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Jessica Jensen in a classroom

Arts Bridge Scholar: Jessica Jensen at Brookhaven Elementary

There are so many benefits to simply learning student's names that I would implore future arts bridge scholars to make this a priority! Set aside a few minutes at the beginning of each class to learn and remember each of the student's names. They will know you care about them, focus, and understand you as a teacher so much better.

Teacher in front of a classroom with students

Thinking With Littles: Ideas for Using Thinking Routines in Early Childhood Classrooms

Circle of Viewpoints challenges students to look for possible perspectives, and then act, dance, or respond as that person.

People around table in discussion

Thinking Across Generations

Circle of Viewpoints challenges students to look for possible perspectives, and then act, dance, or respond as that person.

Kids running around in a classroom

Me on the Map

Circle of Viewpoints challenges students to look for possible perspectives, and then act, dance, or respond as that person.

Students around a computer learning

Belonging is My Co-Teacher

Circle of Viewpoints challenges students to look for possible perspectives, and then act, dance, or respond as that person.

Students in a library talking

The Explanation Game

Circle of Viewpoints challenges students to look for possible perspectives, and then act, dance, or respond as that person.

Women talking at a desk

Give One, Get One

Circle of Viewpoints challenges students to look for possible perspectives, and then act, dance, or respond as that person.

Children sitting on the ground

Beginning, Middle, End

Circle of Viewpoints challenges students to look for possible perspectives, and then act, dance, or respond as that person.

Teacher teaching a class in a classroom

The Liminal Space

Circle of Viewpoints challenges students to look for possible perspectives, and then act, dance, or respond as that person.