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What You Need to Know About Classroom Quiet Zones
Have you ever heard of a classroom quiet zone? Want to learn more? Read on... We’ve outlined some important elements about using quiet zones in the classroom. What is a Quiet Zone? This is an area in the classroom dedicated to providing a calming, quiet,...
If You “Put a Ring on It”, Insure It
February is the month of love. If you choose to show your love with an expensive piece of jewelry, you’ll want to protect that enduring representation of your love. One of the best ways is to purchase scheduled personal property (SPP) insurance, sometimes called a...
Free and Easy Valentine’s Day Lessons for All Grade Levels
Looking for free and easy Valentine’s Day Lesson ideas for your classroom? Check out some of these ideas for all grade levels! Elementary (K-5) Candy Heart Connections (TeachHub.com) If you’re teaching colors, have students sort hearts by color. If you’ve got early...
Party Hosting Safety Tips- Super Bowl Sunday
Don’t spend your time worrying about an accident on Super Bowl Sunday, follow these party hosting safety tips and set your focus on the big game (and the commercials). Party Hosting Safety Tips Be a Good Neighbor Just in case things get a little loud, let your...
How Nurses Can Reduce and Relieve Stress
Stress is something every person has to deal with. Some professions and fields entail greater levels of tension anxiety than others, however. Nurses, in particular, are prone to high levels of stress and some of them aren’t skilled or conscientious about managing...
A Teacher’s Wishlist
Teaching is a tough job. If you have school-age children, you probably imagine. It's easy to admire the men and women who educate and inspire our children, but there are some parts of teaching you just can't fully understand unless you are a teacher. Like: How much...
Freezing Out Broken Pipes
The plumbing in your home could be in danger when temperatures dip below zero, and the last thing you want to deal with when it thaws is a burst pipe, which can lead to substantial damage in your home. All that water can eat through drywall, destroy carpets and fry...
Home Fire Safety Tips from Firefighters
Although it feels like more resources are created every day on fire safety, more than a quarter of reported fires are still home fires. Though some home fires are caused by unavoidable circumstances, like wildfires; most could easily be prevented. The majority of home...
5 Foolproof Ways to Stick to your New Year’s Resolution
New Year, new you. Right? That’s what everyone says. Statistics say that 80% of resolutions fail by February. Remember, you can achieve what you put your mind to, you just have to stick to your goals! Here are some simple steps to keep from feeling overwhelmed and...
Shout-Out to Our School Nurses
It’s that time of year again, your students walk into class sneezing into their bare hands and coughing without covering their mouths. You watch as they proceed to touch every surface imaginable- the doorknob, their books, the chairs, your markers, your desk!!! You...