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Up the Class Tempo with 17 Music Activities for Elementary Students

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From clapping catchy beats with hands and feet to singing for all the class to hear, amp up your lesson plan with music activities for elementary students that hit all the right notes. Perfect for brain breaks, indoor recess games , or circle time warm-ups, each activity can be remixed to set the right tone for your class.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Additionally, research shows that students who participate in hybrid learning tend to retain information better, as they actively engage with content rather than passively receiving it.

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Why the Trump administration grounded these middle schoolers’ drones–and other STEM research

eSchool News

In February, the Washington Post reported that NSF staff were told to comb through active research grants for keywords like “cultural relevance,” “diverse backgrounds” and “women” to see if they violated Trump’s executive orders. It’s still unclear exactly how the Trump administration determined which grants to terminate.

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How we turned around our school culture and student performance

eSchool News

Emerson says there was a huge culture shift, but thanks to the five-year plan Discovery designed, they rolled it out slowly, starting with four innovators at 20 elementary schools. Teacher after teacher, and parent after parent tell us kids talk about the STEAM activities,” he says. “We The coolest thing?

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How to Teach Venn Diagrams to Elementary School Students

Ask a Tech Teacher

One of our Ask a Tech Teacher crew has organized the basics on how to teach Venn Diagrams to elementary-age students: What is a Venn Diagram. How to make it clear to elementary students (get crafty). How to Teach Venn Diagrams to Elementary School Students. This also works as a great group activity. Get Crafty.

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Playworks Launches SparkPlay

eSchool News

“By opening up our playbook online through SparkPlay, we hope to inspire adults everywhere – teachers, after school staff, families – to help kids build relationships and important life skills by playing.” The national nonprofit works to ensure that play is an integral part of a kid’s day–in school and beyond.

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How district communications platforms bridge communities

eSchool News

Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring the well-being of students and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. It’s not just about understanding words; it’s about connecting with those words on a cultural and emotional level.