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How movement helps children learn A simple dance game may improve preschoolers’ working memory

"Preschoolers’ performance on an executive function task improves immediately after they play a simple 12-minute dance game."
A game of 'freeze dance' or 'musical statues' may improve preschoolers’ working memory, says @melissa-hogenboom.bsky.social #ExecutiveFunction boldscience.org/how-movement...

The school psychologist building resilience in students and teachers Chunyan Yang works with school communities to help them thrive

“Resilience is not something individuals simply have. It is shaped by relationships, environments, and access to opportunity.”
Chunyan Yang tells Annie Brookman-Byrne how young people and educators can build resilience in the face of adversity. #EdChat boldscience.org/the-school-p...

How parents can make their children feel more loved Simply asking and answering personal questions can help

“Self-disclosure characterises loving, warm relationships, and those are, of course, critical for child development.”

Read again: Eddie Brummelman tells Melissa Hogenboom that asking and answering personal questions can help children feel more loved.

Teen mental health and technology – BOLD In this episode of EdTechnical, Libby and Owen speak with Candice Odgers about teenagers' social media use and their wellbeing.

🎧Is there a link between social media use and wellbeing in teens?
Libby Hills and Owen Henkel speak with @candiceodgers.bsky.social, who calls for a more careful reading of the evidence. #EdTech boldscience.org/teen-mental-...

How to deal with sensitive topics in the classroom Educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations

“It is important to learn and practice critical thinking and civic engagement from a young age.”
Aisha Schnellmann explains that educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations. #CivicLearning
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How teenagers use music to deal with emotions Music can help adolescents cope with stress

“Music can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation, helping teenagers name, explore, and process their feelings.”
Lorelei Aeby, Ines Daccord, & David Bürgin explain how music can help adolescents cope with stress. @jacobscenteruzh.bsky.social #EmotionalRegulation boldscience.org/how-teenager...

Does self-esteem impact children outside of school?

BOLD sat down with Eddie Brummelman, Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam, to find out.

@kidlab.bsky.social

Can conversational AI support children’s wellbeing? Young people and caregivers must be involved in the design of AI technology

“AI needs to be designed to accommodate the values of young people.”
Young people and caregivers must be involved in the design of AI technology, say Natalia Kucirkova, Alexis Hiniker, Sho Tsuji, Robert Wolfe, Aayushi Dangol, and Megumi Ishikawa. boldscience.org/can-conversa...

What’s working and what’s broken in AI assessments of learning? – BOLD Libby and Owen discuss the promises and pitfalls of AI assessment with Daisy Christodoulou from No More Marking.

🎧What’s working and what’s broken in AI assessments of learning?
Libby Hills and Owen Henkel explore with Daisy Christodoulou MBE, EdTechnical’s very first guest from two years ago. @libbylhhills.bsky.social @daisychristo.bsky.social #EdTech
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Should young people be banned from using smartphones? Adults should support young people in making healthy decisions about their phone use, rather than banning phones

“Banning smartphones entirely risks pushing smartphone use underground and driving a wedge between young people, parents, and schools.”

Still relevant: Adults should support young people in making healthy decisions about phone use, says @kathrynbates47.

How do developing brains respond to social experiences? Sofie Valk explores how our brains are shaped by both biology and the world around us

“The developing brain is remarkably plastic. It constantly changes in response to experiences.”
Cognitive neuroscientist @sofievalk.bsky.social tells Aisha Schnellmann that brains are shaped by both biology and the world around us. boldscience.org/the-cognitiv...

When helping your child hurts their progress Despite good intentions, unsolicited help can be discouraging to children

“Unsolicited help could lead children to denigrate their ability and lose motivation.”
Despite good intentions, help isn’t always beneficial for children, says Meeri Kim. #ChildDevelopment boldscience.org/when-helping...

Body image struggles affect boys too Boys can become dissatisfied with their bodies when they compare themselves with others online, but adults can help

“Boys who spend more time on Instagram say they feel pressure to look a certain way.”
Boys can become dissatisfied with their bodies, but adults can help. Jessica Felder, Tamesha Dirr, Livia von Siebenthal, Yaëlle Eschmann & David Bürgin. @jacobscenteruzh.bsky.social boldscience.org/body-image-s...

How to create joyful connections with children Joyful talk and play in everyday scenarios help children learn

“Joyful learning happens when people come together; it’s not something one person gives to another.”

A look back: Andrea Paula Goldin, Michelle Dinneen-White, and Benjamin Herold explore how joyful talk and play in everyday scenarios help children learn.

Why girls need more outdoor playtime Encouragement from caregivers and educators could help close the gender gap in outdoor play

“Nature play could help dismantle the gender stereotypes that can hold children back long-term.”
Amanda Ruggeri says encouragement from caregivers and educators could help close the gender gap in outdoor play. #Play boldscience.org/why-girls-ne...

