Behind the Scenes at SCPA: Matilda, Time Timer and Arts Education
SCPA is a K-12 arts school with 1,400 kids nestled in downtown Cincinnati. Students in fourth grade and up focus on one of seven disciplines: Creative writing, visual arts, drama, dance, vocal music, instrumental music and technical theatre. These artistic pursuits happen on top of all the normal course work.
The Inclusive Classroom: 4 Strategies for Helping Students with ADHD
You might have one or two students in your class with ADHD. They’re likely bright and awesome, but they probably also face some challenges—leaving their seat often or struggling to finish homework. To help you create a truly inclusive classroom, we’ve found 4 strategies that just might help all your students.
Why It's Good to Study for Exams the Night Before the Big Day
Students know the feeling all too well – you’ve spent all day in class, working on projects and homework in the evening and then you realize – you have that big exam tomorrow! Indeed, remembering that all-important exam at the last minute can lead to a lot of stress and not to mention cramming. However, the good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way.
October is ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Here at Time Timer, we’re sharing facts, tips, tools, and insights along with weekly giveaways all month long. To kick things off, we have compiled five great resources to learn more about ADHD and tools to help.
What Teachers Really Want to Say on Parent Information Night
Ever wonder what the teachers really want to say to parents on Parent Information Night? The Fifth Grade Teachers are Mariemont Elementary School near Cincinnati, Ohio, presented one of our own with this letter, telling us what they really wanted to say on their Parent Information Night. We thought it would be worth sharing as it rings true for teachers all over this country, and the world. And we hope that it gives you, as a parent, teacher, or student, some inspiration to make this school year the best that it can be!
4 Kindness Activities for Kids and Parents
Teaching kindness probably ranks high on your list of parenting goals. But it’s an easy thing to lose sight of in the day-to-day hustle of school, work, dinner and homework. We found four kindness activities for kids and parents to help you keep kindness at the center of your family’s busy life.
Time Management as a First Year College Student
Shortly before I left for my first year of college, I was given a present and a note from some family friends. They wished me well, and sent me off with a nice towel. The eldest son, in college himself, wrote me a blunt farewell: “In college, you can do whatever you want.” I laughed when I read it. The crazy part is, he was totally right.
The Japanese Holiday that Celebrates Grandparents
September is a great month for grandparents! In the United States, Grandparents Day is Sunday September 8, but in Japan, the celebration is even bigger. There’s a national holiday to celebrate all elderly people called Respect for the Aged Day. It takes place the third Monday of every September and offers plenty of inspiration for honoring grandparents.
A Creative Tool Every Special Education Class Needs
You could spend an endless amount of time reading up on special education teaching strategies. But what if one creative tool could give your special education class a boost? A Time Timer visual timer—or three—might be just what you need. One special ed teacher told us exactly how timers support her teaching methods.
Trout Unlimited Teen Summit
As part of our initiative to support unique learning opportunities for all kinds of students, Time Timer recently sponsored the Trout Unlimited Teen Summit. Trout Unlimited offers multiple learning opportunities for kids of all ages, using fishing as a conduit for the learning. In this blog post, Connor Ford, one of the student participants, tells us about his experience at the Trout Unlimited Teen Summit.
Is Flexible Seating a Good Fit for Your Classroom?
Chances are you know a fellow teacher who loves flexible classroom seating. But is it right for you? And your students? We took a closer look at this trend and found a few signs that you might be ready to give flexible seating in the classroom a try. Find out if it’s time to say goodbye to those traditional desks and chairs.
