Plus, Finishing Strong in Elementary School
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May 22, 2024

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Making Math Review a High-Energy Game video icon

In the 100 Squares Challenge, math review takes the form of friendly—but fierce!—competition, inspiring students to complete problems under pressure.

Finishing Strong in Elementary School 

Teachers can make the end of the school year memorable for students by focusing on activities that reinforce the connections between them.

Playful Book Explorations in Preschool 

Inviting young children to engage in playful retelling of stories develops powerful early literacy skills.

Retelling Myths to Foster Creativity and Cultural Identity 

Myths can teach students about different cultures, and retelling the stories in their own words lets them share their cultural heritage.

Question: What’s Your Favorite End-of-Year Classroom Tradition? 

Share your favorite activities and learn from other educators what works for them.

Making Literary Analysis Engaging With Student-Created Companion Books 

Literary analysis is rarely students’ favorite task, but having them write for their peers can make it more engaging.

4 Ways to Support Long-Term English Learners 

As students continue building up their academic English skills, teachers can offer a variety of structures to meet their specific needs.

3 Instructional Shifts to Facilitate Student-Led Learning 

Opportunities to take initiative in the classroom encourage students to build up their critical-thinking and collaboration skills.

Better Ways to Ask—and Answer—Questions in Math Class 

Elementary students benefit from questions that create conversations about math concepts and give all children a chance to answer.

Nurturing Mistake Tolerance in the Classroom 

Teachers can help students get over the fear of making a mistake by showing them that errors are just a part of the learning process.

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