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[INFOGRAPHIC] I can…
Share this infographic with your students to remind them what they can do to take a stand against bullying. Click to Download The post [INFOGRAPHIC] I can… appeared first on Schoolyard Blog | Teacher...
View ArticleStand Strong Against Bullying
Introduction Bullying peaks during the middle school years. It’s a time of dramatic physical, emotional, intellectual, and social change. Your teen is struggling to live up to his or her potential and...
View ArticleDeveloping Your Teen’s Character
Introduction Research shows that positive character traits help students thrive in school, and develop into happier and more successful adults. These traits, including respect, cooperation, honestly,...
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5 Tips for Art Students with Special Needs
Do you have a student with special needs in your art class? Check out these five tips from School Specialty’s Occupational Therapist Cecilia Cruse MS, OTR/L for some innovative ideas for support. 1....
View ArticleAnti-Bullying Lesson Plans (Middle and High School)
Cyberbullying Experts agree that bullying conduct has three key characteristics: power, intent, and repetition. The person bullying has more power than his or her target. He or she decides to hurt the...
View ArticleAnti-Bullying Lesson Plans (Primary and Elementary School)
Compassionate Responses Bullying conduct peaks during the middle school years. This means that the primary and elementary school years are the time to lay the foundation for appropriate conduct and...
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[INFOGRAPHIC] What is bullying?
Bullying is disrespectful conduct intended to make another person feel afraid, embarrassed, and/or upset. Share this infographic with your students to help them recognize the signs of bullying and...
View ArticleInternet Safety for Teens
Introduction Now that your child is a teen you no longer have the same control over her or his activities that you had when your child was younger. You hope you’ve given your teenager the tools needed...
View ArticleIncorporating Traditional Teaching Methods in a Tech Savvy World
Technology has swept through every profession in the modern world, and teaching is no exception. With a near-constant cultural message about the need to stay cutting edge by adopting new technologies,...
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Dictionary Scavenger Hunt
October 16th is deemed Dictionary Day in celebration of the birth of the “Father of the American Dictionary”, Noah Webster. Moreover, it is a day to emphasize the importance of vocabulary in learning....
View Article25 Gifts of Education Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our 25 Gifts of Education Giveaway. All winners will also be notified by email. Click here to enter to win today’s prize! Day 1 School Smart Office Pack Bonnie F. from...
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Healthy Changes in Educational Design...
In addition to the use of interactive technology and flexible multipositional furniture and work areas, the concept of Universal Design (UD) is becoming a key component for designing 21st Century...
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Special Needs Holiday Gift Guide
Finding that just right gift for a child with special needs can sometimes be a challenge. Standard toys and activities often have too many sequential steps to follow or require more precise fine...
View ArticleAdvanced Active Shooter Training Partnership Announced
School Specialty and North Carolina State University’s Office of Professional Development, a unit of the McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education, jointly announced today that it will...
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The Wonders of a Multi-Sensory Environment
The gentle hum of an illuminated water column, touch and sound wall panels, a soft lounge chair that vibrates with music. These are just some of the options available in a Multi-Sensory Room or...
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10 of the Hottest New Technology Products for the New Year!
We’ve done the leg work for you. You can count on School Specialty to bring you the latest and greatest products, with competitive pricing and reliable service. Explore our new products to see how you...
View ArticleJoe Yorio Recaps the 2016 North American Sales Conference
We just had our first North American Sales Conference, at the end of January, that brought together over 400 SSI team members from all of our business units and companies all across the US and Canada...
View ArticleActivities to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Dr. Seuss is one of the greatest authors of children’s books. His books not only keep children’s attention, but they also teach kids important life lessons. This is why every year teachers around the...
View ArticleSchool Specialty Partners with GoFundMe for Chromebook Challenge
GoFundMe, the world’s largest crowdfunding site, is kicking off a new effort to expand its footprint in education. The company is launching a fundraising contest to give 9 high-need schools the...
View ArticleMaking St. Patrick’s Day Magical
March can be a long month, even if you’re lucky enough to have a long spring break at your school. It’s not quite winter and not quite spring, and it can feel like you’ve hit a wall of boredom right...
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