"If you start making your classroom an engaging experience for your students on day one, the rest will be easier. Your students will know that your classroom is not a class to goof off in, sleep, or fool around. It is a classroom that demands and expects work!"

Teachers can be more creative by being open to new ideas, thinking outside the box, working with their strengths, etc.

Teaching kindness in school has many benefits, such as improving health and self esteem, and increasing feelings of gratitude.

It is so important for schools to keep recess. Not only do children need a chance to burn off energy, but brain research shows "clear links between physical activity and learning."

This describes some of the characteristics that make great teachers, like passion, understanding, and a sense of humor.

This is a great website for nutrition and healthy living and eating. Pre-K 3 loves the game "Smash Your Food"! We use this to talk about healthy foods vs. "sometimes foods" and why. There are some really great games and activities that allow kids to plan out healthy meals in a fun way (like "Blast Off"). The printable materials are excellent, too ("10 Tips"). :-)