Videos
Explore videos that showcase evidence-based learning practices in preK-12 schools, and see our core strategies and key topics in action.
- Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Building Emotional Literacy With a Brain Break
When students play a theater game where they name and act out emotions, they become more skilled at articulating their feelings.Your content has been saved!
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A Primer on Parent-Teacher Conferences for New Teachers
By planning more collaborative and communicative conferences, teachers can foster strong relationships with families that last all year long.Your content has been saved!
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Learning to Synthesize Through a Hands-On Activity
Using construction paper and glue sticks to practice a higher-order thinking skill makes the task more accessible for students—and more engaging. - Arts Integration
Playing an Improv Game for Character Analysis
By acting out a character’s emotions, students can practice literary analysis, sharpen their recall of story detail, and build empathy. - Brain-Based Learning
3 Key Student Mindsets to Cultivate in the Classroom
By fostering these fundamental mindsets, teachers can enhance resilience, encourage academic risk-taking, and improve stress management in the classroom. - ChatGPT & Generative AI
AI Tool Demo: Bringing Student Art to Life
Assistant Editor Daniel Leonard shows how a new AI tool can instantly animate drawings—and shares some fun applications for early elementary. - Brain-Based Learning
60-Second Strategy: 3 Noses
An active math warm-up that is inclusive and fun puts students in a positive frame of mind—and gets them ready to learn. - Communication Skills
Tackling Difficult Issues With Courageous Conversations
When students are given the agency to plan lessons around discussing topics important to them, they build a strong sense of voice and empowerment. - New Teachers
Edutopia Sessions: Classroom Management for New Teachers
In this video panel discussion, a relatively new teacher and a veteran answer questions about how to keep a class on track for learning.Your content has been saved!
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3 Tips for Better Peer Feedback in Elementary Classrooms
When young students have chances to share ideas and improve on their work with classmates, they begin to take ownership of their learning in new ways.
