Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is scheduled for May 6-10, 2013, and May 7th is National Teacher Day. What are you doing to celebrate the teachers in your school or district? Recognizing teachers benefits the staff, students, and school environment. If you haven't thought of what to do yet, or are looking for a few extra ideas, here's a list we've put together:

Did you know the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970? Each year since then, we have celebrated the birth of the modern environmental movement. Here are some fun activities for your students to learn about the importance of environmental sustainability.

The following guest post was written by Annette Breaux, author of 101 Poems for Teachers in honor of National Poetry Month. Annette is an internationally-renowned educator, author, and speaker. She is the author of the bestselling 101 Answers for New Teachers and Their Mentors. She has also coauthored books with Harry Wong and Todd Whitaker. She may be contacted at AnnetteLBreaux@yahoo.com or on Twitter @AnnetteBreaux.

If you know me, have heard me speak, or have read my writings, you already know I love to write poetry. When asked to write this post, I first considered telling why poetry is important and how it has the power to affect lives. Instead, I’ve decided to prove that.

Spring is officially here, and we're sure your students are just as happy as you are! School is almost over, the weather is warm, and you might have a hard time getting students to focus. Here are 6 fun activities we're sure your students will enjoy!

Everyone knows that pi is an irrational and transcendental number, which means it will continue infinitely without repetition or pattern. The ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter is roughly 3.14159, which is why Pi Day is fittingly celebrated on March 14th, or 3/14.

Celebrate math with your students this week with these fun Pi Day activities!

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month?

Each year, since 1980, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors a nutrition information campaign in honor of National Nutrition Month. Celebrate this campaign by teaching your students how to make healthy choices about food and exercise. .

Most of us grew up with Dr. Seuss' countless stories and rhymes. His characters are beloved by generations. Did you know that March 2nd is Dr. Seuss' birthday? This year, he will be turning 109!

Here are a few fun ways to celebrate this literary icon with your students next week!

Amy Benjamin, author of Big Skills for the Common Core: Literacy Strategies for the 6-12 Classroom, will be presenting a webinar based on the book on February 28th at 1:00 PM ET.

Join Amy for this 2-hour webinar on across-the-curriculum classroom practices that build the academic literacy skills of the Common Core. Amy will provide participants with targeted and sophisticated instruction strategies to help students meet the high expectations of the Common Core State Standards.

Presidents' Day recognizes two great leaders, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as the contributions made by other American presidents.

Here are 6 activities your students will enjoy!

Did you know that 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged anually? Did you know that roughly 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold for Valentine's Day?

Bring that love into your classroom with these fun activities we're sure your students will enjoy!

On February 2 of each year, the town of Punxsutawney, PA celebrates their groundhog, Puxsutawney Phil Sowerby. This day is known as Groundhog Day! During the celebration, Punxsutawney Phil emerges from his hole. According to tradition, If he sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six more weeks of winter. If he emerges and does not see his shadow, he has predicted an early spring!

Here are 4 fun activities to celebrate this fun holiday with your students!

Every year on January 22, people around the country celebrate their love for pie. Why not make this a fun day to teach your students about pi, the ratio of a circle's diameter to its circumference? Pi, or π, is an irrational and transcendental number, meaning that its decimal numbers continue infinitely without repeating.

In November of 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law. This bill sets aside the third Monday in January as a federal holiday (the date falls near his birthday, which was on January 15th). This date is a day to remember what Martin Luther King Jr. stood for—freedom, justice and equality for all.

Did you know that January is considered International Creativity Month? This month remind your students about the importance of being creative. Give your students the ability to creatively express themselves by providing various options for a particular class assignment. For example, instead of assigning the same writing assignment to every student...

We would like to wish you a happy and safe holiday season! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, this time of the year is always a joyous occasion. Most of you will be on winter break next week..