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.