Lessons for American Heart Month

Feb 25, 2020 | Lessons

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of keeping our hearts healthy and free from disease. This month is especially important for our young ones since they are making more and more choices about what they eat and how to stay...

2020 Goal: Learn New Tech

Jan 14, 2020 | Professional Development, New Features

  Unbelievably, we’re already at the start of a new year, more unbelievably a new decade, and the general feeling is to set new goals, accomplish new things, and learn new skills. Teachers are no exception, but considering the limited time that you have...

National Houseplant Appreciation Day

Jan 9, 2020 | Lessons, Teacher Tips

Have “green thumb” bragging rights? Or have goals of becoming one? Why not share your affinity for cultivating plants, as well as the science behind it, with your students? Qwizdom OKTOPUS is providing a FREE learning package on plants to use with your interactive...

Lessons to Support Native American Heritage Month

Nov 20, 2019 | Lessons

November is designated as Native American Heritage Month, a time to explore the distinctive cultures, histories, and traditions of Native people. This month can also be used to focus on the history and current circumstances of the different tribes in America,...

New Teacher Tips: Strengthening 21st Century Skills by Incorporating Simple Tech Tools

Oct 23, 2019 | Teacher Tips

As you sit at your desk, staring at your tablet and the array of lessons coloring your virtual planner, trying to figure out “What next?” for the week’s lessons you feel…tired. Not just tired – exhausted, frustrated, and stressed. You’re this close to walking to the...