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5 Ways to Build Respect in Early Childhood Classrooms
Instead of just telling students to ‘be respectful,’ these activities help them explore what that looks like in their classroom communities.356Your content has been saved!
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6 Ways to Center a Paper Notebook
As concerns about technology grow, a familiar tool promises to restore a sense of balance in the classroom. - School Libraries
How Themed ‘LitBoxes’ Can Make Reading Assignments More Engrossing
A library media specialist on designing affordable, interactive tools for middle and high school students.268Your content has been saved!
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Making the Most of Learning Objectives
Asking students to unpack learning objectives with a quick routine helps them connect prior knowledge and feel more prepared for the day’s lesson.Your content has been saved!
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Supporting Students Facing Instability or Trauma
The reasons that students become disengaged from school are complex, but you can support them with these straightforward strategies.282Your content has been saved!
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How to Build Systems That Sustain Student Achievement
Strong instruction can’t thrive without a strong organization, and school leaders can guide student growth by investing in their staff.551Your content has been saved!
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A STEM-Focused Mentoring Program for High School Students
Learning from professionals in specialized fields allows students to acquire transferable skills that can support them in their future careers.222Your content has been saved!
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13 Books Featuring Characters With Disabilities and Physical Differences
A school librarian’s recommendations for middle-grade books that represent kids who sometimes feel like they stand out from their peers.356Your content has been saved!
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A Star Wars Day Activity That Lasts All Week
This May the Fourth activity has students create their own ‘Star Wars’ character based on their research about real-world cultures.321Your content has been saved!
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7 Fun and Active Test-Prep Activities
Play is a brain-friendly strategy—even for teens. These games get students up, moving, and learning as they review for exams.750Your content has been saved!
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Classroom Routines That Support Mathematical Thinking
Elementary teachers can create opportunities throughout the day for students to strengthen their math knowledge.64.1kYour content has been saved!
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Research-Backed Strategies to Keep Students on Task
Teachers can help students build their capacity to stay on task by ensuring that they have a clear path to start working, reasons to continue, and support when they lose focus. - Student Engagement
Why Students Give Up on a Task—and What Teachers Can Do About It
Students often start working on a task, but disengage if it gets difficult. You can use these three tips to encourage them to persist. - The Research Is In
Designing the Ideal Classroom Space
A thoughtfully designed classroom—and lesson—should always take into account the known limits of the student brain, says developmental psychologist Karrie Godwin. - Brain-Based Learning
9 Brain Breaks to Foster Connection in Middle School
Just a few minutes of collaboration, movement, and community-building can create a more positive and productive middle school learning environment.15kYour content has been saved!
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- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Building Empathy Through Haiku
Elementary students can develop their listening and literacy skills as they learn to write concise, expressive poems.1.2kYour content has been saved!
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10 Books With Neurodivergent Characters
These books can be powerful tools for reducing stigma, opening up dialogue, and promoting empathy and understanding.2kYour content has been saved!
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Taking Preschool Students Outside to Support Executive Function
Getting outside regularly helps young children learn how to problem-solve and develop other important skills that support their success in school.1.9kYour content has been saved!
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Understanding Preschool Students’ Conflicts as a Spiderweb
When students act out, teachers can use this framework to understand the threads underneath the behavior.1.9kYour content has been saved!
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Cultivating Effortful Thinking With the Warm Demander Approach
Combining strong relationships with clear expectations means teachers can create classrooms where every student feels supported—and accountable for sharing their thinking.7.2kYour content has been saved!
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- Teaching Strategies
60-Second Strategy: Whisper It in Your Hand
A simple routine gives everyone more think time before sharing their responses—and helps manage students’ enthusiasm for shouting out answers.Your content has been saved!
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Bouncing Back After a Class Is Interrupted
You just found out every student in the band will miss two days of school. Or there’s a fire drill and now one section is behind. What to do? - Classroom Management
Using Fun Songs to Transition Between Activities in Preschool
Music is an effective tool for helping young students move between activities in a joyful and structured way.2.2kYour content has been saved!
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Research-Backed Strategies to Keep Students on Task
Teachers can help students build their capacity to stay on task by ensuring that they have a clear path to start working, reasons to continue, and support when they lose focus. - Brain-Based Learning
Building Routines to Manage Cognitive Load
Creating procedures around daily classroom activities reduces the mental burden for students, leaving more brain space for them to think deeply about content.12.7kYour content has been saved!
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- The Research Is In
Designing the Ideal Classroom Space
A thoughtfully designed classroom—and lesson—should always take into account the known limits of the student brain, says developmental psychologist Karrie Godwin. - Learning Environments
An Unconventional Seating Plan Designed to Benefit Focus and Learning
After years of search and experimentation, this teacher finally hit on a room layout that allowed for efficient shifting between whole class, small group, and independent work. - Classroom Management
All the Reasons for Seating Students in Groups of 3
This desk arrangement facilitates peer discussions and supports effective collaborative and independent work. And students prefer it. - Learning Environments
Supporting Students to Study Abroad in High School
Studying abroad can be a transformative experience, and there are many resources and scholarships available for students who want to pursue it.3.4kYour content has been saved!
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3 Ways to Reimagine Your Learning Wall
Teachers can borrow a few ideas from museum displays to enhance their wall space dedicated to objectives and other learning processes.
