- Dec 5, 2022
- Great Ideas in Teaching
- 2 mins
Holiday Classroom Idea: 12 Days of Visitors
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As excitement bubbles into your classroom this holiday season, why not sprinkle in some more fun? Today, we’re featuring a holiday activity idea that came to us from Western New York teacher, Allissa Wery. To help spread holiday cheer and change things up in her classroom before […]
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Read Post- Dec 2, 2022
- Just for Fun
- 3 mins
Supporting Small and Local Businesses During th...
When searching for the perfect gifts for family and friends, keeping your holiday shopping small and close to home this holiday season can have a significant impact on your community. Not only does shopping small and local help keep local economies afloat, but it also helps you build relationships and have a little fun too. […]
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Read Post- Nov 7, 2022
- Just for Fun
- 5 mins
Thanksgiving Desserts from Our Team
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without dessert! This year we’re sharing our team’s favorite Thanksgiving dessert recipes that are just too gourd to pass up. Ashley Jankowski, Marketing Advisor Pumpkin Pie Truffle Balls Ingredients: [ ] – 4 oz. cream cheese [ ] – 2 tbsp powdered sugar [ ] – 1/3 cups pumpkin puree [ ] […]
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Read Post- Oct 9, 2022
- Just for Fun
- 3 mins
Halloween-Themed Recipes Using Fruits and Veggi...
Halloween is a time for spooky costumes, celebration, and yummy treats, but that doesn’t mean you need to go on a sugar binge! Incorporating fruits and veggies into your classroom Halloween parties can be a great way to add a healthy twist to this holiday while showing students how yummy (and fun) fruits and vegetables […]
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Read Post- Oct 7, 2022
- Just for Fun
- 2 mins
Best Education Inspired (And Simple) Halloween ...
Halloween is such a fun time for students — and it can be for teachers too! If your school allows students to dress up, why not join in on the fun? Your students will be sure to get a kick out of seeing your more playful side. If it’s been a while since you dressed […]
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Read Post- Oct 5, 2022
- Just for Fun
- 3 mins
Halloween Fun With Our PLS Instructors
October has arrived. Along with sweater weather and pumpkin-themed just about everything, we’re getting excited for Halloween. We recently asked some of our PLS Instructors to share a few recommendations, traditions, and costume ideas that you can use in the classroom. We hope you enjoy their ideas! Q: What is your favorite children’s Halloween themed […]
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Read Post- Jul 14, 2022
- Just for Fun
- 3 mins
Sweet Summer Smoothies from the PLS Classes Team
There’s nothing more refreshing during the hot summer months than a cold, sweet smoothie. As temperatures continue to rise, we want to help you stay cool. Here are some of our employees’ favorite smoothie recipes to keep you hydrated, healthy, and recharged this summer. Disclaimer: The recipes below are suggestions. Feel free to modify based […]
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Read Post- Jul 2, 2022
- Just for Fun
- 5 mins
Summer Bucket List for Teachers
Summertime is finally here, which means it’s time for you to get some well-deserved rest and relaxation after a busy school year. While taking the time to recharge is essential, summer is also a great opportunity to pursue passion projects, learn a new skill, or finally finish those tasks you placed on the back burner […]
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Read Post- Mar 12, 2022
- Just for Fun
- 2 mins
Easy as Pi Activities
March 14th is Pi (π) Day! Pi Day was established by physicist Larry Shaw in 1988. Pi is the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle, meaning that regardless of the circle’s size, the ratio will always equal pi. Fun fact: Did you know that 3.14 is also famed mathematician Albert Einstein’s […]
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Read Post- Feb 1, 2021
- Just for Fun
- 2 mins
Get Ready for the BIG Game with Our Buffalo, NY...
Buffalo, NY—the location of PLS Classes’ headquarters (PLS 3rd Learning), also known as the city of good neighbors. You may be asking, “What brings all these people together?” The answer is simple, chicken wings and football. We Buffalonians take pride in our city, The Buffalo Bills, and our wings. To help you get ready for […]
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Read Post- May 1, 2020
- Just for Fun
- < 1 min
Dear Teachers: A Teacher Appreciation Message f...
No one can hold our childrens’ attention, capture their imagination, or inspire them like their teachers. We’re doing the best we can, but we all miss you very much. Dear Teachers, You are amazing. You are magicians. No, you’re superhuman. We are amazed by what you do. Our adult to kid ratio of 1:1 […]
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Read Post- Feb 2, 2020
- Just for Fun
- 3 mins
It’s Groundhog Day! Six Ways to Help Beat...
It’s amazing that one omniscient yet oblivious rodent can absolutely crush your hope for an early Spring. Across his 120 year history, Punxsutawney Phil (both the original and his predecessors) have predicted 103 prolonged winter seasons, and only 19 early springs.1 That means that if the groundhog is reliable, the chance of an early break […]
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Read Post- Jan 27, 2020
- Just for Fun
- < 1 min
Big Game Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers
The Big Game is only a few days away, so we’re counting down the days to endless guacamole, chicken wings and blue cheese (ranch dressing need not apply), beer, pop, and—oh yeah—fantastic football and ads. Really though, if you’re in it for the food, you’re in good company. This Sunday, Americans will: Consume 1.3 billion […]
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Read Post- Dec 16, 2019
- Just for Fun
- 4 mins
Eggnog — Everyone’s favorite seasonal beverage?
Ask someone if they like eggnog and you’ll probably get strong reaction — they either love it or despise it. And then there’s the people who have never tried it. Since this season is really the only time you may be offered the beverage during the entire year, we thought we’d have a little fun […]
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Read Post- Dec 9, 2019
- Just for Fun
- 4 mins
Help Your Students Spread Holiday Cheer with Th...
It is indeed though giving to others that we receive. This invaluable lesson must be experienced to be learned. It is critical for all students—our nation’s future leaders—to understand the value of giving and the benefits of selfless volunteerism first-hand. Even if you work in a public school system with a diverse population of students, […]
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Read Post- Dec 1, 2019
- Just for Fun
- 5 mins
‘Tis The Season for Giving, Service, and Practi...
The holiday season is upon us. With so much diversity among the student body, it’s a good time of the year to pause and reflect upon how we as teachers can help instill compassion and the importance of service amongst our students. We recently asked some of our PLS instructors and team members to share […]
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Read Post- Dec 13, 2018
- Just for Fun
- 2 mins
A Holiday Treat from PLS Classes
‘Tis the season to take a break and enjoy a little bit of peace and quiet. And why not do that with a warm, steaming cup of creamy hot chocolate? We hope you enjoy this holiday recipe from our team at PLS Classes. Homemade Hot Chocolate Ingredients: 2 cups of milk (You can also use […]
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Read Post- Jul 1, 2018
- Just for Fun
- 2 mins
These 14 Facts About the Fourth of July Will Su...
You know your American history. You know that Betsy Ross designed the American Flag and that Francis Scott Key penned the Star-Spangled Banner during the British bombing of Ft. McHenry during the War of 1812. Think those are all the facts you will need to know to win a July 4th trivia contest this year? […]
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