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Digital learning is different

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Students need to have access to some high-quality digital resources starting in elementary school. At the same time, schools need to ensure that they provide access to digital resources that are age appropriate. When creating units of study, teachers should consider the type of resources students will be using.

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28+ Exciting Experiments for Kids in Elementary School

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Study the states of matter with quick experiments for kids Projected Time : 5-20 minutes, but can vary Concepts : States of matter Materials : Varies This age group loves anything they can dig their fingers into. Fuel young minds with elementary science fair project ideas Elementary students love the excitement of hands-on science!

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Can the Most Populous State Pull Off Universal Pre-K?

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When Wendy Lundeen began teaching transitional kindergarten over a dozen years ago, it was seen as an unconventional option to help prepare children to one day enter elementary school. The transitional kindergarten program is typically offered within existing elementary schools, and all districts will be required to offer it.

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What Will Kids Lose If PBS Gets Cut?

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Most are accompanied with handwritten letters from students extolling the influence children’s television shows had on their journeys to donning the cap and gown — one fresh grad writes that she plans to become an elementary school teacher thanks to PBS. A 2015 study showed children who watched “Super Why!”

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Boycotting book fairs no more

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Key points: It’s critical for students to have access to reading opportunities 6 tips to help educators support young readers 3 keys to successful summer reading For more news on literacy, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub When I was a kid, my dad never let me shop the Scholastic Book Fair.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

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With the belief that STEM skills are best acquired starting at a young age, we start building foundational skills early in elementary school. For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs.

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Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

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One student, standing up and projecting his voice, declared: “Virginia objects to New Jersey demanding that She give away Her fair and right voice in the new government. Therefore, it is right and fair we have more influence on the actions of government.” history and civics to be studied in an interdisciplinary manner.

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