Blogs

Emphasizing the Importance of Play During Distance

Play provides opportunities for self-discovery and social connections; and it allows kids to try out
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Building Student Agency With Genius Hour

Like many teachers this year, I’ve experimented with different approaches to boost engagement in my
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An Adaptable Framework for Project-Based Learning

Educators and students had to find innovative ways to connect with families, collaborate with peers,
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How to Use Play for Learning

The classroom environment is designed to engage their minds, meet their sensory needs, and offer pra
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Using Rubik’s Cubes to Teach Math

Thinking about that comment, I used to ask myself, “How would the students’ attitudes toward math ch
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The Reading Wars: Choice vs. Canon

The day I arrive for the school-wide “Read-In” this past spring, teenagers and books are covering ev
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Genius Hour in Elementary School

My first year of Genius Hour in my fifth-grade classroom was a huge success. I gave students one hou
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