Practicing music increases synapses and gray matter in your brain. This helps not only in the playing of an instrument but in any life activity where learning and memory are needed. @susanmagsamen
How arts education builds better brains and better lives https://t.co/dFy2qAr4pJ
Earth Day is a reminder to protect and care for the environment not only for ourselves, but future generations. Educators can celebrate by engaging students in crafts, reading stories about the Earth, teaching how to preserve natural resources and more. #WEareNJEA#EarthDay
Censorship is affecting our school libraries. From Jan. to Aug. 2023 alone, libraries in NJ faced 10 attempts to restrict book access and encountered 23 challenges against specific titles. Defend the freedom to read this #SchoolLibraryMonth. #WEareNJEA https://t.co/DRun1WFLgq
Want to help your students destress before a test? Consider using these tips to calm their nerves. #EWOpinion#HelpStudentsThrive https://t.co/B87Twz27Zd
A simple drawing activity can give you a better handle on studentsβ depth of understanding than a multiple-choice quiz. How? It's all about knowing what to look for. ποΈ
I totally agree! We should always read out loud. I did this today and understood a poem so much better than before. #TEC207S24@RiderCEHS@RiderUniversity
Reading out loud to your students doesn't need to be reserved for elementary school. Research shows the practice can have powerful benefits for *all* ages. ππ£οΈ
I was very fortunate to meet Patrick Rosal on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for a literary reading of his works. It was such a great event at Rider University. So glad I picked up his book!! @patrickrosal@RiderUniversity@RiderCEHS#TEC207S24
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Hereβs a FREE template to streamline their thought process: https://t.co/omYElPktv0
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A few minutes set aside at the end of class can make all the difference. β° Hereβs a hearty list of impactful, teacher-tested closing activities to try: https://t.co/n6wMnGNUbe