The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2024

It’s an indirect way of teaching reading comprehension. Natalie Wexler’s 2019 best-selling book, The Knowledge Gap , championed knowledge-building curricula and more schools around the country, from Baltimore to Michigan to Colorado , are adopting these content-filled lesson plans to teach geography, astronomy and even art history.

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MAY 6, 2024

How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School May 6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly In elementary school, students learn and refine an immeasurable number of skills. Teaching these subjects is vital because each equips students with essential knowledge and both hard and soft skills.

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MAY 2, 2024

A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2, 2024 • Studies Weekly Diverse perspectives strengthen education, according to Heather Singmaster’s EdWeek article from November 2018. They broaden students’ view of history and teach them to respect people from different cultures.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

5 Classroom Management Tips for Elementary Teachers Sep 17, 2024 • by Studies Weekly Classroom management is such a big part of teaching and has become more critical as students readjust to post-pandemic in-person learning. Role-play a whining voice versus using a big clear student voice so they understand the difference.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As I begin the new school year, I make a list of all my priorities: Lesson planning, grading, classroom setup, data analysis and new teacher mentorship. These kinds of conversations were not possible when I began teaching in the district. Building relationships with parents is at the top of the list.

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Becoming a History Teacher

JUNE 11, 2024

Photo by zhang kaiyv on Pexels.com A little while ago I had the opportunity to chat with a teacher who is 20 odd years into their teaching career. They understood the need to prioritise and advocate for lesson planning as an important aspect of beginning teacher’s training despite it being in conflict with wider school developments.

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 11, 2024

How Studies Weekly Uses Scientific Principles to Innovate Science Teaching Mar. 11, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Explore Science is Studies Weekly’s newest K-5 science curriculum. Explore Science is the scientific solution to teaching science. Innovate how you teach Science!

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 8, 2024

How to Teach Children Goal Setting Jan. Track Goals with Checkpoints and Journals One way to teach your students to track their goals is to have them draw a timeline with little checkpoints along the way of things to accomplish. Using checkpoints is a great opportunity to teach your students that small steps can lead to big changes.

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Teaching Science with and without Resources Using Studies Weekly Oct. 18, 2023 • Studies Weekly When taught efficiently, science lessons can foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of the natural world. Learn more about Studies Weekly’s science programs at studiesweekly.com/science.

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ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

Congress is weighing a significant change to the teaching profession — one that proponents hope could help attract strong candidates to the classroom while retaining those who are already in it. This was part of a larger effort the commission determined was necessary to elevate and “ rebrand ” the teaching profession.

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Igniting Passion for Teaching Science: Overcoming Challenges and Fostering Enthusiasm Oct. 23, 2023 • Studies Weekly Teaching science is a vital part of any elementary curriculum, but it’s not always easy without essential background knowledge, prep time, and supplies. Davis and Annemarie S.

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JUNE 3, 2024

March 15, 2024 How Studies Weekly Uses Scientific Principles to Innovate Science Teaching March 11, 2024 The post 3 Ways to Keep Students Engaged When Summer Is Calling first appeared on Studies Weekly.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Related Media: Voting and Elections Article Categories Corporate Educator Spotlight English Language Arts Lesson Plans Press Professional Development Science Social Studies Studies Weekly Online Summer School Teacher Tips Thinking on Education Tutorials Uncategorized Well-Being Recent Posts Lesson 6: How Do We Choose Leaders?

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

26, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Science is a critical part of elementary education. However, science incorporates elements of reading, math, social studies, and more, making it an excellent tool for teaching other subjects concurrently. Why Science Education Matters in Your Elementary School Classroom Feb.

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Studies Weekly

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Double Duty Teachers Have Double the Love for Studies Weekly Jul 11, 2024 Video Transcript Speakers: Morgan Mercado and Taylor Wallace, 4th Grade Gifted Education Teachers Morgan Mercado and Taylor Wallace: Hey, I’m Morgan, and I’m Taylor, and we’re the Double Duty Teachers. It’s so engaging.

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Moler's Musing

AUGUST 23, 2024

My day begins with teaching two 65-minute social studies periods, followed by a plan period, co-teaching a reading workshop with an ELA teacher, and ending the day with two more 65-minute social studies classes. At the beginning of the year, the name of the game is teaching the process and procedures of EduProtocols.

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MAY 10, 2024

You Have Primary Sources in Your Family May 10, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Primary sources transport students through history. You can teach your students about family-sourced primary sources with this example of a family’s records of a Mother’s Day poem written by a soldier to his mother during World War II.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What: (Description of the Strategy) Possible Sentences is a pre-reading strategy that intertwines an opportunity to activate prior knowledge and pre-teach academic vocabulary. February 26, 2024 Lesson 5: Who Can Run For Office February 26, 2024 Lesson 6: How Do We Choose Leaders?

