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Our page celebrates the pursuit of meaningful practice and reflective inquiry into teaching, learning, and learning environments. One-sided, one-size-fits-all solutions are rarely the answer when it comes to solving problems in education. Innovation, creativity and meaning come alive when we step out of our comfort zone, take risks, explore grey areas, face uncertainty and put aside fears. We will
13/08/2022
For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning New research shows play-based learning can be more effective than direct instruction at improving outcomes for early learners—particularly in the development of mathematical and spatial skills.
26/07/2022
Using Restorative Justice to Transform School Culture When restorative justice is implemented on a schoolwide level, it has the potential to transform relationships between teachers and students.
07/07/2022
“Life is a constant, ongoing process of becoming, a fact that is manifestly evident in preschool classrooms where we are surrounded with young humans who are changing into new people before our very eyes.”
If Science Could See Freedom I met Amelia as a two-year-old. Like many young children experiencing their first days of school, she didn't talk to me. Fee...
30/06/2022
New research updates what’s important in a quality preschool program - MindShift What constitutes learning in preschool varies, and programs that don't treat 3- and 4-year olds in developmentally appropriate ways can have negative consequences. A long-term study of a statewide preschool program tracked students through the sixth grade and found those who attended prekindergarten...
14/06/2022
How to Tap Memory Systems to Deepen Learning - MindShift Our brain's memory systems work in several different ways. Understanding how they work can help students better retain skills and information, while improving their study habits.
12/06/2022
This Is One Thing That "Works" Every Time Einar Jónsson The two-year-old was standing at the gate, his fingers through the slats, crying after his mommy who had left....
30/05/2022
4 Meaningful Activities to Mark the End of School Giving middle and high school students a chance to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next can be very beneficial.
28/05/2022
Food for thought, anyone can try!
How to Use 6-Word Memoirs in the Classroom Activities in which students have six words to collect their thoughts can help build community and get classroom discussions started.
14/05/2022
Why kindness and emotional literacy matter in raising kids - MindShift When adults can explain to children how our actions affect other people, it can help kids develop the emotional literacy needed to be kind and empathic, creating more understanding than a punishment would accomplish.
07/05/2022
How to Get Students Thinking About Their Own Learning When students begin to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning, they develop self-regulation and can set more ambitious goals.
26/04/2022
How Music Primes the Brain for Learning To reap the benefits of music on learning, kids need consistent and abundant musical practice, according to the latest cognitive research.