Brain-Based Learning
Explore the mysteries of the human brain! Find out how discoveries in neuroscience provide insights into how students learn -- and how to engage them in the classroom.
Applying Insights From Neuroscience in the Classroom
Strategies based on neuroscience that can guide teachers in making decisions when planning lessons723
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.91.9k
How Multisensory Activities Enhance Reading Skills
Reading lessons can involve more than just our eyes and ears. Here’s how you can promote reading skills using all five senses.2.5k
9 Brain Breaks for Elementary Students
To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.
The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.19.5kThe Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning
The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.63.9k
How to Use Interleaving to Foster Deeper Learning
Used strategically, interleaving challenges students to learn in smart, adaptive ways instead of relying on too much rote learning and muscle memory.625
Using Cognitive Science to Boost Learning
Especially now, after a difficult year, strategies rooted in the science of learning can help middle and high school students more effectively retain what they’re learning.635
A Tool to Help Students Make Good Decisions
Some students need help when it comes to weighing pros and cons, and this simple decision-making matrix will help them sort things out.603
4 Ways to Boost Elementary Students’ Working Memory
Kids with strong working memory tend to perform well in school, and teachers can help them strengthen this executive functioning skill.513
5 Research-Backed Studying Techniques
Teachers can guide students to avoid ineffective studying habits in favor of ones that will increase their learning outcomes.36.6k
A De-escalation Exercise for Upset Students
A simple technique that takes just a few minutes can help an agitated student regain the state of mind needed for learning.20k
How to Foster Metacognitive Skills for Independent Learning
Giving students tools to explore how they think and learn can be a powerful way to deepen understanding and build self-sufficiency—in the classroom and beyond.1.8k
The Mistake Imperative—Why We Must Get Over Our Fear of Student Error
The fear of making mistakes is often paralyzing, but cognitive science suggests that errors are part of the fundamental machinery of learning.9k
Decoding the Teenage Brain (in 3 Charts)
New technologies are shedding light on what really makes adolescents tick—and providing clues on how we might reach them better.28.1k