Investigative journalists take deep dives into a specific event or topic. Often, these long term projects become significant reports or books. Journalists spend months and years researching and…
Investigations into Journalism
November 18, 2021
Gwen Mak
Classroom Ideas,
Comprehension,
Teacher Materials,
teenagers,
High Schoolers,
grade 9,
High School,
School,
Listening Activities,
Curricular Units,
21st Century Skills
Supporting Stressed Students (and Staff)
August 27, 2021
Gwen Mak
At Home Use,
Classroom Ideas,
Middle School,
Teacher Materials,
Training,
Your Classroom,
classroom,
listening,
High School,
21st Century Skills,
Current Events
**This is a guest post, written by Jenny Holt.
A survey by NASA of 1,600 children found that 98% of 4-5 year olds could actually be classified as “creative geniuses.” However by the time the…
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Positive messaging leaves people with the action we want them to remember to undertake, instead of what we want them to avoid. For example, we ask…
Listen, You'll Write Better
August 24, 2019
Gwen Mak
Your Classroom,
classroom,
listening,
Literacy Instruction,
High Schoolers,
High School,
21st Century Skills
We believe children need to be good listeners before they can become great readers. We also believe that listening skills lead to better writing skills - for many of the same reasons.
Happiness Happens
August 01, 2019
Gwen Mak
Character Traits,
Classroom Ideas,
Your Classroom,
School,
21st Century Skills
How have you made someone smile today? It's easy to get wrapped up in our own busy schedules and forget to check in with our loved ones, let alone extend a helping hand or kindness to strangers. But…
Increasingly, curiosity is regarded as a vital skill students need to flourish in the 21st century - not only as they progress through school, but as a foundation for succeeding in their future…
