Educational Link 2/9/20

When Teachers Make Room For Their Own Curiosity They Defend It For Children

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/55081/when-teachers-make-room-for-their-own-curiosity-they-defend-it-for-children

Short Lessons on Colds and Flu

https://www.freetech4teachers.com/2020/02/short-lessons-on-colds-and-flu.html

The Power of Rap and Hip-Hop in the Classroom

https://www.edutopia.org/article/power-rap-and-hip-hop-classroom

The Best Edtech for Students Is Backed by Research. Here’s What to Look For.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-02-06-the-best-edtech-for-students-is-backed-by-research-here-s-what-to-look-for 

Valentine’s Day Party Games for the Classroom

https://www.teachhub.com/valentine%E2%80%99s-day-party-games-classroom

Getting started with early literacy

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2020/02/06/getting-started-with-early-literacy/

12 Strategies For Creating A Culture Of Problem-Solving In Your Classroom

https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/12-strategies-creating-atmosphere-problem-solving-classroom/?fbclid=IwAR0EmtYwL_aw_dC9oUJwpCDSlmm9B72gIghwDGCOEB5zgY5rFeANF1-JvSc

Problem-solving, creative thinking, and critical thinking are both skills and habits that allow students to apply and transfer academic knowledge into real-world application. Unfortunately, problem-solving isn’t a significant part of most curriculum in K-12 schools.