Each generation has its iconic touchstones, creations that capture something in the zeitgeist, that speak to their audience in a way that both reflects and shapes the culture. Every once in a while, one of those will resonate with the next generation and even the next, although often what speaks to the younger audience will … Read more
Stress is meant to be temporary. The body reacts to a challenge with a surge of energy and focus, then settles back into balance once the challenge has passed. However, for one in two American adults who report living with chronic stress, it can seem like an endless cycle, where stress symptoms make everyday pressures … Read more
In less than three decades, a handful of companies have grown from dorm-room startups and garage projects into institutions that rival governments in wealth and influence. Tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have embedded themselves in the infrastructure of modern life to a point where it’s difficult to imagine a world without … Read more
On October 20, 2025, the first glow of Diwali—also called Deepavali, from the Sanskrit for “row of lamps”—will flicker to life in homes from Mumbai to Melbourne, and Madurai to Minneapolis. The festival usually falls on the new moon in Kartika, the Hindu lunar month corresponding to October or November in the Gregorian calendar. The … Read more
Why can’t we have everything we want? It’s a simple question, and probably one you’ve heard from your own students. Why can’t they buy both snacks? Why can’t recess last all afternoon? Behind those everyday frustrations lies scarcity, or the fact that there are always more wants and needs than there are resources to meet … Read more
Halloween taps into something ancient, permitting us to play with the things we’re usually told to avoid: darkness, fear, disguise—even death. The strangeness of the season seems to compel us to embrace the things that go bump in the night, just as those nights grow longer and colder. Of course, teaching those themes comes with … Read more
Mental health concerns don’t always begin with a crisis. Often, the first signs are easy to explain away—irritability because there’s too much going on at work, or feeling blue because it’s been a bad week. At that point, people aren’t looking for a diagnosis. They’re trying to manage on their own—searching for stress management tips, … Read more
A sudden clap of thunder, rain hammering the windows, a gust of wind that makes the whole building creak. This kind of spectacle, equal parts thrilling and unsettling, captures students’ attention instantly. Teachers can leverage that fascination as an opening to explain what’s happening and why, using age-appropriate content that celebrates curiosity without increasing concern. … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Most students already have a favorite song. They might not know what genre it falls into—or even who the artist is, especially in lower elementary—but they know how it makes them feel. Elementary educators can help young learners build on that connection during International Music Day on October 1, prompting … Read more
Each year on November 1, churches around the world observe All Saints’ Day—a feast honoring a vast and varied group of people whom the Catholic Church recognizes for leading lives of extraordinary faith and virtue. The observance grew out of early Christian practices of honoring martyrs who died for their religious beliefs, later expanding to … Read more