We often think of play as something kids do for fun outside the classroom, but games can also be used effectively in schools.

Give kids responsibilities. Doing chores at home can prepare kids for classroom responsibilities, such as being a line leader. Matteo Enna, a kindergarten teacher in California, recommended that ...

“The kids need the movement breaks. I figured why not share my passion with them,” she said. Desso’s other passion is fitness, and she happens to be a body builder outside of the classroo ...