EDUCATORS

The Perfect Age for Language Learning

We already know the benefits of bilingualism; it opens the doors for cultural awareness, as well as social-emotional development and...

Turning Over a New Leaf: The Case for Flipped Learning in Today's Classrooms

The world is changing rapidly, and education—like everything else—demands to keep up. With new advancements in society and technology...

Words Matter! 15 Invigorating Ways to Teach Vocabulary

In the midst of a global crisis, it is difficult for all of us—parents, students, and teachers alike—to maintain our usual focus on...

Belongingness in Young Language Learners

As teachers, we know that it’s nearly impossible to get students to learn material if they’re not motivated. Students may not feel...

Autonomy in Young Language Learners

Helping students to become intrinsically motivated in their learning is one of the greatest obstacles we face as educators. One leading...

Essential Skills in Action: Critical Thinking & Creativity

Despite the name “21st Century Skills,” the four C’s (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity) have been...

Essential Skills in Action: Communication & Collaboration

Most parents and educators would agree that the 21st Century Skills (Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking) are...

The 4 C's: Essential Skills for All Learners

The world around us is changing faster than we can keep track of it; there are new modes of learning and thinking and doing every day,...

7 Reasons to Infuse Play into Your Classroom

Though it can take many forms, play is essentially the natural learning process that kids use to navigate the world around them. Observe...

Motivating Young Learners: Part II

One of the biggest challenges we face as teachers is keeping our students motivated to learn. Last week, we explored the differences...

10 Super Strategies for Young Readers

There’s no denying the impact that reading can have on a young learner’s future. Early literacy is one of the greatest predictors of...

Motivating Young Learners, Part I

In my second grade classroom, math class is the most dreaded hour of the day for many of my students (and, I’ll admit, sometimes for me…...

A Letter to Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

*Originally published in April, 2020* Dear teachers, What a whirlwind this year has turned out to be. If you’re like most educators,...

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