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Why we should teach coding in elementary school

eSchool News

There are several advantages of learning to code in elementary school. Coding puts children in control of the computer and through experimentation builds mastery in sequencing skills, counting, problem solving, logical thinking, cause and effect, and critical thinking. First, learning programming empowers kids.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Her career spans roles as an elementary teacher, instructional coach, mentor, special education administrator, and elementary school principal. She currently serves as the principal of Austin Steward Elementary School #46 in Rochester, New York.

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From curiosity to clarity: Showcasing career paths to young learners

eSchool News

Starting career exploration early Elementary school: Building awareness During my judging experience a few weeks ago, I met students who said they knew their career path since they were eight or nine. In elementary school, highlighting a variety of careers to younger students is key. Success is not limited to one path.

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The Keyword Search Activity That Teaches Critical Thinking

Edsurge

When visiting a classroom last year to lead a lesson on multimedia creations for a group of elementary school students, we tackled this issue together. But search engines like Google are powerful and often essential resources, and students of all ages can build skills that help them navigate these spaces.

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28+ Exciting Experiments for Kids in Elementary School

Teachers Pay Teachers

Fun Experiments for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Stir up some wiggles and wide-eyed wonder through inquiry-based learning where elementary students will marvel their way to big ideas and critical thinking. These playful science experiments spark curiosity about plant growth, motion, sound vibrations, and absorption.

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In Elementary School, Many Teachers Have a Shaky Grasp of Math. Can Preparation Programs Change That?

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Other assessments such as the critical thinking-focused international PISA exam have also indicated declining math abilities. The list of explanations ranges from a math-avoidant culture to schools difficulties hiring and keeping talented teachers, a job that seems to have become harder postpandemic. That has consequences.

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Elementary-level STEM education fosters our future innovators

eSchool News

Traditionally, the spotlight on STEM education appears to occur in high school and late middle school grade-levels. Elementary school years mark a critical phase in a child’s cognitive development.

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