Jessica Barrett on LinkedIn: 5 Ways to Inspire Kids to Become Scientists | ExploreLearning (2024)

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"Connecting things to the real world that they can relate to is a great way to engage them. [...] You don’t have to teach straight from the book."

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"Students’ mental health and social-emotional needs have risen in recent years, but schools have reported feeling less equipped to meet those needs. For some students, after-school programs have filled the gap.Studies suggestthat after-school programs are beneficial to children’s social-emotional and behavioral health through activities designed to support social skills and peer relationships."

1) Give teachers autonomy; 2) Incorporate more grant planning & lesson planning time; 3) Be an active listener; 4) Show acknowledgement of success; 5) Support mental health

"Like many principals, I’m an optimistic person by nature. But in mid-February, I felt myself struggling to change my heartache of stress into heartfelt joy. When I analyzed why I was feeling this way, it became clear that I wasn’t living my “why” for working in public education. I was drowning in meetings that discussed adult issues instead of being focused on student learning and the experience ofbeinga student at my school. After consulting with a colleague, I decided to change how I was spending my time at work. That small change had ahugeimpact on my ability to refocus and feel fulfilled."

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