Educational Links 5/24/15

Brain-Based Learning 

http://www.edutopia.org/blogs/beat/brain-based-learning 

Compare & Contrast Map - A Writing Template for Elementary School Students 

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2016/05/compare-contrast-map-writing-template.html#.V0OsTb7LAWS 

Study Explores Nature’s Role in Learning

http://www.childrenandnature.org/2016/05/20/study-explores-natures-role-in-learning/ 

What Students Think About The Power of Coding

http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/trends/2307-students-kids-coding-videos?utm_content=buffer1a1ef&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer#.Vu-G1-EBkPA.twitter 

Secrets of a Math Master

http://anniemurphypaul.com/2016/05/secrets-of-a-math-master/ 

How Sensory Processing Issues Can Affect Motor Skills 

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/sensory-processing-issues/how-sensory-processing-issues-can-affect-motor-skills?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=understoodorg 

4 Timeless Elements Of Strong Student-Teacher Relationships

http://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/student-engagement/4-timeless-elements-strong-student-teacher-relationships/ 

 Almost everyone has a favorite teacher, and those we liked less. What causes us to still cherish these relationships and harbor powerful sentiments of respect and affection (and sometimes a shuddering dislike) for those individuals who were responsible for mentoring us? The answer is quite simple. It’s how the student teacher relationships were developed, nurtured, and given space to evolve.