Plus, How to Improve Classroom Behavior Without Public Shaming
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May 8, 2024

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Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels 

A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.

How to Improve Classroom Behavior Without Public Shaming 

Instead of clip charts and data walls, try these classroom management techniques to discourage misbehavior and build a stronger classroom community.

Using Learning Progressions to Build Student Confidence 

Scaffolding assignments provides clear checkpoints for students, allowing them to feel successful at acquiring new skills.

Question: What’s Your Solution to Students Losing Focus? 

Summer is around the corner. Learn from other educators and share what works for you.

Here’s What the Science of Reading Looks Like in My High School Classroom 

Teachers can design lessons around these five components to deepen student understanding of and engagement with reading material.

OctoStudio Teaches Children to Code by Tinkering 

Giving children projects with low floors, high ceilings, and wide walls allows them to creatively explore the world around them.

Using Classroom Technology Less so Students Interact More 

Building new pedagogical habits can help teachers move away from screens and toward other ways of teaching and learning.

60-Second Strategy: Heat Warm-Ups video icon

Differentiated levels of ‘heat’ for these math worksheets mean every student starts class feeling both challenged and accomplished.

Slowing Down the Reading Process to Build Students’ Comprehension Skills 

Slow reading gives students time to deeply engage with texts and gather their thoughts about the content.

Using Setbacks as a Path to Success in Teaching 

Things often don’t go as planned in the classroom—here’s a systematic way to turn these moments into opportunities for growth.

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