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Warm-Up Activities for Focus
Warm-up activities get students into a new lesson. They help first thing after the bell when students enter the classroom. Too often, students think about
Open-Book Tests Show Understanding
Open-book tests give teachers a realistic picture of real-world problem-solving and remove the focus from memorization of facts. This type of test is an assessment
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Science Knowledge is Essential
Science knowledge and its teaching are important to a school’s curriculum. According to The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, “Science is a significant
Friends and Academics
Friends, throughout school years, often contribute to academic learning. Typically, students’ understanding and memory of the material improve due to these friendships. Students need peers
Respectful Disagreements are Lacking
Respectful disagreements are diminishing among today’s students. Schools should prioritize teaching students how to disagree respectfully. This doesn’t mean always being nice to each other;
Charts for Behavior Deserve a Frown
Charts for behavior with clip art using smiles frowns, or colors may have a detrimental effect on certain children. Children who do not succeed with
A New School Year New Problems
A new school year has arrived. Teachers and parents must ensure that students understand the importance of attending class every day. While many days are
Student Learning Recovered or Not
Student learning has not made up ground since the pandemic. Research shows as a whole, students still show a loss of learning in math and
Mentally Fit Teachers Are Required
Mentally fit teachers are needed in today’s classroom. Schools face numerous challenges impacting teachers, students, and families. Many teachers are leaving the profession earlier than
Words Possess Immense Power
Words possess immense power in educating and nurturing students. Teachers interact with students, colleagues, and parents throughout the day. Consider the impact of words and
New Year and New Students
A new year and new students require preparation for both students and teachers. Transitioning from a relaxing summer to a structured classroom routine can be
Read Daily to Keep Skills
Read every day helps to beat the summer slide. Children who don’t read lose up to three months of vocabulary and comprehension skills. Thus, causing