Head Start PD Series Group 1 - Elementary School Sites

The scientific method is a series of steps that help children understand their world. Teachers can help children to use the scientific method in the classroom. The steps to the scientific method may not always occur in order. Teachers should be intentional Below is a guide to help teachers encourage children to use this process in the classroom and incorporate the steps of the scientific method across various activities. Read more Tips for Teachers. And don't miss the Tips for Teachers: Dual Language Learners

Teachers scaffold children’s learning by carefully assessing children’s abilities and providing just the right level of support to help them be successful. Scaffolding occurs when teachers: • Provide children with hints when they struggle to understand concepts. • Offer a range of answers to choose from when children need additional support. • Encourage children to use additional resources to help them solve problems. Read More Tips for Teachers. And don't miss Tips for Teachers: Dual Language Learners

Making Learning Meaningful is important to children’s understanding of the learning concepts and the world around them. Teachers make learning meaningful when they: • Link new learning to children’s previous experience. • Relate concepts to children’s lives. • Provide children with hands-on learning. Read More Tips for Teachers And don't miss Tips for Teachers:Dual Language Learners