Positive Reinforcement Makes a Lasting Impression

Simple rewards and recognition are "quick wins" when it comes to building confidence and motivation in your students.

Stick-A Decals - A Fun Classroom Reward

Five FUN ways to use Stick-A Decals in your classroom! These re-stickable rewards are a HIT with students!

20 Ways to use Award Pins

Award Pins are one of the most affordable ways to reward success, good behavior, and achievements. They provide lasting memories and help boost student engagement. Here are 20 ways you can use pins.

On The Spot Rewards

Instant rewards for good behavior, academic achievements, or "caught in the act" acknowledgements are a great way to build student confidence, participation and enthusiasm.

Inspire Young Readers

Reading is a lifelong adventure that will inspire kids to learn, explore and grow. Research shows that reading improves a childs outcome in school, no matter what level they are at. Reading is crucial in every classroom. Here are some ideas to make reading fun in your classroom and help your kids develop a love of books.

Combat Bullying in the Classroom

Put the kibash on bullying in your classroom. Take steps to help kids understand what bullying is and break down fuel that feeds the fire.

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Fundraising ideas for your school

Almost every American school includes fundraising efforts as part of its tradition every year. For elementary-aged students, participating in a school fundraiser is a practically a rite of passage; we all remember going door to door in our neighborhoods selling wrapping paper, candy bars and frozen pizzas, all to benefit our school’s extra-curricular activities and after–school programs. Like everything else, your school fundraisers must evolve with the times or participation will decline and your school could miss out on some major funding opportunities. Gone are the fundraisers of yesteryear. Here to stay are easy and fun ideas that involve a variety of people helping you achieve your school fundraising goals.

Celebrating Earth Day In Your Classroom

Looking for some fun Earth Day Activities? Getting your students involved in activities that help the earth will have a huge impact on the future of our planet. Here are some earth-friendly and fun projects to get your students involved.

3 Progress Report Ideas

Most of us probably dread Progress Report time. They are time consuming and distract from our daily duties. But they are an integral part of early childhood education. Parents count on them, children learn from them and teachers plan with them. Potential problems or areas of concern can be caught and tracked with progress reports and parents have something fun to hang on their refrigerator or slip into a scrapbook.

9 Ideas for Dramatic Play

As most early-childhood teachers know, dramatic play is an integral part of the education experience. Through imaginative play children are able to express themselves and develop their self-esteem, social skills, creativity and confidence, while learning to separate fantasy from reality, and re-live real-life experiences in a safe and comfortable atmosphere.

Character Education

Sometimes the simplest of lessons have the greatest impact.