eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Be sure to reserve time for the Creators Fiesta , a destination for creative discovery and hands-on making.

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Teach Hub

MAY 22, 2025

Bringing art into the classroom gives your students a new way to get involved. You dont need to be an art teacher to bring art into your classroom. You dont need to be an art teacher to bring art into your classroom. What you do need is a mindset that values creativity as part of the learning process.

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Art Students Assignments History 57

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Block out time for reading and writing 3. Nurture creativity with the arts 7. Preschool Curriculum & Lesson Plans | Toddler Activities Worksheets Sensory Bins By The Stay at Home Teacher – Kaitlyn Renfro Grades: PreK This curriculum includes basic skills like counting, shapes, colors, letter identification, and more.

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Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

With small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a focus on executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and life skills, AEF offers a unique educational experience tailored to each students needs. These platforms allow students to practice skills at their own pace while giving teachers real-time insights into their progress.

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k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

As we consider the role of AI in our lives, one quote has kept popping up on my echo-chamber social media feeds: “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes” (Joanna Maciejewska). Maybe we are asking the wrong questions?

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Writing Essay Art Knowledge 230

k12 Digest

JULY 24, 2025

They lack the foundational skills to decode the symbolic language of chemistry, such as chemical formulas, structural representations, and reaction mechanisms. This challenge mirrors what would occur if students were expected to read novels without first mastering the alphabet. References American Chemical Society (ACS).

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Education Cognitive Development Languages Language 130

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Explore and experiment in the hands-on Fiesta Studio–part creator space, part art lab. We blend math, robotics, reading, and writing for engaging, collaborative learning. Be sure to reserve time for the Creators Fiesta , a destination for creative discovery and hands-on making.

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Art Math STEM Participation 148

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2025

“Social Media Swap” — A two-week challenge where students log their social media time for week one, then in week two replace those exact time blocks with alternative activities they pre-select (reading, exercise, creative projects, face-to-face socializing). Include daily group check-ins for accountability and support.

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Schools Students Feedback Participation 182

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

Reading before bed? But not everybody feels this way about reading. My own brother — who is incredibly intelligent, younger than I am, and has already paid off his house (what?!?!) — once told me, “I never read anything unless I absolutely have to.” Every single day we seem to move closer to a society that simply doesn’t read.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

I recently read 10 to 25 , a new book by David Yeager, one of the leading research psychologists in adolescent development and motivation. They’ll memorize elaborate lore, master mechanics, mimic skills, and explain them to others—all without being assigned a single worksheet. Or modding computers. These are not marginal improvements.

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Motivation Learning Students Achievement 276

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C., Now I realize it is not only about being there for them, but about passing on the skills I have gained to live with my neurodivergence. My teachers and administrators understand that this is imperative to the work that I do in creating systemic change.

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Education Essay Culture Math 116

Teach Hub

APRIL 25, 2025

This helps foster skills that go way beyond the project itselfskills like communication, empathy, and teamwork. It could be another teacher on your team, a specialist like an art or music teacher, or even a class in a different grade. Some students may need help learning how to listen, compromise, or take initiative.

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Students Communication Intelligence Motivation 95

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Book Club Grab Bag: Hang a bag on your bulletin board that contains small laminated replicas of book covers for the books your class could read. This is the book the class will read for the month. Basic map skills and concepts are defined and illustrated to help students gain a better understanding of this essential skill.

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Counselling Math Assignments Art 87

k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

As we consider the role of AI in our lives, one quote has kept popping up on my echo-chamber social media feeds: “I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes” (Joanna Maciejewska). Maybe we are asking the wrong questions?

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Writing Essay Art Knowledge 130

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

I read Susan Blums Ungrading as a first-year graduate student and was immediately smitten. As a first-year graduate student, I had read Susan Blums Ungrading and was immediately smitten. For more complicated assignments, I assign each point an objective, and each objective introduces a new skill or concept.

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Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 66

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Gamification allows broad content areas (like English-Language Arts) with few measures of performance (alphanumeric symbols) to be broken up into more granular–and achievable–concepts and skills. Views Facebook Linkedin Print How Does Gamification Uncover Nuance In The Learning Process? Personal) your praise?

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Gamification Motivation Learning Learning Styles 102

Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

It not only instills a sense of social responsibility and empathy but also teaches valuable life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and organization. ” Students can seek sponsors for each book they read or math problem they solve, with the funds raised going towards a specific cause or charity.

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Elementary School Elementary School Participation Activities 83

Teaching with a Mountain View

JULY 10, 2025

We tag-teamed – every morning, I taught all the math, reading, and writing, and in the afternoon he would teach science and social studies. We read approximately 5,000 picture books together during snack time, finished 10+ novel studies together, and I even created an entire unit based on going to four different Pumpkin Patches.

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Teachers Math Social Studies Languages 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Provide relevant reading materials 5. Maintain a steady stash of supplies Anyone who’s taught language arts (or any class, really) has heard “I forgot my pencil” more times than they can count. Use bold, easy-to-read poster cutouts to display common ELA concepts around your classroom as a word wall.

