

12th grade student and SAC intern SAC Blog Series: Each year, the K12 Marketing Department hires a cohort of high school interns known as the Student Advisory Council or SAC. I attended until 7th grade, so most of my school experience is actually with an in-person school. “I I also enjoy writing very much. By: Madison B.,

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k12

JULY 7, 2025

Whether you’re looking for a quick math refresher, an engaging science video, or a writing prompt that’ll make your kid say, “That was fun!”—K12 Subject Areas (math, language arts, science, history, and more) – Your child can go from “I hate math!” This super-flexible tool is the secret weapon you didn’t know you were missing.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 30, 2025

Get kids ready for the next grade Over the summer, you can help prepare for whats next by reviewing key skills from the past year and gently introducing concepts theyll encounter soon. Tackle a hands-on project together Let kids take on small projects like starting a mini vegetable garden, writing a short story, or creating art.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Decorate your classroom with Hispanic heritage arts and crafts Present students with notable Hispanic historical figures in creative, hands-on ways. Frida Kahlo Door Decor Set – Spanish by SraDavilaMadwid Subjects: Art History, Spanish Make Frida Kahlo and her work the focus of your classroom before you even open the door.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 9, 2025

Trivia Train: Write a topic on the board (such as weather or animals) and have each student name a fact they know about it. Snowball Fight: After students write an interesting fact about themselves on a piece of paper, they crumple up the paper and have an in-class “snowball fight.” See who can name the missing item. 1, 2, 4, L.1,

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Teach Hub

JUNE 10, 2025

Maybe your child wants to boost their math grade, read a certain number of books, or finish the year with fewer missing assignments. End-of-year grades can impact final report cards, class placements, and even summer school recommendations. Maybe they want to write a thank-you card to their teacher or make or purchase a small gift.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

The pupil is thereby “schooled” to confuse teaching with learning, grade advancement with education, a diploma with competence, and fluency with the ability to say something new. When Illich was writing, our kindergartens and preschools, and even, for the most part, our elementary schools, were far less school-ish than they are today.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

My family moved to Athens, Greece when I was in 4th grade. I've been writing about play-based learning almost every day for the past 14 years. This is when I first became aware of Scholastic Books. Indeed, I fear that we have systematically removed pleasure from reading by turning it into an academic exercise. I've written since 2009.

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