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“Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.”
— W.B. Yeats

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Research shows that distractions, confusing material, or an overwhelming amount of information can tax a student’s working memory. Here are 5 ways to better support this essential executive function.💡

How to Optimize Working Memory in the Classroom Research shows that distractions, confusing material, or an overwhelming amount of information can tax a student’s working memory. Here are 5 ways to better ...

This is Teacher Abbie for a very talented and thoughtful student, Lily! 👧🏻❤️

"Children’s brains can uniquely absorb information during this critical phase. If intelligence is defined as the ability to learn, children between the ages of 2 and 7 may be the most intelligent humans on the planet." 👧🏻💡

Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.

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We're fully booked & all set for the summer! 👩🏻‍💻☀️

Another OG Training on the way! Check this out. 😊💡

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Home Welcome! You’ve landed on The Big Dipper’s website, which means you’re about to reach the North Star: The Science of Reading Short Course! Now Available for Purchase This course offers a one-of-a-kind overview of

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Dyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people, but the experience of dyslexia isn't always the same. This difficulty in processing language exists along a spectrum -- one that doesn't necessarily fit with labels like "normal" and "defective." Kelli Sandman-Hurley urges us to think again about dyslexic brain function and to celebrate the neurodiversity of the human brain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zafiGBrFkRM

What is dyslexia? - Kelli Sandman-Hurley View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-dyslexia-kelli-sandman-hurleyDyslexia affects up to 1 in 5 people, but the experience of dyslexia isn't a...

Our summer calendar is starting to get very busy. 😊💡

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Another original character to add to their story plot. Very proud of these young writers and talented artists! 👧🏻 Thank you for sharing your work, Lily! 🎨

What can you add to the list? It's Autism Awareness Month 👧🏻🧒🏼💙

30 things members of the autism community want society to better understand about autistic people | Autism Speaks We asked members of our Instagram community to share one thing they want society to better understand....here's what they said

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Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?💡

Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning? Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?

Our after-school online classes for the spring are fully booked! 👩🏻‍🏫📚