Patricia Kuhl shares astonishing findings about how babies learn one language over another — by listening to the humans around them and “taking statistics” on
Challenging problems with several paths to the solution encourage students to develop their understanding of mathematical concepts.
What do you do when hear a word you don’t know? In Ashley Palmer’s kindergarten class, you stop. And you talk about it.
The way you talk to toddlers can determine how well they do in school throughout life. But not just any conversation will do.
Teachers in early grades may have difficulty identifying the struggling emergent readers in their classes and helping them grasp foundational skills. In this article, Jessica
Whenever I ask students a question and they respond with a long silence, I start to worry about a few things. I worry about the
A third-grade teacher shares a simple step-by-step guide for close reading instruction.
Vocabulary instruction is essential and the foundation of learning, according to Timothy Rasinski, a professor of literacy education at Kent State University. In this blog
Teachers want what’s best for their students—it’s simply not possible to put in the hours and sweat needed for the job if you don’t. But
Karen Harris, a high-school English teacher, engages students in higher-order thinking by first leading them through a “thinking inventory.” The inventory includes a series of
