Two effective manipulatives that can be used to support fractions and base 10 learning are base 10 blocks and Cuisenaire rods ...

As students and teachers prepare for a new school year, it’s important to remember that success in the classroom isn’t just about academics; it’s about supporting the whole child. From motor skills ...

My first day of teaching—15 years ago in a bilingual 2nd grade classroom in Oakland, California—was terrifying, exhilarating, and utterly exhausting. Although I had never felt so unprepared for ...

At Lakewood Elementary, fourth- and fifth-grade students are reading a book and discussing the plot. One of the students suddenly raises a flag: He is keeping track of how long kids have been sitting ...

Technology has become more prevalent in schools in recent years, with a big uptick due to the pandemic. Teaching online during the pandemic has shown us that high-quality tech tools are out there–but ...

My new book is born of the conviction that whole child education is all but abandoned in public schools despite the neuroscience that proves it. In my 25 years in education, many advocated for more ...

Of word guessing and native Americans: Emmett Elementary classroom activities Second graders at Emmett Elementary in Sullivan County play "Guess My Word" to learn vocabulary words recently. Second ...

My new book is born of the conviction that whole child education is all but abandoned in public schools despite the neuroscience that proves it. In my 25 years in education, many advocated for more ...