Tag: Elementary School
Innovation Often Means Teaching Against The Grain
The feeling that I get observing students learning for themselves and assuming ownership of their experience is pure joy.
A Conversion Chart For Reading Level Measurement Tools
Reading level measurements aren’t perfect and neither are the conversions but as a general guide, it’s a handy tool to keep around.
36 iPad Apps For Struggling Readers & Writers
Here, are a few amazing iPad apps for struggling readers and writers to help them see school as fun and engaging, not…
100 Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child
There are many ways to encourage a child but persistent, well-timed, positive messages are among the most powerful.
10 Video Games To Get Started With Game-Based Learning
Games can serve as platforms for lessons in math, science or just about anything — even if they weren’t designed to be…
Why You Shouldn’t Use Physical Education As Punishment
Reinforcing the idea that exercise equals punishment promotes negative feelings towards physical activity.
12 iPad Apps To Teach Elementary Reading
With these 12 apps that teach reading, children can learn how to write letters, improve phonics fluency, and even write their own…
50 Writing Prompts For Elementary Students
What do you like more, reading or writing? Why? What do you like most about yourself? What superpower do you wish you…