Give the Kids a Break! Why Children Need Free Time at School
Am I doing a good job of balancing my students’ work and play time? Are my students getting the break time that they need?
A seemingly small question that, it turns out, isn’t that small at all.
Welcome to Part 2 of the Creating a “Happy” Class series: a deep dive into the research on recess, brain breaks, and interleaving.
Diving Deep: 15 Great Websites for Teaching Kids All About the Ocean
One of my favourite ways to switch up the classroom dynamic and liven up my lesson plans is to let students explore educational websites on their own. The challenge, of course, when it comes to teaching younger children, is that they need guidance and direction when it comes to navigating the seemingly infinite expanse of the internet.
In this article, you’ll find links to 15 reliable, child-friendly, and free educational websites that you can use for teaching, guided projects, and independent learning.
The Competitive Edge: Does Competition Belong in the Classroom?
Competition brings out the best in people… or does it? How effective a learning tool is competition, really? And what impact does it have in our classrooms? Read Part 1 of my Creating a “Happy” Class series - a deep dive into the benefits and consequences of competition in the classroom.
