Are you a parent or teacher looking for a fun way to get kids and teens to learn about STEAM? We interviewed Godwyn Morris and Paula Frisch of Dazzling Discoveries to learn all about their unique approach towards teaching.
STEAM combines art and science in fun hands-on projects. Read on to learn more about their mission to make hands-on creative learning accessible for builders of all ages and the importance of using paper in education.
One of the most frustrating things for parents and teachers alike is when a student is struggling, and it is unclear how to best assist them. No one wants to see their child struggle to learn to read, and not knowing how to make the highly complex and multi-layered reading process accessible to students with reading disabilities, such as dyslexia, can be heart-breaking. You may be surprised to hear that font style, font size, and the color of paper can help students with reading and reading comprehension issues! Studies have found that students with dyslexia may benefit from using different color paper or paper overlays because it reduces stress on the eyes.
If there is one place you can count on finding a consistently abundant use of paper daily, it’s an American public school. However, with a push towards computer literacy and virtual learning, is paper still necessary in education? In short, the answer is yes, and the reasons extend far beyond the convenience of printed paperwork. The development of a strong student’s brain is an incredibly complex process and utilizing paper in the right ways can assist in cognitive development.
In 2020, the image of a classroom has changed significantly as we move towards a virtual teaching format. Many teachers have been faced with the new challenge of teaching from home as we enter a new school year with a new cohort of students. We now must ask ourselves how to best decorate our at-home “classrooms” in order to normalize the idea that a virtual classroom is still a classroom. The challenge is figuring out how to appropriately decorate in a way that is economical in both finances and space.
The 2020-2021 school year is certainly not starting as expected, and many teachers have expressed that they feel as though they are starting from square one, no matter their level of experience. A lot of schools have decided to adopt a hybrid or fully virtual learning model until more is known about how to return to school safely. However, ready or not, the school year is coming, and teachers must adapt to make sure students are equipped and prepared for their new learning environments.
Here at Paris, our goal is to help teachers stay organized, save time, and let their creative side shine! That’s why we’ve created a new Teacher Resources page – to help teachers make this upcoming school year a great one! On this page you will find free printables and templates, our favorite PrintWorks and DocIt products for school, and our latest blog posts for teachers. Go check it out!
Back to school season is nearly upon us, and to help you get excited we’ve lined up some great back to school crafts and printables! With projects for kids, parents, and teachers – we’ve got something for everyone!
Need some fun flash card templates to help you study? Want to make colorful index cards for note-taking? Inspired to design your own postcards to send to family and friends? Check out our templates for our White Cardstock Index/Flash Cards (and our Postcards). These items can be printed on both sides and tear easily along the perforated lines, allowing you to create customized 4.25 x 5.5 inch cards for any purpose!
After staying home for most of the earlier part of the year, you might think you used up all your good ideas for keeping the kids occupied this summer. If everyone’s stuck inside on a rainy day, don’t worry – we found 10 great rainy day activities for kids that include craft projects, games, and diy toys to make boredom a thing of the past!
Looking to make patriotic crafts, cards, and gifts? Look no further! Get ready for the holidays with our free Americana printables and projects! These adorable patriotic crafts are perfect for the Fourth of July, as well as Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, and any other time of year.