One of my favorite things to do for our homeschool is changing out our morning tubs. I usually theme them depending on the season, holiday, or unit study we are working on. December is usually when I change out our tub for more winter-themed books and items. My kids love our morning tubs and look ... Read More
To The Teacher At Their Breaking Point: The Mindful Teacher Part 1
To that teacher at their breaking point, I see you. I hear you. I understand you. Lately, on social media, I have been noticing an increase of stressed-out posts, frustrations, and uneasiness of the unknown. Many teachers, not just you, are calling out for help. When a teacher reaches out for ... Read More
35 Best Read-Alouds to Help Students Understand 2020
How in the world can we help children understand and start to cope with the major changes we’ve experienced throughout the year. Especially when we are trying to grasp them ourselves. Let’s check out 35 of the Best Read-Alouds to Help Students Understand 2020. Let’s face it 2020 has been A ... Read More
Holidays Around the World in 15 Minutes or Less
Holidays Around the World has always been one of my favorite units to teach. There is something magical about traveling the world, celebrating the holidays of other countries and cultures. But this year, everything is different. Some of us are teaching virtually, while others are having to focus all ... Read More
Dear Homeschooler…We See You!
Are you a homeschool parent who stumbled upon our amazing site filled to the brim with educational tools for teachers, thinking to yourself... "Can I add this to my homeschool toolbox?" I am here to tell you, yes of course you can! Because, Homeschooler... we see you! Hello! My name is ... Read More
19 Fab Footwear Recommendations for Teachers
Education to the Core has listened to teachers’ opinions and done the research to find the 19 best shoes that won’t leave you with sore feet AND are super cute and stylish at the same time. Check out these 19 Fab Footwear Recommendations for Teachers! Would you rather have comfortable shoes that ... Read More
10 Fun Poetry Activities for Elementary Students
Poetry in the classroom can be very fun. There are different activities for everyone. Your students will love it and always shout "YAY!" Poetry helps us teach literacy skills in a new way. Here are some resources and activities for you. 10 Fun Poetry Activities are the cool things to do! I ... Read More
Mindfulness and Movement: Teaching Trailblazers VLOG
Hello ETTC Teaching Trailblazers! I am thrilled to present our first interview of the series: “Teaching Trailblazers with Chris from Education to the Core”. The series will include interviews with a variety of professionals across multiple disciplines in our field of education. This is just one ... Read More
Holidays Around the World: Take a Trip With Me
As a homeschool mom, finding diversity in education can be a struggle at times. Not to mention finding great diversity surrounding holiday curriculum and resources. However, this year my daughter Marie and I took a fantastic trip around the world. We learned so much about the different ways ... Read More
Teaching Tips from Veteran Teachers
Veteran teachers have a lot to offer, but the thing we newbies appreciate the most are the valuable teaching tips from veteran teachers we receive. If you travel coast to coast, state by state you will come across one thing in common… dedicated, talented and generous teachers who guide our young ... Read More
What Teacher Evaluations Should Really Consist Of
Imagine this... what if teachers were able to design classroom observations? What would those teacher evaluations consist of? We asked the many teachers who follow the Education to the Core page and this is what they thought. 😊 "It's time for observations." is the message that always makes my ... Read More
Be Your Own Author… Create a Social Story
Have you ever dealt with a student or child who has meltdowns every time you are going to a specific place? Do they have difficulty participating in a social situation? Have difficulty tolerating change? “Do you poop out at parties? Are you unpopular? - The answer to all your problems is ... Read More