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Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Mystery Guests encourage students to work together, use critical thinking skills, and broaden their horizons. Some guests might read a picture book, share a hobby, discuss their career, etc. A postcard exchange allows students to share insights about their hometown, learn about other communities, and improve communication skills.

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Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 13, 2025

Spanish Bulletin Board – Frida Kahlo art and culture lesson By Mister Senor Grades: 3rd-12th Illuminate Hispanic culture and art with this colorful, creative bulletin board about Frida Kahlo. We’re a Work of Art : Give students printouts of easels to create drawings of themselves.

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Schools Counselling Math Motivation 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 25, 2025

The University of Maryland reports that music boosts social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skills. Turn students into rhythm detectives This fun and sneaky rhythm game sharpens auditory skills, focus, and observation. This quick, engaging activity boosts body awareness, motor skills, timing, and teamwork. Music to the rescue!

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Activities Elementary School Elementary School Students 52

eSchool News

JULY 20, 2017

We talk about writing as a product for assessment, a subject where paragraphs and commas are taught, or a skill that one either has developed or lacks. Through the process of writing, writers put nascent thoughts into comprehensible language for others to read. Simply put, writing is our critical thinking made visible.

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Teacher Toms Blog

JULY 25, 2025

I don't read them all -- indeed, I only tend to read those that come from authors who I know or who previously contacted me. I'm sure most are fantastic books, but I only have so much time, and even if I do read the book, there is no guarantee that I'll hype it here. These guys have invented a game they call "bumper swings."

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

And they entered college with gaps in study skills and anxiety about social interactions. UC Riverside found that math and writing skills were lower among the students who graduated from high school during the pandemic than for previous high school graduates. I think during that year I lost the foundational skills I had in school.”

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Online learning isn’t limited to slides and reading assignments. If your child occasionally or primarily uses a mobile device, check that their school’s learning platform is mobile-friendly and teach them navigational skills, such as scanning QR codes or using mobile apps to access materials on the go.

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Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

Primary Punch

JANUARY 2, 2021

The Mitten is my favorite but I have a few others I’ve read too. I will also search Epic for winter books to read virtually too. I print and laminate a bunch of gameboards (specifically the skills I know I need the most). This month’s dot art is a mitten , we usually read the book The Mitten, then complete the craft.

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Languages Language Activities Skills 52

Primary Punch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The articulation deck includes 25 different phonemes and the language deck has 20 different language skills. The language deck is mostly reading though so better for middle-upper elementary. These boom books have WH- questions, sequencing, retelling, and a mini-story that I can use to target so many language skills.

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Languages Language Art Motivation 52

Primary Punch

DECEMBER 12, 2020

It’s really hard to pick just a few to read over the course of a week. I try to read different ones than I have read with my groups the year before since I tend to have kids over the course of several years. It has printable cards for both articulation and language skills. There are so many awesome Christmas books.

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Languages Language Activities Reading 52

k12

JUNE 24, 2025

For example, I create content for my YouTube channel and art during the daytime. I love to read! I’ve been creative since a young age, and reading has always helped fuel my creativity. I like to read lots of different books, and my library is huge because of it. My typical day is filled with personal activities.

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Schools Grades Students Online Learning 52

Teach Hub

JUNE 10, 2025

Maybe your child wants to boost their math grade, read a certain number of books, or finish the year with fewer missing assignments. Whether it’s a reading challenge or some extra math review, a little prep goes a long way. It will save you from any morning battles and help keep your child’s focus where it needs to be.

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Students Math Assignments Learning Styles 74

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? How do you decide whether to keep reading a book or to stop reading it? Is there a skill you wish you had? Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class.

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High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Decorate your classroom with Hispanic heritage arts and crafts Present students with notable Hispanic historical figures in creative, hands-on ways. Frida Kahlo Door Decor Set – Spanish by SraDavilaMadwid Subjects: Art History, Spanish Make Frida Kahlo and her work the focus of your classroom before you even open the door.

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Activities Culture English Languages 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? They’re developing the skills to investigate real-world topics, explain ideas clearly, and write with purpose. Is it better to read the book or watch the movie? Compare this story to another you’ve read.

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Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

MAY 30, 2025

From preventing summer learning loss to building core skills to planning ahead for the homeschooling year, weve gathered summer teaching resources that parents and caregivers can use to support learning at home and turn summer into a season of discovery and enrichment. With your support, your child can grow and try new things with confidence.

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Teaching STEM Art Learning 52

Teacher Toms Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

I was reading for pleasure. I might not remember much of the content of these books, but I've never forgotten the feeling of accomplishment upon reading the final words on the final page. Martin, the author of The Game of Thrones books, put it, "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, the man who never reads lives only one."

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Reading High School High School Critical Thinking 97

Cal Matters

JULY 23, 2025

Of those who are enrolled in school, only 16% met the state’s math standard and 24% met the English language arts standard last year. Students can get help with reading, math, science, English language skills, one-on-one tutoring, health and social-emotional support, and help enrolling in college and navigating life after high school.

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