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Doing the “too-hard” things: How to help build kids’ grit and growth mindset in the new year

Dec 22, 2021

What to say when kids say “it’s just too hard”? Megan Dean, a first grade teacher, offers ideas on praise, problem-solving, and the power of “yet.” Mistakes are just another step in learning, and ...

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A first grade teacher talks holidays and a first grade student talks Anywhere Teacher

Dec 08, 2021

How to highlight the joy and magic of the season? Megan Dean, first grade teacher and busy mom of two, suggests keeping it simple and shares her family’s Christmas Book Countdown tradition. And Geo...

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Rhyme, rhythm, and neural pathways: Singing helps kids with reading and much more

Oct 22, 2021

Want to give your child strong roots for learning? Consider the words of Beethoven: "Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks, and invents." Want to help your child specifical...

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Oct 11, 2021

Part 2: Reading expands empathy, kindness, and cultural awareness

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Oct 01, 2021

Two time-tested tactics become trends: teach kids phonics and get them outside

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Oct 01, 2021

Kids need both digital learning and fine motor skills developed in other ways

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Oct 04, 2021

Expand kids’ borders and grow their curiosity with community and global learning activities

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Sep 29, 2021

Putting together fun and skills: puzzles offer not-so-puzzling, really big benefits for both kids and adults

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Sep 29, 2021

Working together: ways to encourage collaborative learning with siblings

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