Teachers discover Beyonce's 'mute challenge' is the perfect way to quiet their classrooms

Gone are the days of shrill whistles and obnoxious bullhorns to demand a classroom’s attention. Instead, teachers are opting for more creative calls-to-action, usually involving some kind of musicality. Clapping rhythms, singsongy phrases, even throwback song lyrics are fun ways to get distracted, rambunctious kids to quiet down and focus. No matter which delivery style … Read more

TikTok's kid-friendly 'water cup challenge' is a fascinating science lesson in disguise

Many are likening TikTok’s new “water cup challenge” to a game of liquid Jenga, only trading in the wooden blocks for rounds of pours. But that’s not entirely accurate. For one thing, it’s even more intense. As a Jenga aficionado (I have my own giant set at home and have yet to lose), this was … Read more