Serving the Student, Not the System: Holistic Student Reports

If students read for at least 21 straight days will they develop the habit of daily recreational reading?

All of my students in 8th grade that read everyday for 21 days continued to read daily throughout the data collection period.

To create a new habit (reading daily), find a pre-existing habit your students already take part in and pair them together.

Primary caregiving (PCG) is a system of care in which the care of each infant or toddler is assigned to one specific infant and toddler teacher who is principally responsible for that child in the care setting.

Will using a primary caregiver structure in the Toddler/Twos classroom result in a more positive experience for teachers, students and families?

The favorable outcomes were that primary caregiver system had a positive effect on the logistics of our program, fostered stronger child to teacher bonds, reduced teacher stress, and had a positive impact on the children and families in our program.

It’s my recommendation that all early childhood centers institute primary caregiving. It truly gives our youngest students more of what they need to thrive in our care.

Cozy classrooms + Students with ADHD

Does student ownership over classroom design affect engagement?

Students having ownership over design increased responsibility, concentration, & respectful communication.

Encourage your students to design the classroom to best suite their styles and needs.

What is the perception from students and parents for learning entrepreneurial skill in elementary school?

20 out of 21 students thought they benefited from business skills, 21st century skills, and social responsibility. 20 out of 21 also found the class highly engaging and wanted the program to continue in the future.

Entrepreneurship classes should be integrated into elementary classroom teaching.

What, in light of student experience and perception, may be best practices for and extent of in-class group work?

"87 responses to the 'Best things about group work' question acknowledge that the sum of collective effort is great than the parts."

"Use this framework to apply best practices to group work and collaboration in the classroom."