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How educators are battling pandemic stress

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In a recent principal training session, a participant raised his hand and asked: “How can I afford to invest in social-emotional learning when my students have fallen so far behind?” The real question is whether we can afford not to invest in practices that support students’ social, emotional AND cognitive development right now.

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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

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Improved cognitive development Other studies have found games that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving can improve students ability to process and retain information–essential components of literacy education. The camp also yielded noteworthy results on the DIBELS 8th Edition Reading Assessment.

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Prioritizing social growth during online learning

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Encourage imagination : Children love to imagine and pretend play is a great way to boost cognitive development. As a parent or teacher, encourage your students to participate in things like music recitals, sports teams, and debate clubs. Students can participate in virtual extracurricular activities, too.

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To Be Ready for Kindergarten, Teachers and Researchers Say Social-Emotional Skills Are Key

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These include following instructions, sharing, listening and participating during lessons, using writing utensils and craft materials, and toilet training. One is physical development, including gross motor skills, which allow kids to run, hop and skip, as well as fine motor skills, which help children hold a pencil or use scissors.

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

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In particular, the age and cognitive development of your students has a profound impact on their ability to succeed in different online learning environments. Some students are hesitant to participate in discussions and activities, so be deliberate about using synchronous time to foster participation by all learners.

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Unlocking Learning Fun: How Educational Bini Games Foster Child Development

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As a result, in this blog, we will look at the intrinsic values of learning games and how they might help with cognitive growth. Engaging Young Minds: The Power of Educational Bini Games for Cognitive Growth Cognitive development develops at a surprising rate during a child’s early years.

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Teaching Empathy Is Powerful. This Film Made It Possible.

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As students enter high school, it appears the emphasis may shift too much on the side of cognitive development and not enough on the social-emotional side. Students then participated in a thoughtful discussion. And it characterizes social-emotional learning as the missing piece of education.

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