Plus, Turning Students Into Bold Historical Thinkers
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May 24, 2023

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Using an SEL Tool Called the Mood Meter in Elementary Math 

With these examples for grades 1 to 5, students can develop social and emotional skills while they learn to analyze data through graphing.

Turning Students Into Bold Historical Thinkers 

By collapsing the distance between historical eras and the present day, we motivate students to ask hard questions and dig deeper into the past.

Preparing Students to Take Their Presentations to the Next Level 

With the right preparation, students can be ready for any audience question—even if they don’t know all the answers.

Guiding Students to Develop Multimodal Literacy 

Teachers can offer a variety of literacy-focused projects that allow students to display their critical thinking skills in creative ways.

Designing Interdisciplinary Units in Elementary School 

This eight-step framework can help teachers create units that integrate science and social studies with math and English language arts.

Why Teaching Media Literacy Is Essential 

Media literacy lessons can help high school students develop critical thinking skills as they question what they see online.

Making a Music Video to Build Staff Camaraderie 

Tips for how your school staff can work together to create a fun music video, which can build community and a sense of school identity.

Activities to Spark Students’ Curiosity in the Classroom 

Inquisitive hooks, or activities designed to spark students’ curiosity, make the start of a new lesson fun, boosting their motivation to learn.

How to Cultivate Productive Failure When Using Edtech and AI Tools 

Common edtech tools guide students toward right answers instead of letting them grapple with wrong ones, but teachers can plan intentionally for this valuable learning experience.

How One Principal Builds Strong Relationships 

An award-winning principal shares how she navigates social and emotional learning and community building at school.

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