Elementary
Adapting Wordle to Improve Elementary Students’ Phonics Skills
In the early grades, start with three-letter words connected to the week’s lesson and a limited set of letters. Students will grow to be able to handle four- and five-letter words using the whole alphabet.Teaching Elementary Students to Use Audio and Graphic Design Tools
Teachers can amplify students’ creativity by showing them how to demonstrate their learning with multimedia applications.Your content has been saved!
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Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.24.4MYour content has been saved!
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A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.4.4MYour content has been saved!
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Teachers are seeing more big emotions and disruptive behavior in early elementary classrooms. These practical strategies can help youngsters reflect, reset, and repair.
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!
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With a few key modifications, teachers can make a complex academic discussion into an excellent learning opportunity for younger students.A 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.2.4MYour 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!
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Guiding elementary students to dive into learning about how a single word can boost their curiosity and vocabulary skills.Streaming Toward Reading Fluency
When students record themselves reading aloud using an app—and then listen back to reflect on their own pacing and expression—their fluency improves over time.3 Games to Amp Up Reading Instruction
Gamifying literacy and phonics lessons teaches students valuable social-emotional skills, gives them regular movement breaks, and increases their engagement.Coaching Elementary Students to Ask Thoughtful Questions
These five activities can help students learn how to ask the kinds of questions that will unlock deeper learning.Classroom Routines That Support Mathematical Thinking
Elementary teachers can create opportunities throughout the day for students to strengthen their math knowledge.95.8kYour content has been saved!
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Elementary teachers can boost students’ sense of belonging with an intentional focus on fostering connections between them.
