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15 Book to Movie Adaptations for High School
They say that movies are never as good as the books. Do you agree? Check out this great list of 15 books that have been made into movies and cast your vote! The Road [...]
15 Book to Movie Adaptations for Middle Grades
They say that movies are never as good as the books. Do you agree? Check out this great list of 15 books that have been made into movies and cast your vote! Percy Jackson and [...]
10 Book to Movie Adaptations for Elementary Grades
Have your students read these books and then watch the movie adaptation! This can be a great classroom discussion. Charlotte's Web The Polar Express Diary of a Wimpy Kid [...]
Apperson to Host Live Webinar Series with Dr. W. Allen Richman
We are very excited to be hosting a free four-part live webinar series with Dr. W. Allen Richman, Senior Director for Research for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education! All registrants will receive a [...]
Free Downloadable Back-to-School Student Information Forms
The first day of school is quickly approaching, and it can be intimidating to meet your new group of students. It’s a busy and hectic time of the year, and getting all your ducks in [...]
First Day of School Student Welcome Gifts
The first day of class is right around the corner, and finding the right way to welcome your new students can sometimes be difficult. Check out this fun list of "punny" classroom giveaways for some [...]
10 Hilariously Amazing Teacher Mugs
Teachers, we know coffee is basically a main food group. Check out this list of fun teacher mugs that are sure to put a smile on your face! Drop us a comment on which one [...]
13 Books to Read if You Liked 13 Reasons Why
13 Reasons Why has become a controversial topic, especially in schools. Some schools are using this book as an opportunity to discuss mental health, while others have banned this book. If you are looking for [...]
Resource Challenged: The Classroom’s Bare Supply Closet – part III
Fundraising is hard. Getting parents, teachers, and students to participate can be extremely difficult and frustrating. Apperson reached out to the National PTA audience with a survey on fundraising to see what has and has [...]
Name Brand Stores with Teacher Discounts
Teachers, we know you work hard. Check out our list of retail stores that help support teachers by offering special discounts and promotions. All store discounts in the list have been verified! Banana Republic – [...]
Innovative Classroom Ideas
Creating new and interesting presentations in the classroom is a great way to help keep students engaged and invested in learning. Try some of these approaches in your own classroom and see what works best [...]
Punny End of the Year Gifts for Students
The end of the school year is just around the corner. Show your students how much you appreciated them by handing out one of these great gift ideas! "Hope you have a sweet summer!" [...]
Fun Science Experiments for Students
Check out these fun and simple science experiments that your students are sure to love. To see these in action, be sure to check out our Facebook page for updated videos! Colored Rock Candy https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/homemade-rock-candy/ [...]
10 Tips for Student Engagement
Keeping your students engaged in the classroom can be a difficult task for any teacher. Check out this great list on some ways you can help make this more effective*! Set the Stage - Atmosphere [...]
Resource Challenged: The Classroom’s Bare Supply Closet – part II
We’ve established in our earlier blog post that there is a huge trend of students attending school without having the proper school supplies, and that teachers are paying significant amounts of money from their own [...]
Using Data to Make Decisions
There are four main reasons for teachers to use student assessment data when making decisions. These are: Curriculum revision Informing instructional decisions in the classroom Monitoring student progress toward meeting standards Empowering students with the [...]