Plus, Developing a Sense of Belonging Right From the Start
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August 28, 2024

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Teaching With Digital Games in Elementary School 

Apps like Kahoot, Blooket, and Quizizz offer valuable feedback about what students are learning while teaching them useful skills.

Developing a Sense of Belonging Right From the Start 

When elementary students contribute their ideas for setting up the learning space it helps build community and cultivates emotional and social development.

Teaching Students a More Precise Definition of Evolution 

The most common way to define evolution can be misleading for students—an experienced educator offers an alternative.

A Strong Start to the Elementary School Day 

Beginning the day with intriguing facts can draw students in and make it easier to teach them core skills like writing later on.

Using an Inquiry Process to Solve Persistent Classroom Problems 

Teachers can resolve challenges that come up over and over by using data to keep testing strategies until they find what works.

The Appeal and Rewards of Novels in a Series 

These 15 engaging fiction series—middle school students love series—help them build literacy skills because they want to keep reading.

A Warm Demander Approach to School Leadership 

Creating a welcoming experience for students, setting high expectations, and celebrating success can transform school culture.

Understanding How AI Works Makes It More Effective in Lesson Planning 

A teacher’s discernment is the most critical component of using generative AI tools to assist with developing lessons.

What to Know About ADHD in Girls 

By knowing what to look for, teachers can work with parents and create supports to help girls with ADHD succeed in school.

High-Quality Student Talk in the Early Grades 

Creating structured opportunities for students to engage in conversation promotes literacy skills in preschool and early elementary classrooms.

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