Cross-Body MovementsWhat are they and how can they help increase student focus and retention? Educators are always on the lookout for the perfect teaching tool that will help their students remember
February 2019 Teacher Spotlight Steve Orozco Physical Education Teacher, PreK – 2nd Grade New York City Public School 228 The Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts – “The
Students in classes with multi-sensory learning are 1.51 times more likely to succeed than students in traditional lecture-based classes. Studies show that students are more likely to have success in
January 2019 Teacher Spotlight Fallon Walton K-6 Math SpecialistBlue Creek & LoudonvilleElementary Schools North Colonie CSD, New York How long have you been a teacher? I have been teaching
DOES KINESTHETIC LEARNING SUPPORT ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS? English Language Learners (ELL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) students are falling behind their classmates at an alarming rate. About 35% of ELL/ESL
Why Is the Obesity Epidemic in Our Schools Not Going Anywhere? How does the average American child spend their day? Are they outside playing tag and swinging on the monkey
How Finland uses Play-Based Learning to Stay at the Top of the Rankings of the World’s Best Education Systems How did the US and Finland get their ranking on their
October 2018 Teacher Spotlight Tracy Sforza Third Grade Teacher Camp Avenue Elementary School North Merrick Union Free School District North Merrick, New York How long have you been a teacher?
WHY DO YOUR STUDENTS SAY THEY ARE BAD AT MATH? The Short Answer: They’re scared. I am terrified of skydiving; can I expect to ever be good at it? Of
10 VALUABLE TIPS THAT HELP EVERYNEW TEACHER DEVELOP AND GROW Nationally, 12 percent of all public school teachers are in their first or second year of teaching, according to U.S.
What is the American Rescue Plan? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students have fallen behind in their learning. The sheer fact that schools were not immediately equipped for the damage
Studies suggest that growth mindsets counter the fight-or-flight response, helping us to view social problems as challenges. This helps us to adapt, change, and grow—the chief characteristics of resilience. When we promote the belief that people truly have the potential to change, we free up ourselves and others to actually do that. Overall, fostering a growth mindset in a child’s early years are critical.
Do you think you are a kinesthetic learner? Are you an educator who is trying to learn more about your students’ learning styles? Keep reading to learn more about common characteristics of kinesthetic learners.
All of these math activities offer children a chance to get outdoors and have fun while practicing their math skills. Parents, teachers, and camp counselors can use an outdoor summer math activity to keep kids engaged and learning. Overall, be sure to celebrate a child’s success and HAVE FUN! 🙂
