Teaching engineering concepts to elementary students. Plus: lessons from Dumbledore

Elementary Engineering; Lessons From Dumbledore; A Case for Finger Counting; The Notebook System; Vocabulary Must-Dos; Edutopia Twitter Chat |

View Online August 2, 2017 Elementary Engineering: From Simple Machines to Life Skills At Charles R. Drew, educators use design thinking for teaching engineering concepts to elementary students. 7 Lessons for Teachers from Dumbledore Acceptance. Kindness. Humor. One teacher shares how this iconic character has informed her teaching practice. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/BlurryMe A Case for Finger Counting New research suggests that young children may make gains in math by counting with their fingers. Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/Julia Tim A Simple Notebook System for Classroom Management This easy technique will help you calm a rowdy class—and yourself. Word Up: The Must Dos of Vocabulary Instruction Do you display words and use them daily in class? Check out these five must dos for teaching vocabulary. Don't Miss Helping Students With Autism Transition Into a New School Year Social Media Posts as Exemplars Learning to Hook an Audience Letting Students Succeed as Themselves Smart Strategies for Student Success FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@news.edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2017 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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