We spend much time teaching our students how to self regulate and calm themselves. It’s easy to forget there is often a gap between knowing and doing. This piece explains how to bridge that gap. edutopia.org/article/teachi… via edutopia

One of the undeniable joys of the first week of school are the random pop-in's from former students to just say hi and check in. Seriously: it's restorative every single time. AND a reminder that the long view matters in this work.

How can you keep track of every student’s strengths and needs to inform your curriculum planning? Jorge Valenzuela suggests trying a simple visual tool called an empathy map! 🗺️

What’s the best seating option for high school students? 🤔 Here’s one teacher’s take: edut.to/3WEXJxO

An effective *and* super cute way to build confidence with reading: Reading therapy dogs! 🐶📖 Here’s how reading partnerships between dogs and students can build literacy skills, confidence, *and* a love of reading. edut.to/3MrB3Ls

How can inviting families into the classroom to read books in their home language foster a deep sense of belonging for students? Watch to find out! 💗

Want to get your preschool students on the same page with classroom norms? 📖 Try social stories! Here’s how they can help teach concepts like personal space, conflict resolution, and using kind words: edut.to/3MrjPOs

In Rigor Redefined power of core academic content knowledge is front and center through short and sharp reading, writing, & talking routines that take a few minutes everyday. Check out a way to structure this type of work edutopia.org/article/strong… edutopia Solution Tree

You’re a new principal, and your staff is at odds with each other—how do you bring them together? 🤝 Paul G. Young, PhD offers a guide to creating positive change in your school. edut.to/3YXg1vQ

Dysgraphia can look like messy handwriting—but it’s a lot more than that. ✍️ Here’s what to know: edut.to/3MgHO2O

If your students are often glued to their phones, this strategy is for you. Find out how starting class with compelling questions can increase classroom conversation and decrease screen time! 🙌 edut.to/3AOCAIW

From preschool_vibes_ on IG: “🌬️💨 Curiosity took flight in today's class as we explored the power of wind! 🍃📚 In this video, I’m thrilled to share a super fun and interactive science experiment inspired by our weather week studies. 📘 We started off by diving into two books:

Enjoyed sharing my insights for this post via edutopia 5 Essential Tech Talks to Have With Students edutopia.org/article/techno… #education #edchat #edtech #k12 #teaching #backtoschool

Embedding literacy across *all* content areas is crucial for student success. 📖🏆 Instructional coach Peg Grafwallner shares ways to focus on literacy—even in classes “where the content may not obviously lend itself to reading skills and strategies.” edut.to/3Z88uuh

An effective *and* super cute way to build confidence with reading: Reading therapy dogs! 🐶📖 Here’s how reading partnerships between dogs and students can build literacy skills, confidence, *and* a love of reading. edut.to/3MrB3Ls

How can you respond to students’ needs—without taking on too much emotional burden yourself? 🧳 New teachers, you might not have received training on this, but seasoned educators say it’s crucial. Here’s how to create healthy emotional boundaries: edut.to/3MjISmC

Bring science lessons to life with our full library of resources for educators! 🧪🌟 Find innovative, teacher-tested strategies: edut.to/4cPTyUG

We must confront the biases in AI—and in ourselves—as we strive for educational equity, Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier write in their new book. “Our children’s futures depend on the hard work required to get this right.” edut.to/4cPwky7

Boost students’ focus and engagement with these tips from Sarah Kesty! 🚀 They’ll help you support executive function skills in your learning environment: edut.to/3Suh960