Category: Classroom Application

The Power of Two: Why Librarian-Teacher Collaboration is the Ultimate Classroom Hack

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You’re staring at a new unit plan, trying to figure out how to weave in media literacy, find credible primary sources, and keep thirty different students engaged—all while hitting your state standards. It feels like a solo mountain climb. But here’s the thing: you aren’t alone on that mountain. Just down the hall—or perhaps right … read more »

Every Voice Matters: Using Inquiry to Bring All Learners Into the Conversation

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How often does this happen in your classroom? You pose a thought-provoking question, and before you even finish the sentence, the same two or three hands are already straining toward the ceiling. In the front row, you have Lexie, who thrives on the quick-fire rhythm of a live discussion. But in the back corner, there’s … read more »

Fairy Tales, Fables, and Myths, Oh My!

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“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”—Albert Einstein February is full of love, pride, historical connection, celebration, and the annual observation of a precognitive weather-forecasting rodent—but it’s also the birth month of a storytelling legend. Whilem Carl … read more »

Open-Ended Questions: A Powerful Tool for Language and Vocabulary Development

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When teaching children, especially young learners, questions are more than just a way to check for understanding. They’re a gateway to deeper thinking, richer conversations, and meaningful learning. But not all questions are created equal. Open-ended questions, which invite more than a simple “yes” or “no,” encourage children to reflect, express themselves, and explore ideas. … read more »

Celebrating Girls in Science and Engineering Through Hands-On Learning

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Observed annually on February 11th, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science globally acknowledges the vital contributions of women and girls to STEM fields. This day offers an opportunity for educators to highlight famous women in science and also create learning experiences that engage students in hands-on learning activities. As students participate in … read more »

Dig Deeper: Research Strategies That Strengthen Digital Storytelling

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Students open their laptops, type a topic into Google, click the first three links, and boom—they believe they’re “done with research.” The result? Their digital stories feel flat and predictable, filled with the same surface-level information anyone could gather in seconds. Digital storytelling has real potential to engage students, but only if there’s solid research … read more »

It Takes a Village: Inclusive Communication Strategies for Every Family

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If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to support that child’s parent. Ann Douglas Consistent and meaningful communication between teachers and families helps students thrive academically and socially. Mid‑year is an ideal time to reconnect with parents and guardians and reestablish touchpoints so everyone can continue working together to … read more »

Building Daily Routines That Make Executive Function Skills Stick

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In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we introduced and defined core executive function (EF) skills and highlighted Chrome browser tools that support students in developing these skills. We are now ready to focus on the critical step of implementation. We’ve established that executive function skills are teachable – not fixed traits; the … read more »

Engaging Students Through the Milan—Cortina 2026 Winter Games

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“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part.” Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympics Children and adults worldwide look forward to the Winter Olympic Games, an event that brings together athletes from across the globe to compete, inspire, and showcase their skill, determination, and creativity. The Winter … read more »

Chrome Tools That Support Executive Function and Lighten Cognitive Load

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In Part 1 of our blog series, we examined ten key executive functioning skills and why they are critical to improving academic achievement. Today, we focus on how to bolster students’ executive functioning skills and explore strategies to leverage Chrome browser features to support them. These tools are more than productivity hacks; just like when … read more »