Brain-Based Learning
Explore the mysteries of the human brain! Find out how discoveries in neuroscience provide insights into how students learn—and how to engage them in the classroom.
The Essential Retrieval Practice Handbook
Retrieval practice is one of the most effective ways to strengthen learning. Here’s a collection of our best resources to use in your classroom today.26.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Theater Games to Build Students’ Working Memory
By holding onto the information necessary to play certain games, students develop skills that lead to academic success.Your content has been saved!
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Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.2.5MYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Making Retrieval Practice a Classroom Routine
By regularly working in activities that get students to recall content they’ve learned in the past and apply it, teachers can ensure deeper understanding.8 Strategies to Help Students Get Started on Their Work
If your upper elementary students understand the task but still struggle to begin, these ideas can help them take that first step with confidence.6.1kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Leveraging Prior Knowledge to Build Understanding
By guiding students through developing their own understanding of core concepts, teachers ensure that the whole class is starting on a strong foundation.21.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.7 Research-Backed Ways to Boost Working Memory in Math
Short-term memory is finite and fills up quickly. Here are 7 ways we can free up space for clearer-headed mathematical thinking.Jump-Starting Academic Learning With Movement and Dance
The benefits of movement in the classroom aren’t limited to younger students. Pairing new words and concepts with gestures or dance moves locks in understanding—and active brain breaks prime students to learn even more.698.6kYour content has been saved!
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The Educator’s Guide to Excellent Classroom Management
From quick conflict resolution tips to common classroom management mistakes, this collection of articles and videos brings together research-backed, teacher-tested strategies for keeping your class on track.28.2kYour content has been saved!
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Teach Kids When They’re Ready
A new book for parents on developing their kids’ sense of autonomy has some useful insights for teachers as well.2.1MYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.15 Tips to Align Your Teaching With Brain Science
A comprehensive guide to applying the latest insight from neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science to improve your instruction.Activating Prior Knowledge With Hexagonal Thinking
By creating a visual web of knowledge, students can demonstrate what connections they have already made about a topic, and where they might need additional clarification and support.56kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.3 Ways to Help Students Overcome the Forgetting Curve
Our brains are wired to forget things unless we take active steps to remember. Here’s how you can help students hold on to what they learn.
Brain Breaks for Your Classroom
Everyone Needs a Brain Break!348kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Bolstering Effortful Thinking With Think, Ink, Pair, Share
Adding a writing step to this common classroom practice helps teachers ensure that every student is getting the opportunity to think deeply about a question.38.2kYour content has been saved!
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