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We Are Teachers: What Is Genius Hour and How Can I Try It in My Classroom?
Genius Hour is inquiry-based, student-directed learning. It gives students an opportunity to look at the big wide world around them and explore their own unique interests in a loosely structured, but supported way. This article gives...
Edutopia
Edutopia: Activities That Prime the Brain for Learning
Brain breaks and focused attention practices help students feel relaxed and alert and ready to learn. Brain breaks create a state of relaxed alertness, while focused attention practices help students slow down and focus on a stimulus....
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Education Corner: Tips for Increasing a Student's Attention Span
This article lists tips and strategies that can help increase attention span and improve overall task performance in the classroom.
PBS
Pbs: Tips for Helping Your Child Focus and Concentrate
Concentration is like a muscle that requires regular exercise to strengthen. This article gives tips to help your kids build their concentration muscles.