Kids and balloons go hand-in-hand so why not try a fun science experiment that incorporates a balloon or two? This experiment requires little…
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The school cafeteria and its staff are about more than just lunches—they’re about connection, community, and school culture. Cafeteria staff make sure each…
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Teaching a primary sustainability curriculum Jody Ellenby asks what an effective sustainability curriculum looks like when implemented in a primary or elementary classroom.…
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Taking sustainable action Sustainability is one of four strands being presented at the 2024 COBIS conference in London this May. Colin Bell introduces…
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Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my 17th year teaching 6th grade English. I have used the same curriculum (tests, quizzes, and resources…
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As the school year draws to a close, it’s important to plan end-of-year activities that help bring closure to your time together with…
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Figurative language adds depth, imagery, and nuance to communication. It helps writers express themselves more vividly and effectively. Understanding and using figurative language…
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Jared Lamb, principal of BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Charter School in Louisiana, made the rounds last year for ditching his desk for a…
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From playground accidents to flu season, school nurses are an important part of keeping kids safe and healthy at school. Not all schools…
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Looking for new ways to engage all your students and get them to think more deeply and critically about a text? Consider trying…