Helping Teens Navigate the Tricky World of Too Much Tech | Edutopia
In a world where their lives are heavily “shared and compared,” author Devorah Heitner offers insights on how to support teens in finding balance in their tech-heavy lives. As kids … Continue reading
Thought For The Day: Remember That Teacher
Remember that teacher who believed you? Remember that teacher who believed in you? Thank you Nicky Logan for reminding me of this…
Learning Is Supposed to Feel Uncomfortable | Harvard Business Review
Being a beginner at something can feel awkward and embarrassing. And those are hard feelings to feel. But they are the inescapable growth pains that come with learning, developing, and … Continue reading
Encouraging Student Voice in the Classroom | Edutopia
Students may become reluctant to share their thoughts if their teacher and peers don’t seem to listen. These strategies make the value of their thoughts clear. In this scenario, students … Continue reading
Should I post this? Your guide to dealing with conflict online and off | Vox
Social media is a stressful place. Keeping things in perspective is important. Holding a rational debate can be impossible when you are feeling triggered. Whether it occurs online or in … Continue reading
Top 10 Favourite Writers for Middle School Students | Edutopia
These authors are consistent top picks of middle school students and may help inspire a lasting love of reading. Find the list here: Top 10 Favourite Writers for Middle School … Continue reading
How to Create Reading Culture | Edutopia
A literacy consultant explains how schools can encourage all students to share the joy of reading. Design displays for classroom walls or hallways to show the importance and fun of … Continue reading
Reading Aloud Together, Across the Grade Levels | Edutopia
When teachers read aloud to students, modelling good reading skills, it improves kids’ reading mastery. Reading a whole book together out loud – perhaps allocating ten or fifteen minutes every … Continue reading
BookTrust research highlights the importance of multiple ‘reading influencers’ | BookTrust
Find out how multiple ‘reading influencers’ can have a big impact on a child’s reading journey, based on findings from BookTrust’s Family Survey. Findings from the BookTrust Family Survey show … Continue reading
Survey Reveals Marked Decline in Reading for Pleasure in 2023 | ReadingZone
Research into children and young people’s reading carried out by the National Literacy Trust has recorded a marked decline in reading for pleasure during 2023. What will encourage children and … Continue reading
This Is Your Brain on Books | Public Books
Reading occupies a strange position in today’s world, being at once physiologically unnecessary and culturally central. Language is natural – we produce language automatically, as children, and we know of … Continue reading
The Importance of Breathing
Thank you to Charlotte Davies, a long-time friend of this blog, for sharing this video from BBC Maestro on the importance of breathing effectively to living effectively. It features breathing … Continue reading
16 Classroom Management Strategies That Actually Work | Teach Starter
Try effective classroom management strategies other teachers use to keep your classrooms running well. Source: 16 Classroom Management Strategies That Actually Work | Teach Starter
Thought For The Day: Make Sure You’re Filling Your Own Cup
Source: Make Sure You’re Filling Your Own Cup | Change Counseling
Finland: Why Does Learning Flourish There?
If only we could reproduce Finland’s educational development and momentum! Well we can, but it is no use looking at what happens in schools as a starting point… that is … Continue reading
Winter Wellbeing Calendar of Activities | Thrive
This winter, get the most of the health and wellbeing benefits of gardening and nature. Join in with the Thrive 30-day calendar of activities. With thanks to Milly Sell at … Continue reading
5 New Year Resolutions for Educators in 2024 | HeyHi
Educators, gear up for 2024 with 5 resolutions: embrace tech, foster sustainability, and innovate teaching. Find them here: 5 New Year Resolutions for Educators in 2024 | HeyHi
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