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Teaching Strategies

How Daily Farm Work and Outdoor Projects Make Learning in High School Better for Teens

Daily outdoor activities and farm projects helped make the pivotal transition into high school smoother for ninth grade students in rural Maine. They were able to develop relationships and meaningful experiences with their peers.

MindshiftJun 24

How Preschool Teachers Leverage Student Curiosity into Early STEM Exploration

Preschool students aren't too young to begin exploring their curiosity through play-based STEM activities.

MindshiftJun 19

Helping Preschoolers Build Self-Regulation Skills That Are The Foundation Of Success

Preschool is a crucial time to build young children's prosocial and self-regulation skills, in addition to academic preparedness.

MindshiftJun 16

How Building in Time for Exam Review Supports Advances in Student Learning

Essays, tests and final projects are often the culmination of learning. But English teacher Kendal Rolley says they can be valuable teaching tools, too.

MindshiftJun 13

Concrete Ways To Help Students Self-Regulate And Prioritize Work

When teachers model self-regulation and executive function skills throughout the school day to helps students productively manage their emotions and time.

MindshiftJun 2

Strategies Schools Can Use To Become More Trauma-Informed

Becoming a trauma-informed school means recognizing students come to school with a variety of experiences, some of which will negatively affect their learning and behavior. These strategies can help build relationships and trust with all students.

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