Why Daily Practice Works
Okay, so I was drowning in worksheets. As a first-grade teacher, I had to find a way to fit in all the math and phonics review without turning into a homework monster (our school didn't believe in homework, which is a whole other can of worms). So, I created "Daily Practice" - a quick 10-minute chunk of time for review.
It was basically a desperate attempt to survive, but it ended up being a total game-changer. I mean, who knew that a little bit of practice every day could work wonders? It turns out, science is on my side! Research shows that short, regular practice is way better than cramming.*
I've come a long way since those early days of cutting and pasting worksheets. Now, my "Daily Practice" pages are fun, engaging, and totally teacher-friendly. And guess what? You can grab them on Teachers Pay Teachers!
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*"Improving Students' Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology (Dunlosky et al. 2013)
A comprehensive meta-analysis revealed that "distributed practice," or spacing out learning sessions, significantly outperforms cramming information together. This research, applicable across age groups, emphasizes the benefits of spaced repetition and retrieval practice for long-term memory retention. While high school students can employ tools like study games online or weekly study groups, early elementary learners can effectively benefit from simple strategies such as daily review games and short quizzes, making learning engaging and impactful.
