Back-to-School Teaching Ideas
Throughout the school year, engaging students in the learning process requires creativity and positivity. Especially on the first day of school, it is important to help students feel comfortable and...
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You Matter: Empowering Students at the Start of the School Year
By Casey Ainsworth, an MHS Middle Division Teacher Summer is over and class is officially back in session. Transitioning from summer to the classroom can be a daunting task for...
9 Back-to-School Mottos for Students
Milton Hershey School teachers are sparking excitement and anticipation for the new school year by sharing their back-to-school mottos. Through the nurturing environment and strong support system offered at MHS,...
How Can We Teach Compassion?
By Casey Ainsworth, MHS Middle Division Teacher “Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime.” –Maimonides I start...
The Beginning of Change
By Danielle Peirson, an MHS Fourth-Grade Teacher The end of the year is an exciting time when testing ends and reflection begins. I reflect back to where we started and...
Thank a Teacher Day: 4 Ways Teachers Are Making an Impact
On May 8, 2018, the nation is celebrating Thank a Teacher Day. At Milton Hershey School, we celebrate our teachers every day as they help students develop good study habits,...
4 Ways to Bring STEAM to Life for Elementary Students
Featuring Dr. Jaunine Fouché, MHS Science Curriculum Supervisor At Milton Hershey School, our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) curriculum is a major part of students’ education beginning in...
10 Ways to Encourage Learning on the First Day of School
As students head back to school and into the classroom, teachers are faced with the all-important task of engaging them in the learning process. A little creativity goes a long...
Where I’m Supposed to Be
How does Denise make her classroom feel like home for her students? “I want my classroom to be a safe place where they can be adventurous, learn, experiment, be themselves,...
To My Students Past and Present
By Kendra Poff, an MHS Third Grade Teacher I remember three years ago walking into Founders Hall for my final interview. One of the questions I was asked was, “Why...