For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning

Plus, 5 Indispensable Ways to Deepen Student Comprehension [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] August 10, 2022 [icon]You need to update your newsletter settings. [Update now for free]( [lead article image]( [For Young Kids, The Power of Play-Based Learning]( New research shows play-based learning can be more effective than direct instruction at improving outcomes for early learners—particularly in the development of mathematical and spatial skills. [5 Indispensable Ways to Deepen Student Comprehension]( Simple, in-class activities—drawn from recent research—that you can use to cement hard-won student insights. [Teaching Adolescents About Tone of Voice]( Explicit instruction can counter misconceptions that middle school students often have about what’s being conveyed through speech. [Encouraging Young Children to Develop Their Attention Skills]( Teachers can help young students learn how to focus during class meetings by taking a multisensory approach that addresses their developmental needs. [5 Tips for Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Math Classroom]( Teachers can help all students feel like they belong in math classes by creating connections between course material and students’ lives. [6 Questions To Help Students Cope With Everyday Stress]( Stress can be an overwhelming force in teenagers’ lives. A few simple questions can help them find relief and get back to learning. [5 Questions for Troubleshooting Project-Based Learning]( When PBL isn’t going as planned, sometimes it takes just a few tweaks to turn things around. [How to Use Flip With Multilingual Students]( The tech tool helps English learners develop their expressive and receptive language skills without the pressure of performing in front of the class. [Praise Can Be a Powerful Tool for Instructional Coaches]( Instructional coaches can facilitate effective instruction by giving teachers specific, actionable praise. [5 Ways to Show Compassion in the Classroom]( When students know you care about them and want them to succeed, your classroom community grows stronger. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on Pinterest]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494