February 2019 Teacher Spotlight Steve Orozco Physical Education Teacher, PreK – 2nd Grade New York City Public School 228 The Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School
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
January 2019 Teacher Spotlight Fallon Walton K-6 Math SpecialistBlue Creek & LoudonvilleElementary Schools North Colonie CSD, New York How long have you been a
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
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
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
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
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
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
August 2018 Teacher Spotlight Jennifer King Kindergarten Teacher Brookside Elementary, Susquehanna Valley CSD Binghamton, New York How long have you been a teacher? I’m beginning
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! 🙂
The end of the school year is a time that allows for fun end of the year math activities children of all ages love! As you prepare to honor your student’s success’ and send them on their way, make sure to integrate these end of the year activities for fun and engaging lessons.
