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Seesaw in the Elementary Music Classroom with Amy Burns

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She has authored three books on how to integrate technology into the elementary music classroom. She is the recipient of the 2005 TI:ME Teacher of the Year, 2016 NJ Master Music Teacher, 2016 Governor’s Leader in Arts Education, and the 2017 NJ Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year Awards. Maarten, and Australia.

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How to Talk About Sustainability In Your Classroom

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Teachers will find ideas they can use to help their students year-round know how to care for their environment and community. In May, there will be a teacher orientation on how to use the companion educational curriculum. Some of the ice caps she studied in 2005 are now completely gone. Rebecca holds a B.A.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

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8] Before school gets out for the summer, connect parents with guided reading activities and summer learning programs for elementary students. Scholastic Instructor, May 2005, 114(8), pp. Limiting the Academic Summer Slide for Urban Elementary School Students. 12 Fun Activities and Tips to Prevent Summer Learning Loss.

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

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Furthermore, we share how to design lessons with a personal interest to engage students who struggle to engage. Additionally, Mitch co-founded Academic Business Advisors in 2005, to help organizations reach teachers and students in the US. If you are at all interested in what Mitch did before 2005, buy him a glass of wine and ask.

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

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For Educators: How to Run a Parent-Teacher Conference. Avoid using educational jargon, which can confuse parents who aren’t as familiar with elementary teaching terms.[7]. If you’d like to get more involved in school events, let them know how you’d like to help. School Community Journal, 2005, 15(1), pp. Graham-Clay, S.

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How Young Is Too Young to Learn to Read?

Waterford

Whether you’re a PreK teacher or a parent, you can help children build essential pre-reading skills before they start elementary school. Students are more likely to succeed in elementary school if they know letter names before kindergarten.[10]. Scientific Studies of Reading, 2005, 9, pp. Scholastic Corporation. Early Literacy.

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What You Can Do to Bring Emotional Intelligence Lessons into the Classroom

Waterford

13] If you can teach your students how to recognize and regulate their emotions, they’ll be better prepared to focus and reach their potential both inside and outside the classroom. Read on to learn more about emotional intelligence and how it can increase your student’s academic and social-emotional abilities.

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