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Play Will Be More Important Than Ever in Preschool This Year
Play can help the youngest students transition to in-person learning and develop skills they need for the future. 
STEMA Fun ‘Survivor’-Themed Classroom Activity That Promotes Science Learning
Collaboration, reflection, and healthy competition make for lasting memories when teachers use a novel approach to sustain student interest.101
Professional LearningBelonging, Safety, and Trust: A Recipe for Better Professional Learning
Professional learning that attends to teachers’ social and emotional needs helps to create a healthier school culture.
Differentiated InstructionEducational Buzzwords Defined: What Is Differentiation?
Go beyond the jargon for a quick look at a few of the many ways to differentiate instruction in the classroom.1.9k
LiteracyHow Read-Alouds Can Benefit Older Students
Hearing their teachers model good literacy skills can help students in upper elementary and middle school become better readers.139
Teaching StrategiesTeam-Building Activities to Help Students Reconnect in the Classroom
As students return to school after a tumultuous year, here are tips to help them re-engage and ease back into the classroom.148
New TeachersNo One Starts Out Awesome: Advice for New Teachers
There is no single strategy for success. But positivity, flexibility, a desire to keep improving, and empathy will help along the way.347
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)Rekindling a Sense of Connection in the New School Year
Activities middle and high school English teachers can use to emphasize community and collaboration as the school year begins.449
Student EngagementIncorporating Choice Boards in World Language Classes
Having a say in their assignments leads students to take ownership of their work, and choice boards are a simple way to give them some control.336
Technology IntegrationHow to Zero In on the Right Technology Tools
Data privacy and students’ previous experience with particular tools can help teachers determine the best fit.225
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When teachers give retakes and shift the way they talk about grades, students concentrate on the skills they’re gaining—not their scores.4.4k
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New elementary teachers, take heart: Classroom management is hard, but not impossible. Keep these ideas in mind as you get started.2.1k
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Go beyond the jargon for a quick look at a few of the many ways to differentiate instruction in the classroom.1.9k
Integrated StudiesMore Than a Buzzword: Making Interdisciplinary Learning a Reality
Teachers in different subjects can collaborate on micro-units to reinforce what they teach and help students see how the subjects connect in the real world.408
Environmental EducationClimate Justice Projects Combine Science and Citizenship
Schools and districts can help students make connections between course content, environmental issues, and public policy.287
Project-Based Learning (PBL)A Project-Based Approach to Teaching Elementary Science
New research reveals that when science, reading, and math come together in rigorous hands-on projects, student collaboration, engagement, and achievement can soar.5.5k
Integrated StudiesUsing the Election as a Teaching Tool
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Flexible Classrooms5 Ways to Explore Science Concepts Through Movement
When classroom resources are limited because of the pandemic, students still have access to helpful learning materials—their bodies.274
CreativityReducing Student Anxiety About Creative Digital Work
When students feel comfortable sharing creative work on open-ended projects, they’re better able to show what they know.203
Technology IntegrationThe Benefits of Using Screencasts to Give Students Feedback
Digital video recordings of your computer screen don’t take a long time to make and can be powerful tools to help students study.798
Student EngagementGetting Students on the Road to Self-Advocacy
With some simple supports, students in grades 3 to 8 can take the wheel and assume some responsibility for their learning journey.440
Technology IntegrationDigital Science Notebooks Showcase Student Learning
Interactive notebooks that hold bell work, lab data, and class notes serve as a portfolio of learning—for the benefit of both students and their teacher.365- Technology Integration
The Benefits of Using Screencasts to Give Students Feedback
Digital video recordings of your computer screen don’t take a long time to make and can be powerful tools to help students study.798 
Critical ThinkingThe Mistake-Friendly Classroom
Learning from mistakes is crucial for growth. Here are a few ways teachers can prepare to take advantage of them.1.7k