Learn how playful behavior appears to have positive effects on the brain and on a child’s ability to learn.
This resource explores why play is important, the difference between structured and unstructured play, and play at the different developmental levels.
Through play, children can develop important life skills that help prepare them for experiences later in life. There are two types of play:...
A blog post that provides six strategies for families to "reset" students' interest in and joy of reading.
From PBS Kids Parents, discover how telling stories support student learning.
If you are an elementary school teacher looking for straightforward ways to integrate story exploration into your classroom, Storyline Online is a...
Evidence based early literacy instructional strategies from preschool through grade two.
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...
From Google's website:"Interland is an adventure-packed online game that makes learning about digital safety and citizenship interactive and...
Letting your students use online programs in your classroom can raise privacy and digital safety questions. Even though there are filters in place,...
Play with letters, words, and sounds! Having fun with language helps your child learn to crack the code of reading.
This Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest video shows how to implement research-based literacy practices from the What Works Clearinghouse...
This article from Edutopia outlines some useful apps for special education students that need help with social and emotional issues. While these apps...
A quick resource discussing common myths and stereotypes about autism.
Educators and parents need to be ready for at-home virtual learning with inclement weather and potential days for remote learning. View this resource...
Looking for news, blogs, articles, or videos based on a particular neurodiversity?Different Brains has a vast resource section, where you can find...
These resources are for parents, teachers, and neurodiverse primary and secondary students. Through the passionate efforts of a great many...
The Office of Student Support and Accessibility is teaming with The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based education nonprofit, to operate the Indiana...
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...
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...