When the final bell of the school year rings, it can feel liberating, exhilarating, and engender a sense of freedom. You have a whole summer to do nothing except soak up the sun and enjoy yourself. But is that really the best you can do? While spending some quality down time is certainly important, it’s … Continue reading “Self-Education on Summer Break”
Month: July 2022
Teaching Poetry in the Classroom
Poetry has a place in education, even among the elementary grades. It can be included as part of reading, writing, and language lessons, and adds additional value to classroom themes, projects, celebrations, and other important events. Here are five good reasons to include poetry in the classroom. Builds reading, speaking, and listening skills Children who … Continue reading “Teaching Poetry in the Classroom”
Guest Blog: How Learning to Code Helps Students Develop Essential Skills
Since the rise and proliferation of the internet in the late 1990s, coding has become an increasingly vital skill in the workplace. While coding may not be the most obvious choice for young learners, it is, in fact, a great subject to study, even for students as young as 5-10 years old. Beyond the obvious … Continue reading “Guest Blog: How Learning to Code Helps Students Develop Essential Skills”