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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 5d

Our latest resource collection is here! 🤩

It’s packed with teacher-tested insights on everything tech integration, from setting effective routines and choosing the right tools to knowing when to step back and unplug.

#EdTech #EduAI #EduSkyAI #EduSky

The Thoughtful Teacher’s Tech Integration Playbook

This collection of articles and videos offers teacher-tested advice on everything from setting up effective routines and choosing the right tools to knowing when to step back and unplug.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 3h

Early-career teachers: Looking for classroom management tips, assessment ideas, and pointers for working with parents?

Our Starter Pack of Resources for New Teachers has it all! ✨

#EduSky #NewTeachers

A Starter Pack of Resources for New Teachers

We’ve gathered some of the best resources for new teachers in one place!

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 6h

We heard you could use some new brain break activities to keep your elementary students focused! Check out these tried-and-true ideas. 🧠💡

#BrainBreaks #EduSky #ElementaryTeacher

9 Brain Breaks for Elementary Students

To boost creativity and productivity, take time out for movement, calming exercises, and a healthy dose of fun.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 9h

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The Educator's Guide to Iced Coffee: An illustrated flowchart, with icons next to each step. Become a teacher (diploma and graduation cap), Pour hot coffee (espresso pot), Go to school (car), Get lost in teacher duties (notebook, pencil, stars, dizzy spiral), Forget about coffee (clouds/thought bubbles), Drink it cold (mug of coffee with snowflakes around it)

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 19h

“During the many times in a day when we ask kids to follow directions, we can turn to their imaginations for positive outcomes,” educator Jocelyn Greene says. Here are 5 fun games that can reinforce classroom routines! 🎉

#ClassroomManagement #EduSky

The Surprisingly Positive Effect of Drama Games on Classroom Management

Young students are more likely to remember school routines around things such as lining up if guided play is involved.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 19h

These strategies will help teachers reset boundaries and repair relationships if classroom dynamics have become dysfunctional.

#EduSky #ClassroomManagement #SchoolLeaders

When the Teacher-Student Relationship Breaks Down

These strategies will help teachers reset boundaries and repair relationships if classroom dynamics have become dysfunctional.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 20h

Consistency, compassion, and high expectations for every child—here are 4 things that characterize the warm demander approach. 🧡

#EduSky #ClassroomManagement

4 Characteristics of Outstanding ‘Warm Demander’ Teachers

The dispositions and priorities of teachers who hold high expectations for every child, care deeply, and help them reach their academic potential in a structured environment.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 22h

34 Ways to Quiet a Rambunctious Class: edut.to/4ntGo5X

23 Ways to Quiet a Chaotic Middle School Class: edut.to/4q8h6fw

30 Ways to Bring Calm to a Noisy High School Classroom: edut.to/4o2t9sD

34 Ways to Quiet a Rambunctious Class

From “Silent 20” to imaginary marshmallows, these teacher-tested strategies for all grade levels can help you snap an unruly classroom back to attention.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 22h

These resources can help you calm the chaos in your classroom! 👇

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Sticky note held up against a background of trees and blue sky. It says, "Reminder: We all have chaotic days. Your routines will help students grow!"

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 1d

Math isn’t just about answers—the process matters, too. These strategies spotlight reasoning and reveal student thinking. ✖️💭

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7 Ways to Get Math Students to Show Their Thinking

Math isn’t just about answers—the process matters, too. These strategies spotlight reasoning and reveal student thinking.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 1d

Do your students worry about being wrong in class discussions? About not having enough to say? Here are 5 student worries about discourse—and how to address them. 💬

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Overcoming Student Fears Surrounding Class Discussions

Teachers can increase participation in student-led dialogues such as Socratic seminars by addressing common sources of anxiety.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 1d

Fluency doesn’t always equal comprehension. You can help students grasp complex texts with a simple small-group activity called role reading. 📚⭐

#literacy #EduSky

60-Second Strategy: Role Reading

By giving each student a job to do when tackling complex text, teachers help ensure that students actually understand what they are reading.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 1d

— @marcusluther.bsky.social

“A kid said something funny in class today and the entire room, myself included, burst out laughing and could not stop for several very long, very joyous minutes. I was in tears.

That won’t show up in any data sheet, but it matters too.” —Marcus Luther, Teacher

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 1d

Brain breaks aren’t a pause in the learning process. They’re a crucial part of it. 🧠 Check out more than a dozen ideas for high school students!

#HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky #BrainBreaks

17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers

As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 1d

Want to support working memory in your classroom? We have 5 research-backed tips to help. 🧠🤝

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Optimizing Working Memory in the Classroom

Research shows that distractions, confusing material, or an overwhelming amount of information can tax a student’s working memory. Here’s how to better support this essential executive function.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 1d

On your mark, get set, learn! 🏃 Discover class openers to engage *all* of your students.

#EduSky #MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher

How to Engage Students the Moment They Enter the Classroom

Openers matter and set the tone for the lesson that follows. Here’s how to start strong when you need to.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 2d

These books can help you teach elementary students about emotional intelligence in a natural, engaging way! 📖

#SEL #ElementaryTeacher #EduSky

7 Books to Help Teach Emotional Intelligence

Teachers can guide students to recognize and understand their emotions by grounding conversations in engaging books.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 2d

Preschool teachers: Here are 6 ways to help kids start writing, before they ever pick up a pencil! ✏️

#preschool #PreK #literacy

6 Ways to Help Preschool Students Build the Skills They’ll Need for Writing

Focusing on gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and curiosity can lay the foundation for joyful early writing.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 2d

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“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.” —Rita Pierson, Teacher

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 2d

Looking for research insights on…
Grading and assessment 💯
Classroom management
Executive function 🧠
And more? Check out this collection of resources!

#EdResearch #EduSky

A Comprehensive Guide to the Evidence-Based Classroom

If you're in search of groundbreaking insights on classroom management, grading, or student motivation, here’s a collection of must-read resources to supercharge your teaching: A Comprehensive Guide…

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 2d

Your voice can build trust, reduce conflict, and set the stage for learning! 📣 Explore the research: edut.to/48V00LH

#EdResearch #ClassroomManagement #EduSky

How Tone of Voice Shapes Your Classroom Culture

It’s no easy task, but developing your tone of voice can build trust, reduce conflict, and set the stage for more learning in your classroom, research shows.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 2d

“I think out of all my classes, financial literacy might be the one class that I need the most when I become an adult,” says this 10th-grader. See how their school teaches lifelong money management skills ⬇️

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Teaching Students How to Be Smart With Their Money

When schools teach financial literacy, they help students develop lifelong money management skills—and families benefit too.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 2d

Share your strategy (or find a new one)! 👇

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Question: How do you foster peer-to-peer relationships so students can work and collaborate effectively?

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 3d

Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development. 🤸🎹

Why ages 2-7 matter so much for brain development:

Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development

Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 3d

When cognitive load gets too heavy, even simple math falls apart. Here are 7 ways to lighten the lift for students. 🧠

#MathSky #ITeachMath #EduSky

7 Research-Backed Ways to Boost Working Memory in Math

Short-term memory is finite and fills up quickly. Here are 7 ways we can free up space for clearer-headed mathematical thinking.

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 3d

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“My daughter reads at the 12th percentile. Her spelling is terrible. She loves reading. She is writing a book. Let's be careful when we look at struggling readers as unteachable or uninterested. Some of us can struggle and thrive at the same time.” —Anna Thorsen, Dyslexia Advocate