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A Chess Class for Elementary Students (with a DIY micro:bit -Driven Chess Clock)

User Generated Education

Playing chess requires a lot of “if-then” logical analysis and “what-if” scenarios, all necessary ingredients for developing logical and critical thinking. Below is a video clip of its soft start where she and another students are teaching some of their classmates how to play. Some Academic and SEL Benefits of Chess.

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Does ‘Flipped Learning’ Work? A New Analysis Dives Into the Research

Edsurge

So a group of professors recently performed a meta-analysis to try to assess how well flipped learning is working. The far-reaching meta-analysis considered flipped learning experiments done in elementary schools, high schools and colleges, with the bulk of the studies in the higher ed setting.

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Writing Scaffolds to Meet Diverse Learning Needs

A Principal's Reflections

Image credit: [link] Scaffold 1 & 2: Student Generated Exemplars and Writing the “Recipe” for Literary Analysis First, Mrs. Westbrook created a task that required students to identify and interpret the underlying meaning of a piece of literature and then to make arguments about it. It also provided clarity for targeted feedback.

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Finding the Right Technology for Early Elementary Classrooms

Edsurge

Look for apps and programs that cover key concepts and skills taught in early elementary grades, such as phonics , early literacy , basic math skills and foundational science concepts. User-Friendly Data Tools Select platforms that equip teachers with easy access to data and intuitive analysis tools.

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15 Real-World Lessons You Can Teach Kids NOW

The CoolCatTeacher

If you’re ready to help elementary-aged children understand financial literacy, Vault is the perfect course for you. Grade level: elementary grades. Students will apply scientific thinking, geometry, and data analysis to this experience. Grade Level: Elementary School. Grade Level: 9-12. Idea #3: Vault. Grade Level: 4-7.

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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

See, Think, Wonder Thinking Routine “I see, I think, I wonder” is a simple yet versatile thinking routine that can be used in elementary and secondary classrooms. Using See, Think, Wonder at the Elementary Level Science Exploration: Use this routine during nature walks or while exploring the schoolyard.

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Questions to Guide a Reflective Conversation on Learning

A Principal's Reflections

A recent coaching visit with Corinth Elementary School placed me in a position to model all of the above. What was powerful from my seat was that most of the feedback I had written down didn't have to be delivered verbally by me as the educators offered it up themselves upon critical analysis of their lessons.

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