While everyone loves to relax in the summer heat and have lots of fun, it is also a time where our learning can slow down or stop completely. This phenomena is called the “summer slide”. While this is something we all should avoid, we’ve come up with some ways to keep learning while still having …
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At the moment, there is uncertainty whether or not in-class learning will resume full time. Nevertheless, the beginning of the year is crucial for students to connect not only with their teachers but also with each other. It is also important to note that each child’s social skills are different. By observing how your students …
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This year has been a learning curve for us all, in many different ways. From learning how to successfully teach virtually, finding ways to manage your children’s school from home, adapting to all the changes happening in everyday life, and so much more. We have seen countless opportunities for learning and growth over the past …
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Student comprehension skills are automatically tracked with Dreamscape helping teachers support learners in their individual development. FEATURED LEARNING GUARDIAN GLENORA SCANLAN, HALIFAX REGIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATION THE CHALLENGE Teachers report struggling with assessing comprehension skills of learners in the classroom. The struggle is compounded by increased diversity in student skills. Delivering adaptive and personalized learning …
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Over thirty-seven million students in the United States are using the common core standards to learn. Nearly three million students are enrolled in public schools grades K-12 in the state of Florida, making it the third-largest public school system in America. In January of 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to eliminate Common …
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One of the most time-consuming parts of teaching is lesson planning and prep work. People who don’t teach often speak of how nice the schedule must be—getting home earlier than most jobs, no need to sit at a desk all day, and, most importantly, those summers off! What people don’t understand is that the amount …
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Combining learning with fun can be a difficult thing to do. So we’ve gathered the top 10 teacher bloggers that have mastered the art of marrying the two to give students the best experience in the classroom. TEACHER TOOL KIT Ross McGill is an award-winning deputy head teacher working in North London. Teacher Toolkit is one of …
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Everyone has those students who are just not interested in prose, and when it comes to poetry, the options in the past that are suitable for children have not been very robust. There’s the Where the Sidewalk Ends series for very young readers, but what about those upper elementary and middle school readers? Here are some recommendations …
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My name is Julia Rivard Dexter and I am the co-founder and CEO of Squiggle Park and Dreamscape. Both are digital literacy games designed to deliver the English Language Arts literacy curriculum through video games kids love, increasing kids motivation and skill in reading. On April 9th, 2020 we were informed by a parent of …
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Written by Shelby Clifford Sometimes multiple choice reading comprehension questions can be tricky to answer but there are lots of reading methods (in the form of mnemonics) that can help students select the right answer. Below you’ll find a list of different mnemonics that can easily be used when playing Dreamscape, taking an in-class reading test, or sitting …
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