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- Student Engagement
5 Movement-Based Social Studies Activities
Introducing movement into lessons can help students maintain focus and attention and boost engagement in learning.Your content has been saved!
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Activating Prior Knowledge With Hexagonal Thinking
By creating a visual web of knowledge, students can demonstrate what connections they have already made about a topic, and where they might need additional clarification and support.Your content has been saved!
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How STEM Projects Support Belonging in Middle School
When students engage in hands-on, collaborative problem-solving, they see themselves as essential to their classroom community.Your content has been saved!
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Making Project-Based Learning More Impactful by Emphasizing Depth Over Speed
Teachers can help students get the most out of PBL by focusing on the development of effective learning habits.107Your content has been saved!
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Creating Moments of Calm in the Weeks Before Winter Break
When engagement wanes before a long vacation, teachers can introduce mindful breaks to help students reset and refocus.106Your content has been saved!
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Boosting Preschool Students’ Language Skills Through Art and Nature
Teachers can gently embed language development into everyday sensory moments in the classroom. - Administration & Leadership
3 Ways for Leaders to Practice Gratitude Each Day—and Why That Matters
Focusing on what they can be thankful for allows principals to see that great things are still happening in their school, even on the toughest days.205Your content has been saved!
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Reinforcing SEL in Physical Education Classes
PE teachers can foster students’ social and emotional learning by using consistent routines and modeling a focus on mindful breathing.124Your content has been saved!
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How to Structure Successful Science Investigations
High school students get the most out of lessons when they receive direct support along with consistent opportunities to explore concepts on their own.174Your content has been saved!
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Staff Performance Improvement Discussions
Having a script and sticking to it can help a principal explain the changes they need to see in a staff member’s work.161Your content has been saved!
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