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6 Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Kids
By Gabriella Aldeman, author of Paula’s Patches Art is a creative endeavor, but it’s also much more than that. When children sit down to tackle an art project, they have to: focus follow instructions use their fine and gross … Continue reading →
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When Students Return: 4 Ways Teachers Can Encourage a Sense of Belonging in the Classroom
By Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., author of Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Part of our Cash in on Learning series by Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Click to read other Cash in on Learning posts. School … Continue reading →
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Empowering Children Through Active Listening
By Molly Breen Our days spent with young children can often be a bit of an emotional roller coaster: high highs and low lows. Part of our daily work as educators is to provide stabilizing skills and coping that help … Continue reading →
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How to Build an EC Classroom Culture Where Children Listen
By Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., author of the Learning About Me & You, Learning to Get Along®, and Being the Best Me!® series Isn’t it amazing that two-year-olds born anywhere in the world have acquired the listening skills needed to … Continue reading →
Fostering Confidence to Engage Students in Learning: A Q&A with Dr. Richard Cash
By Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., author of Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn For students to achieve academically, they must have a sense of confidence in themselves and their abilities to perform. Building students’ self-esteem and … Continue reading →
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