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Encourage students to be more active, not only for their physical health, but for their brain health as well!
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The Dos and Don'ts of Classroom Decorations
You might think that having lots of colorful posters in your classroom will aid students but this may not be true in reality. Read more to find out why.
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Research-Tested Benefits of Breaks
Learn about the benefits that short but frequent breaks can have on easily distracted students.
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Discover the addictiveness behind video games to understand the way students are motivated.
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Our Students Face an Attention Crisis: Understanding their Distracted Minds
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