K-2 Primary
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in elementary school grades K-2.
How to Set Up Outdoor Class Time With Elementary Students
Spending time outside one day each week helps students find a sense of calm and become careful observers of the natural world.29260-Second Strategy: Ask 3 Before Me
When students help each other in the classroom, they gain confidence and independence—and you get to keep on teaching.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.1MThe Benefits of Bringing a Book Vending Machine to Your School
A library media specialist shares logistical tips for using a book vending machine to build a strong reading community at your school.2.3k
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.108.5k9 Brain Breaks for Elementary Students
To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.Making Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.128.8k
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.’38.3kEarly Literacy Strategies That Work
A first-grade teacher describes how she changed her approach to teaching reading using research-based insights.1.4kA Hop, Skip, and a Jump
The possibilities for creating a sensory path to give students a movement break are endless. Here’s what schools across the country are doing.Common Misconceptions About Dyslexia
Dismantling tenacious myths about dyslexia—and drawing on evidence-based practices when teaching—can make a powerful difference for students with the condition.1.2kA Daily Support System for Students
Students who need extra social and emotional support have a quick check-in with an adult at the start and end of each day.89.2k
Why Learning at Home Should Be More Self-Directed—and Less Structured
On March 18, 2020, Simone Kern tweeted that simply “recreating schools at home” passes up a golden opportunity to engage kids in authentic, self-directed learning.31.2k3 Strategies to Support Reluctant Writers
How to help students in grades 2 through 5 learn to love writing—because when they love to write, they’re motivated to keep growing.392
Defending a Teacher’s Right to Disconnect
Remember personal time? For many educators, technology has driven it toward extinction—and it’s time to get serious about reclaiming it.20.2k
