Stop, Drop and Color

Stop, Drop and Color

by | Arts Education and Integration

I used to think that using coloring pages was a waste of time.  I felt that giving someone a blank paper on which to draw or color was a much better option.  However, my view has changed slightly over the years.  There is a place for coloring pages in students’...
5 Unforgettable Field Trips

5 Unforgettable Field Trips

by | General Education Topics

Whether you are nearing the end of your school year, right in the midst or even on a summer break, it’s always a good time to consider a field trip for you and your students.  Here are some great ideas for some hands-on, integrated field trips.  Plan ahead and...
Never Assume

Never Assume

by | General Education Topics

I find myself saying this quite a bit as a teacher.  It seems too often we assume students have all the skills they need, but that is not always true.  I know, this doesn’t seem like a positive way to start this post, but it can be a reality.  Sometimes we take...