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Studies Weekly

AUGUST 6, 2024

Help Calm your Elementary Students with these Breathing Exercises Aug 6, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Focusing your breathing with various exercises can bring a sense of calm and comfort, as well as many emotional and physical benefits. Breathing techniques can be a fun and engaging way to teach students to regulate their emotions.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Lesson Plan: 1. Before the lesson, print enough copies of the ballot found in related media for the class and create a simple ballot box for the students to put their completed ballots into. Write them down on a piece of paper and bring the paper back to class. Grades K-3) first appeared on Studies Weekly.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

5, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Whether you are just starting out with Studies Weekly or are a veteran teacher who wants to take full advantage of your publications, we want to make sure that you know about these wonderful resources! Take advantage of your resources like lesson plans, teaching strategies, printables, and more.

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Studies Weekly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Engaging Students with Studies Weekly | Teacher Testimonial Sep 06, 2024 Video Transcript Speaker: Elizabeth Spasiano, 3rd Grade Teacher, NJ Elizabeth Spasiano: The reasons that I love using Social Studies Weekly as the teacher are really three-fold. Despite the challenges she faced, she remained enthusiastic by finding joy in teaching.

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MAY 28, 2024

Educator’s Guide to Improving Student Attendance May 28, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Education in the United States has changed since the 2020 pandemic and still faces many lingering challenges due to the shutdown. They plan lessons, activities, and assignments to teach skills across many disciplines. Gottfried, M.

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 30, 2024

30, 2024 • by Debbie Bagley Some of the best teaching advice I received from my mother, a teacher of 30+ years, was a different way to look at Social Studies. Her perspective on Social Studies taught me that it is not an isolated area of study but exists in everything we teach.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

But this may be a new and different way of teaching for many current educators. Constructing lesson plans around the 5Es improves instruction and allows student-driven learning. Even Peter McLaren, NGSS author and trainer, had to relearn science instruction methods. “As What causes that to happen?’”

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Studies Weekly

APRIL 9, 2024

9, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley What is a Z Chart? How to Make a Z Chart Apr. Z charts are a fun and simple way for students to summarize information on a topic. They allow students to practice summarizing and communicating through writing, visuals, and speaking. They are also so easy to do and perfect for any subject!

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JUNE 6, 2024

6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Creating a great classroom involves thoughtful planning and preparation to ensure the space is welcoming, engaging, and conducive to learning. 15, 2024 and tell us what you love most about Studies Weekly to be entered into a raffle for a $100 Amazon Gift Card to help you get ready for the school year!

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JULY 9, 2024

March 15, 2024 The post The Nationwide Reading Struggle first appeared on Studies Weekly.

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ACRE

APRIL 15, 2024

This one-day lesson plan was developed in Spring 2024 by Dr. Marcus Witcher and covers the 1932 election, the transition of power from the Hoover to FDR administration, and early economic policies designed to combat the Great Depression. The election would mark the first of Franklin D.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

That inspired her to pursue a teaching career. She earned her elementary education degree in 1984, and since that time, has been teaching on and off for 13 years. “My My teaching career has been off and on because I was a stay-at-home mom for our three children for many years,” she said. And that has been a challenge for her. “[In

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 6, 2024

6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Every teacher knows the sheer joy that students take in becoming experts on their favorite topics! We help our students take ownership of their learning when we teach fun, engaging, and versatile strategies to help strengthen the power of their memories. Teaching one another is powerful.

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Studies Weekly

OCTOBER 7, 2024

7, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Play-based learning is a teaching method that gives children opportunities to explore and engage in joyful hands-on activities. Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin Incorporating playful learning opportunities in the classroom has so many benefits.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

13, 2024 • By Studies Weekly History would not be the same without the inspiring lives of Black humanitarians. Teaching students about these heroes can inspire them to be advocates in their communities and reach for their dreams. Learn how Studies Weekly Social Studies can help teach students about history’s humanitarians.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

The Science of Reading: Phonemic and Phonological Awareness Aug 26, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Reading has the wondrous power to transport us across time and space. The stories and characters we meet within the pages of books teach us about our world, ourselves, and others. References Explicitly Teach Rhyming. Reading Universe.

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 17, 2024

The first and second rounds of ESSER funding, ESSER I and ESSER II, are closed, but schools can still spend ARP ESSER III funds until September 30, 2024. Additionally, the Department of Education announced in late 2023 that, while schools have to obligate funds by Sept. 30, they can continue to use funds until Jan.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Famous Black Scientists Who Made History Feb 8, 2024 • by Studies Weekly Our world would look very different without the scientists who have made breakthroughs in our technology and advanced our understanding of medicine, astronomy, physics, and chemistry.

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Studies Weekly

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Instilling Conflict Resolution and Coping Skills “SEL [social emotional learning] programs are valuable tools in teaching students how to handle conflicts constructively and cope with stress,” according to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).

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