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Behavior Hacks to Set a Positive School Tone This School Year

Behavior Management Strategies to Establish a Positive Classroom Culture Establishing a positive classroom tone is crucial for a successful school year. Here are seven specific actions teachers could take during the first week of school to set a positive classroom tone: Establish Clear Expectations: Clearly communicate your behavioral expectations to students from the beginning. Set clear rules and consequences for… Read More »Behavior Hacks to Set a Positive School Tone This School Year

Gov. Newsom Passes Law to Help Kids Who Struggle with Reading

Gov. Newsom Passes Law to Help Struggling Readers Governor Newsom just signed a new law called the Education Omnibus Budget Trailer Bill (SB 114). This law requires that all kids K-2nd be screened for reading difficulties, like dyslexia. What Does it Mean? The State Board of Education will create rules and pick special tools to test students’ reading skills. Local… Read More »Gov. Newsom Passes Law to Help Kids Who Struggle with Reading

Reading Comprehension Activity Book

Our comprehensive workbook is designed to help young readers develop the essential skills they need to understand and comprehend what they read. Keywords: Writing Workbook, graphic organizers, students, main idea, theme, story elements, writing skills, critical thinking, structure, elementary school, high school, step-by-step instructions, academic, professional careers.

Children’s Health & Learning Has Been Declining, When Will Education Policymakers Listen to Science?

Child Development Health & Learning Has Been Declining, When Will Policymakers Listen to Science? The article titled “An Action Guide for Policymakers’ ‘ by the Center on Developing Child at Harvard University has provided decades of valuable insights into the connection between health and learning in children and offers guidance for policymakers to improve both aspects.  Key points Health and… Read More »Children’s Health & Learning Has Been Declining, When Will Education Policymakers Listen to Science?

Keep Students Motivated & Engaged

How to Keep Students Motivated and Engaged Provide a positive learning environment Create an environment where students feel supported and comfortable. Encourage students to share their opinions and ideas, and validate their contributions. Use active learning strategies Incorporate active learning strategies like group projects, debates, and class discussions to keep students engaged and interested. Give specific feedback Provide timely feedback… Read More »Keep Students Motivated & Engaged

Skateboarding Helps Youth Manage Trauma

Skateboarding has been found to have therapeutic benefits for individuals dealing with trauma, according to a recent article in Jenkem Magazine. By providing a safe outlet for self-expression and a sense of control over one’s body, skateboarding can be an effective tool for processing and coping with emotional pain. Organizations like Skate After School have recognized the benefits of skateboarding… Read More »Skateboarding Helps Youth Manage Trauma

Motivation is KEY

  Motivation is the driving force behind our actions. It pushes us towards our goals and desires. It’s the key that unlocks the doors to success! 🚀   When our sympathetic nervous system produces hormones of epinephrine and norepinephrine, they create energy for action. Take a moment to reflect on what sparks your child’s curiosity. What sets their imaginations on… Read More »Motivation is KEY

Must Read Books on Child Development

Raising Good Humans By: Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE How Children Succeed By: Paul Tough How We Learn By: Benedict Carey The Intelligence Trap By: David Robson No Drama Discipline By: Tina Payne Bryson PhD Make it Stick By: Peter C. Brown

Keeping Students Motivated to Learn

Motivation is a vital component of student engagement and learning. When students are motivated, they are more likely to be engaged in the learning process, retain information, and perform better academically. In this blog post, we will explore the science of motivation as it relates to student engagement and learning. Motivation can be classified into two broad categories: intrinsic motivation… Read More »Keeping Students Motivated to Learn