As children return to educational pursuits from the holidays, it’s a perfect time to reinforce routines that make learning fun and easy. The Ask a Tech Teacher crew has ideas on how to make this manageable and enjoyable for students and those who teach them:

How to Create a Balanced Learning Schedule for Kids

Creating a balanced learning schedule for kids is one of the most meaningful ways to support their growth, confidence, and curiosity. A well-planned routine helps children feel secure while allowing them enough flexibility to explore interests, rest their minds, and enjoy family time. Balance does not mean filling every hour with lessons. It means shaping a day that respects a child’s energy, attention span, and need for variety. When learning feels organized yet flexible, children are more likely to stay engaged and develop positive learning habits that last.

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A thoughtful schedule also reduces stress for parents and caregivers. Instead of reacting to each day as it comes, you can guide learning with purpose. The goal is not perfection but consistency, clarity, and room for adjustment as your child grows and changes. (more…)

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Also on January 1st: It’s Public Domain Day! This is an observance of when copyrights expire and works enter into the public domain–free for all to use. According to Public Domain Review, here are some of the newly available artistic works you might like a/o January 1, 2026:

The picture above is interactive on the website. If you click it, you enter Public Domain Review’s website and can then explore each of these new sources of inspiration, free to use.

A few recently released that caught my attention: (more…)