More state laws require recess. Plus: activating the brain with movement breaks

Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess; Activating the Brain With Movement Breaks; Teaching Students to Paraphrase |

View Online March 20, 2019 Credit: Photo by Noah Silliman on Unsplash Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess Unstructured playtime is making a comeback in schools as frustrated teachers, parents, and advocacy groups demand legislative action. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Activating the Brain With Movement Breaks Research has shown that short movement breaks help students get focused, improving both skill-building and knowledge retention. Credit: ©iStock/FatCamera Teaching Students to Paraphrase Ideas for scaffolding paraphrasing so that students correctly learn this valuable but difficult-to-master skill. Credit: ©Ikon Images/Jens Magnusson A Game-Based Approach to Test Prep Tying fun goals to standardized test preparation helps students stay focused as they review several months' worth of content. Credit: ©Shutterstock/DGLimages Classroom Management Tips for Co-Teachers Strategies tailored to the special challenges teachers face when they work together in the classroom. Don't Miss The Key to Effective Classroom Management 60-Second Strategy: Discussion Mapping Rethinking Assistive Technology Responding to Students With Addiction When Am I Ever Going to Use This? FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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