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The Cognitive Benefits of Play: Effects on the Learning Brain
Learn how playful behavior appears to have positive effects on the brain and on a child’s ability to learn.
Why Play is Important
This resource explores why play is important, the difference between structured and unstructured play, and play at the different developmental levels.
Parents' Guide to Structured Vs. Unstructured Play
Through play, children can develop important life skills that help prepare them for experiences later in life. There are two types of play:...
Family Reading Reset
A blog post that provides six strategies for families to "reset" students' interest in and joy of reading.
How Telling Stories Helps Kids Learn
From PBS Kids Parents, discover how telling stories support student learning.
Storyline Online
If you are an elementary school teacher looking for straightforward ways to integrate story exploration into your classroom, Storyline Online is a...
Early Literacy Instruction Strategies
Evidence based early literacy instructional strategies from preschool through grade two.
The Science of Reading and The Developing Brain : Birth to Age 5 What We Know and What We Do
From birth to age 5, a child’s brain develops more than at any other time in life. Early brain development has a lasting impact on a child’s...
Interland - Play Your Way to Digital Citizenship
From Google's website:"Interland is an adventure-packed online game that makes learning about digital safety and citizenship interactive and...
Teacher & Student Privacy Online
Letting your students use online programs in your classroom can raise privacy and digital safety questions. Even though there are filters in place,...
Tips for Parents of Kindergarteners
Play with letters, words, and sounds! Having fun with language helps your child learn to crack the code of reading.
Integrating Play Into Literacy Instruction
This Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest video shows how to implement research-based literacy practices from the What Works Clearinghouse...
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Apps for Special Ed
This article from Edutopia outlines some useful apps for special education students that need help with social and emotional issues. While these apps...
Autism - Myths & Stereotypes
A quick resource discussing common myths and stereotypes about autism.
Virtual Learning Day Guidance
Educators and parents need to be ready for at-home virtual learning with inclement weather and potential days for remote learning. View this resource...
Different Brains
Looking for news, blogs, articles, or videos based on a particular neurodiversity?Different Brains has a vast resource section, where you can find...
Neurodiversity Hub
These resources are for parents, teachers, and neurodiverse primary and secondary students. Through the passionate efforts of a great many...
Supporting Families with Indiana Learns
The Office of Student Support and Accessibility is teaming with The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit, to operate the Indiana...
Learning Lab: Live Chat
Do you have a certain goal in mind but are unsure of which technology tool may best suit your needs? Are you looking for a protocol to get your...
Integrating Technology into Reading using ChatterPix
In this Fall into Reading session, Ms. Conde will be sharing her love of all things reading and her wealth of knowledge around integrating reading...
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