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Question: I’ve read about using a signal to get children’s attention and let them know it’s time to be quiet. I’ve tried raising my hand but most of the time, children keep…
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Question:Holidays can sometimes be a mixed blessing in schools. For example, students love to exchange cards on Valentine’s Day but every year there are problems. Sometimes the exchange seems too competitive and…
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Adapted, with permission, from an article in Childhood Education, Spring 2001
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Question:The number of students speaking English as a second language (ESL) is steadily increasing. These children come to the classroom with diverse cultural backgrounds and varying degrees of proficiency with English. We…
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Question:The end of the school year offers a unique opportunity for students and teachers to reflect on their year of learning together. It’s a time to recognize efforts, celebrate achievements, acknowledge challenges,…
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Ask any teacher, parent, student, or administrator about homework and you're likely to get a different opinion about the quality and quantity at their school: there should be more, there should be…
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When I was a child, music found its way into the daily life of most elementary classrooms. My sixth grade teacher, Mr. Monahan, started each day with the pledge and the piano.…
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How one teacher deals with interruptions and keeps learning running smoothly. Picture this: My reading group is attentive and prepared for a discussion of a favorite novel. “What if Darry Read More…
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A Fun Way to Practice Self-Control Energizers provide structured mental and physical breaks from academics. They allow students to refresh and reenergize for the rest of the school day. They Read More…
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“By incorporating play throughout the school day, we can help these students feel more connected to school and their community of peers, and more comfortable participating in academics.”     Read More…
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Energizers are playful activities that provide a structured way for students to engage with one another. They can be energetic or calming, both of which give students a mental and Read More…
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Students can become restless during the school day—squirming in their seats, whispering, or passing notes—especially after long periods of academic lessons. Incorporating movement activities throughout the day helps students refocus Read More…
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This year tested us, our students, and their families as everyone worked to meet new and challenging expectations. Yet our students, when faced with seemingly impossible circumstances, were able to Read More…
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    For questions regarding the University of Massachusetts Global Advanced Education Credits you can contact the University of Massachusetts Global directly via e-mail: [email protected] or phone: 800-746-0082
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Walk with me as I share how my daily scheduled walks for self-care have served to ground and bring to life the Responsive Classroom core belief, guiding principles, and academic Read More…
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As you make the transition to online teaching, here are some tips, activity ideas, and resources to support your virtual classroom: Communicate to parents the supplies their children will need Read More…
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According to the Child Mind Institute, there has been a 17% increase in anxiety disorder diagnoses in young people. When these children show up in our classrooms, they want to Read More…
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It was the morning of the first day of school and for the first time in four years, I was preparing my daughter to attend a school where I was Read More…
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You’re a master of flexibility, an expert gear-switcher, and you know and teach every student at your school. You’re a Special Area Teacher. And you’re amazing! Being a Special Area Read More…
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Using the activities, chants, greetings, and games in this lively resource, students will develop oral language skills, self-control, and problem-solving abilities. They’ll practice risk-taking, reading, math, and cooperation, all while Read More…
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As the school year draws to a close, you’re probably thinking about ways to keep students engaged in their learning during the last weeks of school. But now is also Read More…
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Recently I noticed my first graders having more trouble than usual sticking to our classroom rules. Several possible explanations came to mind as I began to reflect:“Am I not doing something I…
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