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Valuing and Encouraging Student Participation
In his book, Teach Like a Champion, Doug Lemov highlights that all effective teachers use a variety of strategies that keep their students highly engaged in the learning process. In those highly effective classrooms, no student has the opportunity to opt out of learning. Valuing and encouraging student participation is something ... Read More
7 Technology Tips for Parents
7 technology tips parents can incorporate into the family routine to promote responsible use of technology in the learning process. 1. Technology can be part of but should never be a substitute for hands-on, face- to-face conversation and learning. 2. Keep books around. If you want to invest in an ... Read More
Busted: Five Myths and Truths about Dyslexia
By Jessica Yadegaran Original Source: Contra Costa Times Think all dyslexics write their letter reversed? Or that they never learn to read, or have less than average intelligence? Wrong. Husband-and-wife-team Bennett and Sally Shaywitz are pediatric neurologists at Yale University who have dedicated their lives to understanding and advancing treatment for ... Read More
What is Social Thinking?
Have you ever told a friend you loved their shirt, even though you thought it was ugly? Maybe you even said you liked a gift they got you and then returned it a week later… Well, you’re not the only one. In fact, what you are unknowingly doing is practicing ... Read More
Get Social and Active with a Read-Aloud, Part 2
Reading is an active and social process, but it is not magic. It takes a little practice and know-how to enhance your child’s reading skills. Here are a variety of strategies that can be used to get the most out of a read-aloud while still having fun with your child ... Read More