Plus, Why My Classroom Furniture Never Stays Still for Long
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July 2, 2025

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Helping Young Multilingual Learners Develop Their Metacognitive Skills 

An educator explains how students can more easily access common supports like visuals, sentence frames, and pair-share.

Why My Classroom Furniture Never Stays Still for Long 

Rearranging the desks and tables depending on the learning activity signals to students that they also need a shift in thinking.

5 Picture Books That Encourage Creativity in Kindergarten 

Paired with fun activities, these picture books help build skills like fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality.

The Benefits of Collaborating With Your School Librarian 

Working with a peer to develop projects for your students can enrich your instruction and support student engagement.

Guiding Students to Lead Opening and Closing Activities 

When high school students lead parts of a lesson, they build a strong sense of ownership of their classroom.

5 Ways Classroom Teaching Prepares You for Leadership 

The everyday experiences of teachers are invaluable in developing the skills necessary for assuming an administrative position.

How to Avoid 5 Common AI Pitfalls 

Even with the best of intentions, problems might arise with artificial intelligence tools. Here’s how to keep things balanced.

Fueling Real Learning During Unstructured Time 

Preschool teachers can use these simple ideas to help ensure that play time supports children’s development.

How to Start Building Math Confidence in Preschool 

Teachers can get kids comfortable with math concepts by using numeracy-focused vocabulary in everyday classroom activities.

Using a Learning Map to Build Exemplary PBL Units video icon

By developing—and revisiting—an instructional roadmap that connects standards, activities, and skill development, these teachers put students on a path toward mastery.

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