Student Wellness
Whether through physical education, health education, or health and nutrition policy within a school, learn about ways to promote and maintain student wellness.
Reinforcing SEL in Physical Education Classes
PE teachers can foster students’ social and emotional learning by using consistent routines and modeling a focus on mindful breathing.2.5kYour 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.20.7MYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Pros and Cons of Homework (in 6 Charts)
The case for homework isn’t black-and-white, so we looked far and wide for research to shed a little light on the matter.The Importance of Recess
Recess is often sacrificed to make room for more academics. The research says that’s a big mistake.4.2MYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Homework: How Much Is Too Much?
Homework has benefits, but the research is clear: there are real consequences to assigning too much.1.1MYour content has been saved!
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Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess
Unstructured playtime is making a comeback in schools as frustrated teachers, parents, and advocacy groups demand legislative action.928.1kYour content has been saved!
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What’s Lost When We Rush Kids Through Childhood
The author of "The Importance of Being Little" on the costs of our collective failure to see the world through the eyes of children.856.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Why Teachers Should Grade Less Frequently
Excessive grading stresses out kids and teachers, stifles innovative teaching, and fails to deliver as a true measurement of learning.Creating Moments of Calm in the Weeks Before Winter Break
When engagement wanes before a long vacation, teachers can introduce mindful breaks to help students reset and refocus.7.5kYour content has been saved!
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Schools Are Opening Worldwide, Providing a Model for the U.S.
Children are returning to school in countries that are weeks—or months—ahead of the U.S. in battling Covid-19. Here’s how it’s happening.599.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.3 Ways to Help Students Build Attention Stamina
These simple tools and strategies can improve focus in the classroom.
Longer Recess, Stronger Child Development
With an hour-long recess, elementary schools can help children develop through increased creative play, authentic SEL, and adequate physical regulation.874.9kYour content has been saved!
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7 Ways to Maintain Relationships During Your School Closure
Suddenly, you’re not in the same physical space as your students. We asked teachers to share strategies for maintaining relationships—both peer-to-peer and student-teacher—when everything’s gone remote.482.1kYour content has been saved!
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The Role of Emotion Co-Regulation in Discipline
Helping students regain their calm after misbehavior doesn’t mean there are no consequences—it ensures that the right lesson is learned.504.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Practical Ways to Support Students With Adverse Childhood Experiences
For children who have experienced trauma, trusting adults and navigating the classroom may be difficult, but there are simple ways to help them feel safe and supported.1.1kYour content has been saved!
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