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Role Playing is an Awesome Strategy for Group Work

Role Playing is an Awesome Strategy for Group Work

Group work is been proven to improve student retention and enhance student learning. In fact, our whole culture is based on team work and working together to solve problems. It makes sense that when people work together (more brainpower) they come up with more ideas, suggestions, and solutions to a problem. But the question remains how do we get children to work together effectively? How...

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Make History Come Alive with Discussion Partners

Make History Come Alive with Discussion Partners

"Discussion Partners" are partners that work on an activity, reading assignment, project, or other assignment together and then discuss what they've learned or complete a written activity. Why use Discussion Partners? Research has shown that students not only need to read and write but also need to discuss (or talk) about a new concept or skill to really learn and fully understand it. According to...

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5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Celebrating Earth Day with kids is a wonderful way to teach them the importance of environmental stewardship and conservation. By participating in fun and engaging activities, such as gardening, recycling, and nature walks, children can learn to appreciate and respect the natural world around them. They can also develop a sense of responsibility for taking care of the planet and making a positive impact in...

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