K-12 For Educators

For teachers, a classroom is more than just a place to conduct a class. The classroom itself can become a tool for learning through the use of creative visual aids. One thing you can do to enhance...

The SMART Board is an "interactive whiteboard," a multimedia presentation tool developed by SMART Technologies Inc. The boards come in several models, differentiated by shape, projection,...

Learning what a fraction is and how to manipulate one is not a simple task. When teaching your class about fractions, play games and do hands-on interactive activities to help your children grasp...

A Smart Board is an interactive whiteboard that can be hooked up to your computer, and then used in the classroom. It is a place for computer presentations to be projected and where students can...

One of the most effective ways to have concepts and ideas stick is to teach them in such a way that your students can interact with one another as well as the actual concept. Do this by planning...

Division is a math standard that is taught in elementary school. Many children struggle with the concept of division. To successfully teach division, incorporate games and activities. Use a...

The Smart Board is an interactive whiteboard that has a touchscreen installed in it, allowing teachers to hook their lessons up to their classroom projector and to their students' computers. This...

Math is all about logic and problem-solving skills, but that doesn't mean a math classroom has to be boring. Use bulletin boards to teach your students about math skills, and brighten your room.

Successful teachers learn to use their classroom as a learning tool, and bulletin boards are an important part of that process. Teachers can create bulletin board displays for a computer lab that...

You don't have to resort to worksheets and memorization when teaching your students how to measure. Learning measurements can be hands-on and interactive and help your students learn the concepts...

Make your elementary school classroom welcoming for new students with an eye-catching bulletin board design. Devise activities that let the kids contribute to the informative display. Enlisting...

Instructors of various subjects might find that their curricula require lessons on islands. Social Studies, geography or earth science teachers, in particular, will find that creating an island...

Accelerated Reader (AR) is a computer-based software program used by schools to monitor reading practice and encourage reading achievement. It has gained popularity and importance in recent years...

Bulletin boards can help brighten a classroom, remind students of various concepts, and offer a way to show off students' accomplishments. The themes for bulletin boards are numerous. A frog theme...

April is Autism Awareness Month around the world. Autism is a developmental disability that occurs in as many as 1 in 100 children. To help educate children about autism, teachers can decorate a...

Monthly bulletin boards help keep students inspired and motivated to learn. Many teachers use these boards to stimulate interest in the subject that is being taught. Some teachers enjoy posting...

A social studies instructor connects students to the stories and people that make up our world. One way to facilitate this connection is by making bulletin boards that give students a better...

Kids of all ages are fascinated by pirates--the very thought of pirates conjures up ideas of adventure, mayhem, and fun. Incorporating a pirate theme into bulletin boards is an excellent way to...

Bulletin boards serve a variety of functions, from purely aesthetic to the dispersal of information. Computer bulletin boards work well in a computer lab or at a computer station in a regular...

Everyone loves seeing a rainbow, but not everyone understands where they come from and why they look so beautiful. Educators who wish to discuss rainbows also can create a bulletin board as a...

By third grade, students can use bulletin boards as information centers rather than them just being decorations for the classroom. Whether the bulletin board relates to the subject matter,...

Kids of all ages love story time. They hold their favorite books close and want to read them over and over. Bulletin boards featuring books can promote interest and excitement about reading.

Beautifully decorative bulletin boards are a great way to inspire your students and send messages for them to ponder. This Easter, make a great bulletin board display for your class reminding them...

If you want to introduce your students to the roles and functions of the government, start with a unique and interesting bulletin board. Whether you choose to repeat materials from your textbook...

Learned eating habits are a contributing factor to the rapidly growing problem of childhood obesity in America. Implementing a nutrition program in the classroom is a positive way to improve...

National Poetry Month happens every April. It started in 1996, partly to encourage the inclusion of more poetry into standard education curriculum. The Academy of American Poets hosts events and...

Bulletin boards play a central role in classrooms and there are children's bulletin board ideas that can be adapted for every grade level. Bulletin boards that allow the children to interact with...

SMART Boards are interactive whiteboards that have allowed educators to change the way they interact with students. The software's only limitation is the imagination of the teacher. Users of SMART...

Rain forest bulletin board ideas are as abundant and rich as the rain forests themselves. Creating a colorful and interactive bulletin board in your classroom will encourage the participation and...

The SMART board can be a powerful pedagogical tool to bring interactivity into the classroom. Interactive activities can offer numerous cognitive benefits at all grade levels, and SMART board...

Flannel boards provide a helpful alternative for teaching in the classroom or at home. Although commonly used with younger children, they may be successfully used with older children in enhancing...

Having an interactive whiteboard in the class can open up a world of teaching possibilities, and the SMART Board line of products offers a wealth of material for teaching lower elementary...

The SMART board can be a powerful pedagogical tool to bring interactivity into the classroom. Interactive activities can offer numerous cognitive benefits at all grade levels, and SMART-board...

You can be a teacher in many ways, and you can impart wisdom to the pupils you have to teach in many ways as well. Whether you are teaching a home school class or you are teaching in a traditional...

Much of the second-grade curriculum is reviewing and extending what was learned in first grade, so learning games are an excellent way to motivate these students. Second graders are developing the...

The Bill of Rights is a building block of any history program. Use your classroom bulletin board space to create an interesting and educational guide to these 10 rights and their function in the...

Most schools are on tight budgets these days as we all are. I was teaching ESL, and didn't even have a dry erase board. I hate chalk. Most teachers do. If you are a new teacher, or even have...

A whiteboard can be an excellent tool for student learning. It can be especially useful when each student has his own whiteboard, a sock or paper towel, and a marker. Buy or make student...

Did you ever have a student scribble all over a chalkboard with crayon so that it couldn’t be used again? This article will show teachers how to recycle an unusable chalkboard and turn it into a...

If your class is studying France, you might want to consider designing a French bulletin board. Choosing a theme can seem overwhelming because there are so many possibilities, but "On the Map,"...

Black History Month is celebrated in February in both the United States and Canada to honor notable African Americans. School teachers can take advantage of teaching opportunities the celebration...

February offers plenty of holidays that can be used for bulletin board design inspiration. While Valentine's Day and President's Day might be the most popular, there are plenty of other February...

French teachers looking for bulletin board ideas almost have too many things from which to choose. Changing the decorations on the French-class bulletin board is good for students to learn more...

Creating a presentation about your family on a poster board is a popular activity in schools, especially at the elementary level. It is also frequently done at memorial services, weddings, family...

This is a very fun game that takes a little bit of planning and is easily used with all subjects. You need 2 or more students to really play this game.

A SMART Board is an interactive whiteboard that is frequently used in schools of all kinds. Although SMART Boards are in high demand right now, some people get confused during the purchasing...

School children and teachers alike look forward to spring break. As a teacher, you can create spring break bulletin boards for your classroom or a hallway. Some of the following ideas will work...

Decorating the classroom is one of the most enjoyable parts of being a teacher. It is satisfying and fun to create a warm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. How you decorate depends...

Decorating a Christmas bulletin board for your classroom does not have to highlight a particular religion. You can take elements from the season like Christmas trees and Santa to make boards that...

Maps teach kids, and adults alike, about topography, geography and the world around us. Maps can be used in the classroom or as a fun and educational project to do at home. Making a map with clay...