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Camping with kids: How to build family connections outdoors

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

As the school year comes to an end, consider planning a camping trip with your family. Here are five ways to enjoy camping with kids.

Three steps for a better bedtime routine

Friday, April 10, 2026

Building bedtime routines for our children can be difficult at times, but First Things First is here to help with three simple steps.

Celebrate small victories: Why teaching is about more than a score

Educators are often judged by how well students perform on standardized assessments. But test scores do not define successful teaching.

What students can learn from women who fought for equality in education

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Throughout history, women have been excluded from classrooms, yet they fought for equality in education. Here’s what we can learn from them.

Five ways teachers can build neuroinclusive classrooms

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Each student thinks, learns and processes information differently. Here are five ways teachers can create neuroinclusive classrooms.

How educators can promote writing skills in a tech-heavy world

Thursday, March 5, 2026

We may have become heavily influenced and dependent on technology, but here are five ways to promote essential writing skills in the classroom.

Bringing democracy home: Using the State of the Union to teach civil dialogue

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

While it may seem like “grown-up politics,” the State of the Union can be a powerful opportunity to teach civil dialogue to children.

Teaching the value of dental hygiene during Children’s Dental Health Month

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026

Children’s Dental Health Month is a perfect time to be reminded how important healthy smiles are for growing kids.

Celebrating Arizona Statehood Day in the classroom

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026

With Arizona Statehood Day approaching, February is the perfect month for students to celebrate, learn and show state pride in the classroom.

Turning ‘trash’ into treasure with junk journals in the classroom

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026

A junk journal is a creative, anything-goes journal. Open your junk drawers, and invite your children or students on this creative adventure.