{"id":99098,"date":"2026-08-25T15:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=99098"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:31:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:31:27","slug":"tips-for-teachers-from-edutopia-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2026\/08\/25\/tips-for-teachers-from-edutopia-org\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for teachers from edutopia.org"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exceptional Videos of Authors Reading Their Books Aloud for Young Students<\/strong> <\/a>— from edutopia.org by\u00a0Kristin Rydholm
\nThese 14 books can help teachers celebrate student writing by weaving literacy and social and emotional learning into the school day.<\/em><\/p>\n

This classroom scenario is an example of how finishing a piece of writing is a dual celebration\u2014an ending and a beginning. A published piece of writing means crossing a\u00a0finish line\u00a0as the culminating event within the writing process, but it is also a\u00a0starting line, where a story begins a journey of its own\u2014being read, seen, heard, and shared by others.<\/p>\n

Who better to assist with modeling these transitional and celebratory moments than 14 professional authors of picture books?<\/p>\n

Where to start
\n<\/strong>Featured below are links to exceptional authors and author\/illustrators reading their picture books. Watching these videos, a child can see and hear the diverse faces and voices of authors who have prioritized stories about kids like them.<\/p>\n

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4 Ways to Encourage Great Questions in the Science Classroom<\/strong><\/a> — from edutopia.org by Katie Budrow
\nHere\u2019s how a middle school teacher guides students to proactively ask and answer questions like \u2018why does that happen?\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

Narrow, prescribed tasks are known as convergent tasks.\u00a0Define the parts of a cell\u00a0has a specific answer. Sometimes, convergent tasks make the most sense. But whenever possible, I prefer to use broader divergent tasks, which allow for multiple ways to approach the learning.\u00a0Describe the different ways that cell parts can work together to form a system\u00a0is an example of a divergent task.<\/p>\n

Divergent tasks inherently drive more student questions, since the answers aren\u2019t just one-and-done. Divergence promotes \u201cdeep thinking, requiring students to analyze and evaluate concepts,\u201d\u00a0according to a study\u00a0on the subject. Students are not just trying to find the \u201cbest\u201d answer\u2014they\u2019re working toward a more complex concept.<\/p>\n

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A First-Week Routine That Gets Middle School Students Thinking Like Scientists<\/strong><\/a> — from edutopia.org by Bexaida Buzzie
\nHere\u2019s a day-by-day plan for guiding your students to start the year by asking questions. Just resist the urge to answer them.<\/em><\/p>\n

I realized I was spending so much of my time going over my classroom rules that I forgot that the students were there to learn how to learn.<\/p>\n

Once I took the pressure off myself, everything changed. Instead of focusing on perfection, I started to focus on curiosity and fun. Instead of cramming information and reaping frustration, I slowed down.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what my first five days look like, and how they build a foundation for scientific thinking.<\/p>\n

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15 Effective Ways to Manage Dysregulated Students<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0— from edutopia.org by Andrew Boryga
\nTeachers are seeing more big emotions and disruptive behavior in early elementary classrooms. These practical strategies can help youngsters reflect, reset, and repair.<\/em><\/p>\n

While many experts cite the pandemic’s role in creating skill deficiencies, it’s only a part of the story. Educators also point to major changes in the culture around child rearing, pointing to issues like\u00a0rising screen time,\u00a0less play, and fewer opportunities for face-to-face interaction\u2014\u201cdevelopmental needs that no digital program, however sophisticated, can fully replicate,\u201d\u00a0writes\u00a0elementary school teacher Cara Zelas.<\/p>\n

Serious behavioral issues and developmental concerns require broad support from administrators, specialists, and families. But for everyday moments that derail lessons\u2014a child melting down, refusing directions, or struggling to rejoin the group\u2014many teachers find that simple practices, consistently applied, can help turn big feelings into moments of growth instead of lost instructional time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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