Building a positive staff culture takes work. Plus: summer fun with the brain in mind

Building a Positive Staff Culture Takes Work; Summer Fun With the Brain in Mind; Recognizing and Alleviating Math Anxiety |

View Online June 27, 2018 Credit: ©iStock/jacoblund Building a Positive Staff Culture Takes Work If schools want a strong collegial atmosphere, they need to foster it intentionally—both across the school and on smaller scales. ©Twenty20/@meganography Summer Fun With the Brain in Mind Summer brain-based games for parents to play with their kids to activate the joys of learning, decision making, and questioning. Credit: ©Twenty20/@darby Recognizing and Alleviating Math Anxiety Math anxiety affects almost half of elementary school students. Spot the symptoms and use these strategies to counteract it. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation 60-Second Strategy: Snowball Toss A quick, fun classroom activity fosters open dialogue while releasing pent-up energy. Credit: ©Shutterstock/LStockStudio Prioritizing Agency for Students With Disabilities When students with disabilities develop self-advocacy and self-determination, they can engage more effectively in their education. Don't Miss Bringing a Therapy Dog to School Turning Summer Reading Loss Into Learning Gain Encouraging Persistence in Math Simple Relationship-Building Strategies Boosting Student Engagement Through Project-Based Learning 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.   © 2018 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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