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We’re Thankful for You!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and this is an excellent time in the school year to take a moment and reflect on the teachers and students for whom you are grateful! Thanksgiving is a holiday that reminds us to stop and think about the people in our lives who have made a significant impression,…
Read MoreHow to use Music to Teach Math
What do math and music have in common? Numbers tell us a lot about music! Math explains why notes sound higher than others, why instruments look the way they are, and why some sounds are more pleasing to the ear than others. Math and music are universal languages and use patterns to convey meaning! On November 3rd, at…
Read MoreFavorite Basic Recipes for Preschool Science and Art – PLAYDough
By Betty Klem I’d like to share some of my favorite basic recipes for sensory activities that explore materials and the way they behave and react. All of these are tried and true. There are many newer recipes for potions and doughs. Playdough This is the standard for playdough and should be available in all…
Read MoreStarting the Year Off Right: 6 Tips to connect with both your students and parents for a productive year of learning.
By Jeanne Lazzarini, RAFT Math Activity Developer & Mentor, and the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, NCTM Create a classroom that engages you and your kids. Make your room a place that you like be in. Some suggestions include: Fill your classroom with examples of the real world. Dedicate a bulletin board to certain…
Read MoreCUSD Shares Possible STEAM Projects by Grade
Twelve STEAM Innovation Leaders from the Campbell Unified School District (CUSD) came to RAFT earlier this month to create new motivational activities for the start of the school year! They met in grade-level teams with our RAFT Education staff to generate new ideas using RAFT materials that will motivate, challenge, and inspire their students. Each…
Read MoreTrending Question This Week: Does RAFT carry eclipse-viewing glasses?
RAFT does not carry these glasses, but you do not need to look at the sun to enjoy the experience of a solar eclipse. As you may know the Bay Area will see about 75% of the eclipse on Monday, August 21. The eclipse will be at its fullest at approximately 10:15 that morning. We…
Read MoreTeachers Convene at RAFT for Back to School
SAN JOSE, CA, August 15, 2017 — RAFT (Resource Area For Teaching) is enabling educators to make hands-on-learning possible at affordable prices in their classrooms. This year, while families are actively purchasing supplies for their children, RAFT has made lesson planning and replenishing classroom materials easier for educators. RAFT (Resource Area For Teaching) expects its largest crowds…
Read MoreThe “RAFTy” Teacher Checklist – 5 Things to do to Prepare for Back to School
Harvesting an Orchard of Innovative Makers! Orchard School District Teachers share 1st year RAFT Makerspace Experiences
Written by Peter Holley, Middle School Orchard teacher and this year’s Makerspace Cohort Lead Teacher The maker space at Orchard School came into being this year with a community build in October. Although our space is small, it is well put together and well stocked. Several teachers have had the opportunity to use the maker…
Read MoreRAFT Honors 25 Robert Brownlee 2017 Science Teacher of the Year Nominees
For the 10th annual Robert Brownlee Science Teacher of the Year award, RAFT honored all 25 nominees at its Member Appreciation Party on June 3. This year’s nominees have a combined total of 285 years of teaching experience. RAFT applauds their dedication to bringing science to life for their students through hands on activities, sparking…
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