Sep 11, 2017 | English Learning, ESL, Humor, Laughter, LEP, Student Engagement
Whether it’s in the classroom with students, at home with your own children, or simply out walking near a playground, chances are you’ve heard the giggles, chuckles, or all out full-belly laughs that come so often and so freely from children doing what they do...
Sep 11, 2017 | English Learning, ESL, Language Learning, Laughter, LEP, Student Engagement
School can be tough, especially if a child doesn’t understand the academic language being used in the classroom and on tests, causing the child to have feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, and embarrassment. These feelings can interfere with the child’s learning process....
Sep 11, 2017 | Early Childhood Education, Oral Language, Student Engagement, Young Learners
Student engagement is a hot topic in education. Especially after a long holiday break or at the start of the school year after an even longer summer break, educators are continually looking for ways to keep their students interested in the current lesson or material....
Sep 11, 2017 | Achievement Gap, Early Childhood Education
This article was originally published on The Edvocate. What is the most beneficial thing students can do every day to help improve their education? There are numerous things schools can do, including hire great teachers, create a better system, and get parents...
Sep 8, 2017 | Action Activities, Cognitive, ELL, Student Engagement, Young Learners
Because the population of English Language Learners (ELLs) is growing rapidlyacross the country, schools and educators in some areas are having trouble keeping up. Limited opportunities for professional development or limited funds for additional resources can make it...
