Last week on the blog we talked about WHY working motion into the school day is so important for students. But HOW can aready busy educators work moving into their jam-packed days without having to rearrange their entire class schedule. The answe may be more straightforward than you think. Here’s 4 ways you can include movement in … Continue reading
It’s the new year. Some of you are back to in-person learning while others are still doing remote learning. Even before this crazy pandemic turned everyone’s lives upside down, PE classes and recess were already on the chopping board for many schools across the US. Now you’re coming back to class with these squirrely squirrels that have been … Continue reading
2020 has been a year of change for everyone. From the way we work and learn, to the ways we interact with others, we have all had to grow and adapt. This year on the blog, we’ve gotten to explore everything from starting a podcast to virtual events. It’s been a year to remember, and we … Continue reading
The holidays may look a little different this year, but we are wishing you and your families a safe and happy holiday season.
While the holiday season may look a little different this year, there are still plenty of things you can do to spread a little extra cheer. We’ve compiled a list (and checked it twice) of projects from our partners that really got us in to the holiday spirit. Makey Makey https://makeymakey.com/blogs/how-to-instructions/hacking-holiday-led-light-strings-with-makey-makey https://www.instructables.com/Makey-Makey-Holiday-Jukebox/ iRobot Holiday sweater- … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that you feel more tired after a day of zoom calls than you ever did in the office? Well, it turns out that it’s not just you. Recently research has show that it actually can be more tiring to spend all day staring at screens in your pjs than it is … Continue reading
While thanksgiving may look a little differnt this year, we hope you enjoy a healthy and safe holiday! Continue reading
Last week we talked about the impact that COVID- 19 has had on education this year. As renaissance reported, students seem to be performing well in reading, but are really starting to fall behind in math. What can we do to help students stay on track and improve learning outcomes while they learn virtually? Reading … Continue reading
Social distancing and online learning is a lot to manage for students, parents, and teachers alike. While there isn’t a magic potion to prevent tough times, there are plenty of things you can do to help get through them. Continue reading
We started a podcast. Here is how we did it, and how schools can too: Start with your passion Here at the Douglas Stewart Company, there is nothing we love more than education trends and topics, and a chance to connect with our partners. So, we started a podcast where we get together with the … Continue reading
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