The Teen Read Week campaign founded by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) began over 20 years ago to encourage teens to become active readers and more frequent library users. Mobile Ed is passionate about inspiring young learners to become readers, and we have a few fun ways that educators can make the most out of Teen Read Week. 

What’s the best way to prevent bullying in our schools? Well, a new approach to bully prevention is being implemented in schools across the country with successful results. As we enter National Bullying Prevention Month, Mobile Ed is focusing on how social-emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness in classrooms can help address and prevent bullying in schools. 

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the educational approach that helps students learn important social and emotional skills. In other words, SEL helps develop the correct skills in order to:

The Only SEL Program You'll Need This Year

This fall, Mobile Ed is launching our newest character-building program: Quest for Kindness! This brand-new program teaches social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in order to stop bullying before it starts. No one is a stranger to bullying, but this thrilling program is full of SEL skills and bullying-prevention devices that will leave your students prepared and inspired to make their school a kind and safe community. 

8 Ways to Build Student-Teacher Relationships From the Start

More and more research shows extensive benefits to building quality relationships with students from the start of the school year. Relationship-building with our students is a soft skill we can actively improve and strengthen. A healthy connection and classroom environment can change the trajectory of the school year.

Back to School Basics: Classroom Library Checklist

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we’re getting our classrooms ready to welcome new students. One crucial consideration we think about is our classroom library. Libraries are an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy school. National Book Lover’s Day is remembered on August 9th each year, and this year Mobile Ed has a few tips to ensure your library is a powerful tool in your classroom. 

Why Students of All Ages Need Read-A-Louds

Reading is a foundational skill for academic success as well as an integral life skill, but about half of adult Americans can’t read past a 6th-grade reading level. Reading aloud to our students is a significant activity known to improve student knowledge, fluency, and comprehension, but they don’t have to stop after primary school. Read-a-louds have incredible benefits for students in both primary and secondary education.

S.T.E.A.M. Reading List for Kids

Though we love conducting experiments and hands-on activities, they aren’t the only ways to learn new STEAM principles. Reading can have a prominent role in teaching students the relevance and application of STEAM subjects as well as some other subjects too. Continue reading for a reading list to begin showing students the importance of STEAM.

Try This: Nature Writing Exercises for Students

We’re all itching to be outside when the weather’s great, including our students. Nature is a strong source of inspiration, and getting outside can teach our students more than just how to be active. Writing about nature is a fun and easy way to teach students life-long analytical skills during the summer and the school year.

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The Future of Education: Exploring Student-Centered Learning in the Digital Age with Machine Learning

The American education structure has been criticized for its one-size-fits-all approach. Conventional methods, in which a teacher imparts knowledge to a passive group of students, have dominated classrooms for centuries. But as culture and technology evolve, so do our expectations and understanding of education. 

Simple Science Project: Ice Cream in a Bag

Beat the heat with a summer treat! This project uses sweet science principles to teach students about emulsion and energy while enjoying a sweet treat. Continue reading for instructions on using science to make a favorite summertime snack.