Apperson Team

How to Make the Most of Your Professional Development This Summer

By investing time in worthwhile courses and experiences, you'll not only be a better teacher in the school year to…

8 years ago

10 Activities to Help Students Explore Emotions

Research shows that there is a strong relationship between social-emotional learning and cognitive development. But, just like math and reading,…

9 years ago

Are We Calling Too Many Kids Bullies? Exploring What Bullying Is … and What It Isn’t

This blog post is the first in a series about bullying brought to you by Hazelden Publishing for Educators. You’ve…

9 years ago

Teacher Hacks: 10 Clever Ways to Keep Your Classroom Organized

A good organization system is a key element to effective classroom management. Keeping clutter at bay helps students focus. Try…

9 years ago

How to Turn Reading Into Kids’ Favorite Summer Pastime

Research shows that children who do not read over the summer can fall behind on their reading progress, and this…

9 years ago

Keep Calm and Teach On: 10 Ways to Calm an Upset Student

It’s an inevitable part of teaching -- an angry student. Unfortunately, some students simply don’t know how to self-calm and…

9 years ago

10 Things Every Teacher Should Try This Summer

Presenting your summer bucket list: We all know the temptation to start planning for next year, but take a break…

9 years ago

Tips for Parents to Teach Social Skills in Children

Social and emotional skills are critical to our children’s success. Research shows that these skills can be learned and taught,…

9 years ago

Top 10 Reasons the End of the School Year Rocks

The end of the school year is nuts and always bittersweet. How are you going to get it all done…

9 years ago

5 Creative Ways to Celebrate the End of the School Year with Your Students

Summer break is almost here! Celebrate the end of the school year by taking a break from your usual curriculum.…

9 years ago