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 […]
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Everything You Need for Fall
So you can focus on everything they need While we typically think of Fall as the time to gather supplies and add items to classrooms and restock often-used items, the truth is that teachers and staff discover new needs all through the year. Whether you are prepping for a new year or filling a […]
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 […]
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 students are struggling with 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. One study estimates that anxiety and depression rates among children worldwide have increased greatly, with at least […]
The Teacher’s Role in Early Childhood STEAM
When we look at STEAM in Early Childhood, we feel it is important to focus on the teacher’s role and how they can best support students in this area. Previously, we touched on how the teacher can appropriately set up the environment. This includes allowing enough time for STEAM activities, providing the right space […]
Clean Your Messy Room
5 Reasons Why a Tidy Space is Critical for Classroom Engagement When I taught Kindergarten, the children went to the gym a few days a week for physical education with Coach. She was always there waiting for the students, ready with a fun and exciting activity. One of their favorite activities was called Clean […]
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