Jacqueline Chaney’s 2nd grade class buzzes with activity all day long, and a good chunk of it takes place in groups. By just the second month of school, the 7- and 8-year-olds move effortlessly in and ...

The new question-of-the-week is: How can teachers maximize student learning gained by group work? Group work can be an engaging and academically rewarding instructional strategy—when done well. Of ...

Group of tired school kids feeling bored while sitting in the classroom during the lecture. [W]hat is often overlooked is that some of the most transformative benefits of physical activity happen in ...

When the weather outside is frightful, the right activity can transform students’ pent-up energy into laughter, movement, and ...

Online learning can leave students feeling lonely and disengaged. Tracy DeCicco explains how incorporating group activities into coursework can get them re-engaged with the materials – and each other ...

Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday to help students cultivate an “attitude of gratitude.” And what’s more, research shows that it’s really good for both them and their teachers! Among other benefits, ...