For the first episode of It’s Time For Science, we traveled to the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Host Tom Racine sat down with three educators from South Carolina: Yolanda Bennett, Ed Emmer, and Felipe AndreSilva. We couldn’t have asked for a more engaging and diverse group, and our conversation […]
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5 Keys to Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs
Strong family engagement is critical in supporting the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development of children. Research shows that when families engage with early education programs, their children exhibit better behavior, higher academic achievement, and enhanced social skills. Engaging parents and other caregivers in their children’s education is essential for supporting their long-term growth and […]
Three Ways to Effectively Extend Early Learning
Early learning opportunities give children a critical foundation for success. High-quality early learning programs help children learn the basic academic skills and the social and emotional competencies they’ll need for more advanced learning. Research shows these programs can benefit all children—but especially English learners and those who come from low-income households.1 Early learning has […]
Everything You Need for Fall
So you can focus on everything they need Fall seems so far away, doesn’t it? Yet here we are talking about the end of summer and the start of the next school year. But just like you wisely advise your students to plan ahead, the Schoolyard is here to nudge you towards getting ready […]
Why Books Matter: 3 Steps to Building a Successful Classroom Library
Reading has been shown to increase academic knowledge and improve student performance across all content areas, specifically in comprehension and vocabulary skills. Outside of academic performance and growth, students who have access to books develop a more positive outlook on reading and learning. Other positive effects include improved concentration, memory, and sleep. For these reasons […]
4 Ways Kids Can Help with Thanksgiving Dinner
Whether you’re a parent wanting to get your kids involved in the celebration or a teacher looking for a unique way to send your students off to Thanksgiving break, there are plenty of ways to make Thanksgiving dinner easier for you and educational for them! Here are 4 ways kids can build valuable life […]
Educational Games for National Game & Puzzle Week
This Thanksgiving week, families will find themselves preparing food, cleaning the house, traveling to relatives, or finding room for relatives to visit. In the middle of all that, it can be difficult to find time to bond with the kids much less encourage them to exercise their brains. But fear not, because the week […]
Fun Facts and the Future of Daylight Saving Time
Did you read that article title correctly? Here’s a freebie fact right from the start! It’s Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight Savings Time That’s right. Many of you have probably been saying it incorrectly this whole time. And that’s okay because there are still people out there saying expresso and nucular… we can all […]
5 Helpful Hints for Dealing with Communication Challenges for Students with Special Needs
Many students with special needs have challenges with communication. Broken down basically, there can be issues with any of the following: With all the changes in learning formats these past few years, such as an increase in online courses and modifications to onsite learning environments, many students are at risk of decreased performance because […]
Swing! For Focus, Attention, Coordination and Well-Being!
Benefits of Swinging Do you have a fond memory associated with swinging? Maybe pumping a swing at a local park or resting quietly on a hammock under a shaded tree? The vestibular or movement input from swinging has many benefits for both the mind and body. Let’s look at some of the benefits of […]
4 Fun 4th of July Facts
As you watch the skies light up this holiday, don’t forget that this day of celebration has a long history that’s still being written. And remind young learners that history always comes with fun facts and knowledge to pass along.
How Learning Space Design Can Support Student Well-Being
There is no denying that the pandemic has taken a huge toll on students’ mental, social, and emotional well-being. This has affected their ability to focus and learn in school—and it can have long-term implications for their health and safety as well. Many students were already struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and […]
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