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How Do Shorter Lessons Help Kids, Says Olympia Della Flora? · TED Talks Daily

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Creative ways to get kids to thrive in school | Olympia Della Flora

To get young kids to thrive in school, we need to do more than teach them how to read and write -- we need to teach them how to manage their emotions, says educator Olympia Della Flora. In this practical talk, she shares creative tactics she used to help struggling, sometimes disruptive students -- things like stopping for brain breaks, singing songs and…

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  1. How Do Kids Thrive in School, Not Just Survive? at 2:48

    Teachers need to figure out how to not only teach students to read and write, but also help them manage and deal with their own emotions. Full answer

  2. What Are Some Things That Can Help a Child Thrive in School at 4:54

    Teachers must figure out where a child struggles the most and allow the child to utilize his or her strength. Full answer

  3. Can Special Treatment Aid a Child to Thrive in School at 5:17

    Yes. Full answer

  4. What Were the Results of Implementing These Changes in Olympia Della Flora's School at 7:32

    The math and reading scores exceeded the expected growth. Kids were encouraged to stay in the classroom. Full answer

  5. What Are Some Factors That Create Trauma on Developing Brains at 10:32

    The effects of childhood experiences such as an absent parent, chaotic home life, poverty, and illness can contribute to barbed wire barriers in a child’s… Full answer

  6. How Do Shorter Lessons Help Kids, Says Olympia Della Flora? at 11:15

    On TED Talks Daily, Olympia Della Flora says teachers at her school kept using shorter lesson plans built around a single focus, so children could stay with… Full answer

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