Harry Zapata's articles Classroom Management 5 Ways to Keep Students Energized at the End of the Year As another school year winds down, many teachers are faced with the same question: how do I maintain the energy level of my students as summer approaches? Keeping kids busy, interested, and involved is always a difficult task, but it The post 5 Ways to Keep Students Energized at the End of the Year Written by Harry Zapata May 3, 2022May 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering the SAT For many high school juniors and seniors, the SAT causes a lot of stress and anxiety. In their quest to get the perfect score, they’ve turned prepping for high stakes tests into a multi-billion dollar industry. While there’s some value The post A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering the SA Written by Harry Zapata April 28, 2022April 29, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management 5 Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week, which is held during the first full week in May, is a week designed to honor teachers. It is also a convenient time to take a moment to thank teachers for the hard work that they do. The post 5 Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week appeared first on HelpTeaching.com. Written by Harry Zapata April 20, 2022April 21, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management 11 Engaging Earth Day Activities for Kids Earth Day is April 22. Earth Day celebrations aim to raise public awareness on environmental issues. Learn more about the day, fun activities for kids, and resources available! Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated with the hopes of promoting The post 11 Engaging Earth Day Activities for Kids a Written by Harry Zapata April 13, 2022April 14, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Ways to Use Poetry Outside of the ELA Classroom Whether it’s reading poems written by some of the greatest poets of all time or writing poems of their own, students spend a fair amount of time studying poetry in the ELA classroom. While the figurative language and eloquent verses The post Ways to Use Poetry Outside of the ELA Classroom app Written by Harry Zapata April 12, 2022April 14, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management 4 Ways Libraries Benefit Kids In April, we celebrate National Library Week. It’s a week to stop and consider how important libraries are to our schools and communities. In this digital age, it may be hard to understand why libraries are still important. Kids don’t The post 4 Ways Libraries Benefit Kids appeared first on Hel Written by Harry Zapata March 26, 2022April 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Ultimate Guide to Crafts for Kids Kids love crafts (and many grown-ups do too). Sites like Pinterest are full of craft ideas for kids, but sometimes you don’t feel like wading through all of the pins. When you’re short on time or aren’t quite sure what The post Ultimate Guide to Crafts for Kids appeared first on HelpTeaching. Written by Harry Zapata March 24, 2022April 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management How to Turn Your Spring Break into a Learning Experience During spring break, many families try to squeeze in a getaway. One way to have a fun family adventure is to incorporate education into your trips. There are so many places across America that offer a terrific spring or summer-like The post How to Turn Your Spring Break into a Learning Experience a Written by Harry Zapata March 18, 2022April 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management The Importance of Teaching Personal Finance Most students are required to take advanced math courses at the secondary level, but those courses often fail to teach the basics of personal finance. With credit card use and student loan debt at an all-time high, it’s important that The post The Importance of Teaching Personal Finance appeared Written by Harry Zapata March 8, 2022April 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management 25 Ways to Show Kids You Care About Them You can spend hours trying to teach kids right from wrong and filling their heads with knowledge, but at the end of the day they just want to know you care about them. Of course, simply telling them that you The post 25 Ways to Show Kids You Care About Them appeared first on Written by Harry Zapata February 9, 2022February 11, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management Black History Month Reading List – 30 Titles for Grades K-12 While African-American authors hold their own in the literary world, Black History Month gives you a chance to highlight some of the most celebrated African-American authors and their literary achievements. While some of their works highlight the rich history and The post Black History Month Readin Written by Harry Zapata January 17, 2022January 18, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Classroom Management 10 Fun Facts for Geography Awareness Week November 15-19 is Geography Awareness Week. Geography is an integral part of any Social Studies class. Making connections between a region’s geographic features and their history and culture can broaden students’ understanding of history. 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Classroom Management 5 Ways to Keep Students Energized at the End of the Year As another school year winds down, many teachers are faced with the same question: how do I maintain the energy level of my students as summer approaches? Keeping kids busy, interested, and involved is always a difficult task, but it The post 5 Ways to Keep Students Energized at the End of the Year Written by Harry Zapata May 3, 2022May 6, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering the SAT For many high school juniors and seniors, the SAT causes a lot of stress and anxiety. In their quest to get the perfect score, they’ve turned prepping for high stakes tests into a multi-billion dollar industry. While there’s some value The post A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering the SA Written by Harry Zapata April 28, 2022April 29, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management 5 Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Week, which is held during the first full week in May, is a week designed to honor teachers. It is also a convenient time to take a moment to thank teachers for the hard work that they do. The post 5 Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week appeared first on HelpTeaching.com. Written by Harry Zapata April 20, 2022April 21, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management 11 Engaging Earth Day Activities for Kids Earth Day is April 22. Earth Day celebrations aim to raise public awareness on environmental issues. Learn more about the day, fun activities for kids, and resources available! Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated with the hopes of promoting The post 11 Engaging Earth Day Activities for Kids a Written by Harry Zapata April 13, 2022April 14, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Ways to Use Poetry Outside of the ELA Classroom Whether it’s reading poems written by some of the greatest poets of all time or writing poems of their own, students spend a fair amount of time studying poetry in the ELA classroom. While the figurative language and eloquent verses The post Ways to Use Poetry Outside of the ELA Classroom app Written by Harry Zapata April 12, 2022April 14, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management 4 Ways Libraries Benefit Kids In April, we celebrate National Library Week. It’s a week to stop and consider how important libraries are to our schools and communities. In this digital age, it may be hard to understand why libraries are still important. Kids don’t The post 4 Ways Libraries Benefit Kids appeared first on Hel Written by Harry Zapata March 26, 2022April 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Ultimate Guide to Crafts for Kids Kids love crafts (and many grown-ups do too). Sites like Pinterest are full of craft ideas for kids, but sometimes you don’t feel like wading through all of the pins. When you’re short on time or aren’t quite sure what The post Ultimate Guide to Crafts for Kids appeared first on HelpTeaching. Written by Harry Zapata March 24, 2022April 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management How to Turn Your Spring Break into a Learning Experience During spring break, many families try to squeeze in a getaway. One way to have a fun family adventure is to incorporate education into your trips. There are so many places across America that offer a terrific spring or summer-like The post How to Turn Your Spring Break into a Learning Experience a Written by Harry Zapata March 18, 2022April 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management The Importance of Teaching Personal Finance Most students are required to take advanced math courses at the secondary level, but those courses often fail to teach the basics of personal finance. With credit card use and student loan debt at an all-time high, it’s important that The post The Importance of Teaching Personal Finance appeared Written by Harry Zapata March 8, 2022April 1, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management 25 Ways to Show Kids You Care About Them You can spend hours trying to teach kids right from wrong and filling their heads with knowledge, but at the end of the day they just want to know you care about them. Of course, simply telling them that you The post 25 Ways to Show Kids You Care About Them appeared first on Written by Harry Zapata February 9, 2022February 11, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management Black History Month Reading List – 30 Titles for Grades K-12 While African-American authors hold their own in the literary world, Black History Month gives you a chance to highlight some of the most celebrated African-American authors and their literary achievements. While some of their works highlight the rich history and The post Black History Month Readin Written by Harry Zapata January 17, 2022January 18, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Classroom Management 10 Fun Facts for Geography Awareness Week November 15-19 is Geography Awareness Week. Geography is an integral part of any Social Studies class. Making connections between a region’s geographic features and their history and culture can broaden students’ understanding of history. Some facts about geography will not The post 10 Fun Fact Written by Harry Zapata November 13, 2021November 13, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
