Early Literacy Instruction Should Go Beyond the Basics

Early literacy instruction should go beyond the basics. Preparing kids to be critical thinkers and problem solvers requires teaching a mix of foundational skills and higher-level abstract skills.

Why Allowing Your Child Breaks During Online Learning Boosts Focus

Allowing your children to take brain breaks during online learning keeps their minds healthy and helps with cognitive abilities, reading comprehension, and divergent thinking (creative thinking)

Riley: Creativity Is Not a Soft Skill — It Is a Must-Have Mindset for the 21st Century. How Teachers Can Nurture It in Their Students

Most people think of artists, painters, actors, writers when they hear the word “creative.” But STEM students also need to be creative. Creativity is essential, not just something that’s nice to have

How to Foster Creativity, No Matter Where Learning Takes Place

Igniting creativity in students could be the key to a successful transition back to school even when it is distance learning

In Preschools, Sharing and Playtime Look Different Now

To support young children’s social and developmental skills, preschools have had to get creative with what were once mainstay classroom practices.

Do STEM toys actually teach kids science and math?

Experts say parents should look for toys that encourage open-ended, active play and problem-solving to give their children a fun STEM learning experience

Creating Comics in the Classroom

Students who learn how to make comics—even simple ones—become stronger storytellers and gain confidence in their ability to be creative.

What a 200-year-old experiment can teach anxious parents about home schooling

Learning isn’t only about textbooks, it’s about awakening in students the desire to grapple with interesting challenges

Essential Apps for the Physical and Digital Classroom

Teacher-recommended tools for promoting collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and equity whether students are in school or at home.

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