Learning activities to help students engage this fall
It’s never easy to gauge the readiness of all students when it’s time to get back to school, but if you’re looking for new ways to kick-start learning this fall,…
Author: Jamie Klinger-Krebs
Jamie Klinger-Krebs is the Manager of Digital Design and Copy at Nasco Education. Along with having an extensive background in writing and digital design, Jamie is the granddaughter of a well-respected teacher who taught her the importance of education and the fact that being a teacher is one of the coolest (and toughest) professions there is.
3 ways to support art education with ESSER funds
As an art teacher, you have a dual role of educating your students while advocating for the crucial funds to support your art program. This year, however, you might find…
5 ways to keep math going strong—all summer long
As a math educator, you probably face the same question at the end of every school year—how do I keep students learning over summer? This year you might be extra…
Art & SEL: How (and why) this pair really works
Viewing social-emotional learning through an artistic lens isn’t necessarily a new phenomena. In fact, according to a recent Edutopia article, a strong belief that SEL is easier to apply in…
SEL in the classroom: Are you ready to get started?
Trauma teaches us a lot about ourselves. How we react, how we cope, and how we reset after a traumatizing event is what strengthens our resolve and builds our character.…
Inspire students with “maker magic”
The school year is winding down fast, and students are becoming less enthusiastic about school work. But since it’s the National Week of Making, now is the perfect time to…
An open letter to all teachers—thank you for never giving up on our kids
Dear teachers, What a profound year it’s been—for you, for our kids, for all of us. Change has enveloped all of us this year and I, like you, want to…
Earth Day Activities: 7 fun ways to raise awareness
The new normal. This is a phrase we’ve all adopted over the past year when our way of life changed dramatically and seemingly overnight. But what is the new normal,…
“I have a dream” — 5 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
Let’s face it, there’s a lot of negativity dragging us down right now. As an educator you have a tough job, and your students are looking to you for guidance.…
5 live-streaming solutions for a better virtual learning experience
Chances are, when you decided to become a teacher “live streaming” wasn’t something you envisioned as part of your job description. As we all know, COVID-19 has changed the course…
Teachers change the world—every day
Teachers have a tough job these days. Your strength and determination is inspiring, and we appreciate you more than ever.
Celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day is a time to learn, a time to take action, and a time to pay homage in ways both big and small to this spectacular place we all…
Teachers use 3D printers to create more comfortable masks for local healthcare workers
Because we could all use a little good news, we wanted to share this awesome story about teacher Jessica Woolmington and her amazing colleagues at F.K. White Middle School in…
Keep creating (no matter what)
If you’re looking for creative inspiration for remote learning, we’ve pulled together a collection of ideas, resources, and helpful tips to help you get started.
Keep calm and keep learning
Okay, let’s just admit it, as parents and teachers alike, we’re all just a little uneasy about distance learning during this on-going pandemic. Lately we find ourselves with more questions…
Foundational learning starts with coding & robotics
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “robot?” For many of us of a certain age, we might think of Rosie the Robot, the…
Welcome to Class Acts with Kris!
Real educators. Real leaders. Real talk. In today’s ever-changing educational environments being a teacher has become something much bigger than teaching alone. Your primary goal is to educate students and…
3D Printing: The future of learning is here now
In today’s ever-changing educational environments, 3D printing is becoming highly useful in STEM/STEAM curriculums. Yet, if you find yourself wondering—how could this ever work in my classroom? You’re not alone.…