Successful adults know that a good morning routine can boost success for the rest of the day. Similarly, kids have a critical period that can make any day a good one. For them, that time is when they arrive home from school. Quality after-school activities...
As rapidly as new technologies are continuing to emerge in general commerce, a similar momentum is occurring in school classrooms across the country. Desktop computers, laptops, tablets and other technologies have been finding themselves in the hands of school-aged children for decades. Now, however, technology is making...
Have you ever had one of those days where you did nothing? I mean, nothing. Sure, you might have caught up on every television show in the western hemisphere, but you went no where, you accomplished nothing, and your movements were limited to the remote...
It’s back-to-school time and that means lots of new opportunities for groups, clubs, and after school activities. All kinds of people, children and adults alike, will be meeting new people. If you organize a group of any kind, you can feel the burden of helping...
Our relationship with technology is increasing by the day. From our desktops and laptops, to GPS systems, to the phones we carry that can conduct an inconceivable amount of errands for us. Current generations of young students are growing up with technology as a regular...
Summer, yea! Kids race out the door when that final bell rings. They climb onto the bus and sing songs about “no more homework, no more books” or teachers and their dirty looks. However, if the kids are allowed to vedge and remain in a state...
Summer is in full-swing. It’s past time to start making some plans for fun in the sun. Whether you are the outdoorsy type or you prefer some air-conditioned entertainment, there is plenty that Southwest Ohio has to offer. The weather is heating up in the...
S-P-I-R-I-T, spirit! Hey, let us hear it! Gonna high gear it! ‘Cause we’ve got spirit! Your school is the B-E-S-T, best. You’ve got the school spirit, and you want your community to join in. But, how do you motivate others? Most of us know that we cannot make others...
Ah, spring. The sun is shining. Birds are singing. Waves are clapping. People are bustling from one place to another. The outdoors are calling your name. But wait just a second there, mister. Reality check. You have a school year to complete. So before you move...
You already use plenty of online tools to actually teach your subject matter - from YouTube and TED Talks to educational online games.But have you checked out the increasing number of apps that have been developed just for teachers to help manage their classrooms and...