By creating patterns, new knowledge such as vocabulary, narrative structures, or classroom processes can be more readily encoded and retrieved in Long-term Memory while promoting engagement.
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Watch how this first grade teacher implements math centers in her classroom.
A classroom library can provide a wealth of stories for modeling and reflecting on SEL skills and behaviors.
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Digital tools can provide more reciprocal teachers and learners for students beyond their classroom walls.