Culture and Community

The bravery of Ruby Bridges: 4 ways to celebrate a six-year-old hero this Black History Month

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024

Educators can introduce and teach their students about Ruby Bridges’ remarkable story about desegregation in these four ways.

Cupid’s guide to love-infused learning

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

Here are three concepts you can incorporate into the classroom to celebrate love, kindness, and learning this February.

How to make reading a fun experience

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024

Here are five ways to spark interest, make reading less of a chore, and create desire on the child’s end to keep them engaged.

Getting creative with snow globes: Winter fun in the classroom

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024

If it’s cold out and students are stuck indoors, get creative with this easy snow globe craft, achievable in a few simple steps.

Growth and learning in the first five years

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024

Your child’s first five years will have a big impact on their future. Here’s why and how you can help them learn and grow.

Physics of snow: Winter magic in the classroom

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024

Whether you’re in the heart of the desert or surrounded by snowy landscapes, discover three ways to sprinkle snow magic into your classroom.

One word: New year goal-setting activity for students

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

This four-step activity asks students to pick one word they want to focus on to support a goal they would like to meet this year.

Raising kids in a new era of technology: Internet safety

Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024

In the latest article in a series about technology, we discuss six tips to help teach young children how to safely browse the internet.

First Things First recommends the best gifts for young kids

Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023

View an interactive guide to inexpensive gifts for babies, toddlers and preschoolers​ that promote learning and language development.

Ugly sweater contest: A creative classroom activity for December

Friday, Dec. 8, 2023

Follow these five steps to lead students through this creative classroom activity that’s perfect for December.