March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the lives and achievements of incredible women throughout history, women who inspire future generations to make their own impact. From the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, women like Rosa Parks and Malala Yousafzai stand up not just for women,
It’s just a fact of modern life: we are bombarded with complex realities of race, racial identity and racism everyday. And for many people, the topic can be an emotional and controversial issue that triggers immediate reaction. So, how do we talk about it amongst ourselves, let alone with children?
On November 8th 2019, we will celebrate National STEM Day to get kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Together the STEM subjects represent some of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields in the United States. While STEM topics seem a natural fit in high schools and post-secondary
The longest day of the year is nearly upon us! It is known as the summer solstice, and it marks the first official day of the summer season in our part of the world. This year, the summer solstice is on Friday, June 21, and it’s a great time to
Summer is a time for ice cream, swimming pools, playing outside, and traveling with the family. While summer break is crucial for children to recharge for the next school year, it’s also important for parents to help keep their kids’ minds active. The “summer slide,” or summer learning loss, occurs
April 29th-May 5th this year is Children’s Book Week, and 2019 is the 100th anniversary! Schools, libraries, and bookstores all over the world join forces this week to celebrate the power a story can have on our lives. Every Child a Reader, the organization behind Children’s Book Week, has put
Happy Math Education Month! In April, we join educators all over the world in celebrating how much math enriches our lives and our communities. The importance of math education stretches far beyond academic success and the earlier we teach students essential math skills, the more they’ll be prepared to thrive
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, recognizing the important role military children play in the armed forces community and the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. Throughout the month, the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity encourages schools to plan special events to
Like all areas of daily life, technology continues to bring innovation to the classroom. Personal learning experiences for students have been made even more possible through the use of digital devices, mobile apps and educational software. But how do educators make the most of the latest advancements in digital tools? How
January may officially be International Creativity Month, but creativity is something that can be fostered in children every day. Creativity can help children succeed in school, with their careers, and with problem-solving later in life. According to NAEYC, children benefit from both creative tasks with very few restrictions, which requires
