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K-2 Primary

Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in elementary school grades K-2.

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  • 3 Ways to Get Students to Write About Math

    Teachers can use simple, effective methods to guide young students to demonstrate their understanding of math concepts.
    Anthony Persico
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  • Kindergarten Buddy Benches

    A kindergarten buddy bench is a sweet way to encourage friendships and SEL skills among our youngest students.
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  • Teaching Young Learners Self-Calming Skills

    To help early elementary students manage big emotions, try breathing exercises and sharing how you deal with overpowering feelings.
  • Tips to Help Students With Their Handwriting

    These simple tricks to improve motor skills can empower young learners to feel more in control of their handwriting.
  • A Framework for Building Older Students’ Literacy Skills

    Encouraging middle school students to read books of all genres and reading levels can reignite their interest in reading.
  • The Sensory Room: Helping Students With Autism Focus and Learn

    Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.
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  • Self-Regulation Strategies for Transitions

    To help young students learn to manage transitions between activities, consider these simple whole class exercises.
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  • An illustration concept of a child internalizing knowledge

    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.
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  • Celebrating Linguistic Diversity in Your Classroom

    A fun and meaningful activity can help young learners embrace their own identities and develop an appreciation for their classmates’ identities.
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  • What to Do About Increasing Dysregulation in the Early Grades

    Conflict at school is a normal part of learning how to interact with others—and early-grade teachers have always had to manage misbehavior in class. But not at the levels they’re seeing now.
    2.4k
  • Making Students Feel Safe

    A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success. 
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  • Dedicating Space for Curiosity and Exploration

    By turning a plain old hallway into a destination that every class visits regularly to tinker and play, a school made limited resources go further and saw student enthusiasm soar.
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  • A 5-Step Classroom Management Makeover

    If you’re experiencing behavioral issues with your students, here’s a strategy to try to get back on track for a successful year.
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  • Profile of little girl writing at home.

    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.
    106.4k
  • Illustration concept showing reading comprehension

    Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?

    Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’
    54.7k

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