Project- and play-based learning are essential in the early grades to develop creative learning dispositions during the brain's most active period of synaptic growth. Here are five strategies that can be implemented in early learning...

There are many different types of communication technology. They all have different strengths. It is important to think about which type of communication is best for each occasion. Learn about five different methods of online...

Listening and responding on topic during a conversation is a skill our kids need to practice and learn. Here are two fun ways to practice this skill. You can do these activities with groups of kids, or pairs of kids. If you are working...

Don't assume that the young people in your life are fine. Don't assume that what you see is all there is to know. This blog describes an encounter that a young boy had that helped him feel "seen" and understood by adults. Listening is...

Maths Maps is a collaborative project where participants use Google maps to choose a location within one of the cities highlighted, then create a Math problem about the site. The problems are marked on the map with various colors...

As young children begin keying into symbols, they are making a huge conceptual leap: they're learning that a picture can convey a message. The following anecdotes track practical applications of children's interactions with...

Explore the time line from 1960 to the 2000s about Mars Missions. Choose from news, explorations, blogs, gallery, and missions to learn more about Mars exploration.