The economist asking why differentiated instruction works Alejandro Ganimian looks at strategies for meeting the needs of all students in diverse classrooms

“Differentiation makes it possible to provide students with materials better matched to their level of preparation.”
Alejandro Ganimian tells Aisha Schnellmann about helping teachers meet the needs of all students in diverse classrooms. #EdChat
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Learning begins with language The crucial role of early language skills in children’s learning

“A powerful way in which social inequalities translate to educational inequalities is through differences in early language development.”

Revisit Charles Hulme talking with Aisha Schnellmann about the cumulative importance of children’s language development.

The power of parents in helping kids beat academic stress Positive coping strategies and parental role modeling can help reduce stress in adolescence

“Children of parents who handle stress constructively are themselves more likely to develop healthy coping mechanisms.”
Anika Stark, Claudia Woodtli, Melina Pozzy, Noemi Lutz, & David Bürgin on reducing stress in adolescence. @jacobscenteruzh.bsky.social boldscience.org/the-power-of...

Handwriting versus typing for children’s literacy Pencil and paper could lead to better learning in kindergarten

“Handwriting and related fine motor skills are linked to better academic performance in preschool.”
Writing with pencil and paper could lead to better learning than typing, says Meeri Kim. #EdChat #Literacy
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Improving early learning through classroom relationships How teachers can help young children feel valued and empowered to learn

“In a world of continuous change, one constant remains: relationships are key to children's learning and development.”
Pilar Alamos explores with Aisha Schnellmann how teachers can help young children feel valued and empowered to learn. #EdChat boldscience.org/the-developm...

How does self-esteem impact children in the classroom?

BOLD sat down with Eddie Brummelman, Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam, to find out.

@kidlab.bsky.social

How schools can adapt to teens’ sleep rhythms Working with, not against, teenagers’ body clocks can yield academic and emotional benefits

“Despite needing more sleep at this stage of life, many teenagers don’t get enough.”
Chiara Staub, Alessia Colacino, Sarah Zurmühle, & David Bürgin explain that working with teenagers’ body clocks can yield academic and emotional benefits.
@jacobscenteruzh.bsky.social boldscience.org/how-schools-...

Is safety compromised when students talk to AI chatbots? – BOLD Libby and Owen discuss the trade-off between building guardrails for safety, and achieving ambitious goals.

🎧Is safety compromised when students talk to AI chatbots?
In this short episode of our guest podcast EdTechnical, Libby Hills and Owen Henkel discuss the trade-off between building guardrails for safety, and achieving ambitious goals. #EdChat
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How metacognition can bridge the attainment gap Teaching children metacognitive strategies can increase educational equality

“Teaching children about metacognition and how to use metacognitive strategies can help address educational inequalities early on.”

In case you missed it: Melissa Hogenboom explores how metacognition – thinking about thinking – can bridge the attainment gap.

How diversity can succeed in schools Turning diversity into a classroom strength

How can schools create inclusive learning environments for all students, especially those with migration backgrounds?
Gülseli Baysu, Aileen Edele, Linda Juang, and Maja K. Schachner explain how to turn diversity into a classroom strength. #Diversity boldscience.org/how-diversit...

What is metacognition? – BOLD Cognition is the set of mental processes we use to think, reason, make decisions, and solve problems. Metacognition is thinking…

What is metacognition, or 'thinking about thinking'?

Find out how metacognition can help children learn, and how to teach metacognitive strategies in our new explainer.

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Why children’s language and emotion regulation go hand in hand Language skills and self-regulation develop together in early childhood

“Children who teachers said were better able to manage their emotions made more progress in telling stories over the year.” Pilar Alamos and Catalina Lecaros explain how language skills and self-regulation develop together in early childhood. boldscience.org/why-children...

What helps children learn language? Sho Tsuji is showing that there are many paths to a rich language-learning environment

“Language is one of the core human capacities shaped by experience.”

Highlighting a past favorite: Sho Tsuji tells Annie Brookman-Byrne about the role of the social environment in young children’s language learning.

The good and bad of kids’ boredom Adults can teach children how to manage boredom

“Much like how pain motivates action to find relief, state boredom pushes us to seek out more fulfilling opportunities.”
@meeri.bsky.social explains that adults can teach children how to manage boredom. #Boredom #ChildDevelopment
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How does the teenage brain develop? Brenden Tervo-Clemmens explores what daily changes in brain function mean for teens’ lives and education

“Adolescence is a sensitive period for learning, social-emotional growth, and building key relationships.”
Brenden Tervo-Clemmens explores what daily changes in brain function mean for teens’ lives and education. @tervoclemmensb.bsky.social #BrainDevelopment boldscience.org/the-neurosci...