3-5 Upper Elementary
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Math Problem Design Studio
DownloadStudents step into the role of problem designer, building original math word problems from a real-world scenario, then testing their design by having classmates solve it and catch the trap.
- Elementary
- 3-5 Upper Elementary
- 6-8 Middle School
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Go to My Saved Content.Implementing Personalized Learning to Maximize Student Agency
Elementary teachers can guide students can take more ownership of their learning by offering meaningful choices on the path to a set goal.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Math Problem Design Studio
DownloadStudents step into the role of problem designer, building original math word problems from a real-world scenario, then testing their design by having classmates solve it and catch the trap.
- Elementary
- 3-5 Upper Elementary
- 6-8 Middle School
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Go to My Saved Content.Teaching Elementary Students to Use Audio and Graphic Design Tools
Teachers can amplify students’ creativity by showing them how to demonstrate their learning with multimedia applications.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A More Efficient and Productive Way to Conduct Math Assessments
Here’s how to assign graded work that more accurately assesses elementary students’ learning and saves time.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Benefits of Using Choice Boards in Math
How math choice boards can enable new elementary teachers to meet the needs of their individual learners while employing mathematical rigor.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Framework for Building Older Students’ Literacy Skills
Encouraging middle school students to read books of all genres and reading levels can reignite their interest in reading.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Sensory Room: Helping Students With Autism Focus and Learn
Imagine a safe space where students with autism can go to calm their bodies and then get back to the business of learning.24.4MYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Lock In New Vocabulary in 10 Minutes a Day
A weeklong vocabulary routine with movement and repetition helps students go beyond definitions and put new words to use in conversation and writing.60-Second Strategy: Waterfall Reading
This choral reading activity builds fluency and confidence, especially for students who feel overwhelmed at the prospect of reading out loud alone.144.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How Movement and Repetition Help Vocabulary Stick
A daily routine that combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic inputs helps students learn new words, recognize them when reading, and remember their meanings.Making Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.4.4MYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.5 Thinking Habits That Help Students Tackle Complex Math Problems
Elementary teachers can foster the critical thinking skills that help students develop independence in working through math scenarios.Adapting Socratic Seminars for Elementary
With a few key modifications, teachers can make a complex academic discussion into an excellent learning opportunity for younger students.
