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Finishing Strong in Elementary School
Teachers can make the end of the school year memorable for students by focusing on activities that reinforce the connections between them. - Culturally Responsive Teaching
Retelling Myths to Foster Creativity and Cultural Identity
Myths can teach students about different cultures, and retelling the stories in their own words lets them share their cultural heritage. - Literacy
Playful Book Explorations in Preschool
Inviting young children to engage in playful retelling of stories develops powerful early literacy skills. - Game-Based Learning
Making Math Review a High-Energy Game
In the 100 Squares Challenge, math review takes the form of friendly—but fierce!—competition, inspiring students to complete problems under pressure.1.7k - Student Engagement
Question: What’s Your Favorite End-of-Year Classroom Tradition?
Share your favorite activities and learn from other educators what works for them. - Curriculum Planning
Making Literary Analysis Engaging With Student-Created Companion Books
Literary analysis is rarely students’ favorite task, but having them write for their peers can make it more engaging.104 - English Language Learners
4 Ways to Support Long-Term English Learners
As students continue building up their academic English skills, teachers can offer a variety of structures to meet their specific needs.118 - Student Engagement
Better Ways to Ask—and Answer—Questions in Math Class
Elementary students benefit from questions that create conversations about math concepts and give all children a chance to answer.152 - Collaborative Learning
3 Instructional Shifts to Facilitate Student-Led Learning
Opportunities to take initiative in the classroom encourage students to build up their critical-thinking and collaboration skills.151 - Curriculum Planning
5 Ways to Increase Elementary Students’ Knowledge of Other Countries
Awareness and appreciation of different cultural perspectives ensures that students have an open mind when considering global issues.125
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Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.4.4k - Research
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As educators grapple with the silent protest of student work refusal, research illuminates the underlying causes—and possible solutions.4.3k - Classroom Management
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Instead of clip charts and data walls, try these classroom management techniques to discourage misbehavior and build a stronger classroom community.2.1k - Game-Based Learning
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Empowering Students to Be Real-World Problem Solvers
When middle school students are given the opportunity to deeply explore what it means to be a changemaker, they see a path toward making a difference in their own community—and beyond.376 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Connecting Across Disciplines in PBL
Here are three ways to set up project-based learning that involves more than one subject area, which is highly engaging for students.174 - Integrated Studies
Putting an Environmental Spin on Literary Analysis
Secondary students can consider the ecological context in which a text was written to gain new insights into their reading assignments.241 - Curriculum Planning
Integrating Social Studies in Elementary School Lessons
With school days so packed, these strategies help teachers integrate social studies concepts and skills across the curriculum.232 - Interest-Based Learning
Exploring Writing, Social Studies, and Math in a Map Challenge
Encouraging students to bring their creativity and imagination to challenging content makes it more accessible—and helps them learn it more deeply.262
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Skill-Developing Games for ELLs
These simple activities for high school English language learners can keep them engaged and having fun as they learn.243 - English Language Learners
Ensuring That ELLs Feel Comfortable Learning a New Language
These strategies for supporting English language learners, especially older students, can help reduce any embarrassment they may feel.224 - English Language Learners
Adapting Math Word Problems for ELLs
To make word problems less confusing, especially for English language learners, change the language, not the math. Here are some ideas.532 - English Language Learners
Using Google Tools to Support Newcomer ELLs
Teachers can guide English language learners in using a variety of Google tools to make lessons more equitable and accessible.910 - Administration & Leadership
What It’s Like Leading a Dual-Language School
See how one school leader creates responsive and constructive spaces for English language learners at a dual-language elementary school.333
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Leading by Example as a School Administrator
Leaders often provide feedback without receiving it in turn, but they can offer a power example to staff through efforts to collect and use feedback.122 - Administration & Leadership
The Power of Finding a Thought Partner
Teaching can be isolating, and finding a like-minded colleague to talk things over with has a lot of benefits.113 - Administration & Leadership
The Power of Summer Wellness Checks
A trauma-informed approach to communication when school is out of session is important for students who may be experiencing difficulties.172 - Administration & Leadership
Turning Around a Tough Hiring Process
If your school is having trouble hiring and keeping teachers, these strategies can help attract the right candidates—and make sure they want to stay.197 - Teacher Wellness
8 Ways to Create a Supportive Work Environment for Teachers
Improving teachers’ work-related mental health requires a commitment to transforming their workplace culture.276