Two of the most effective ways to learn have got to be either with games or via song. At the end of the day, everyone learns differently, but it’s so easy for things to get “stuck in your head” when something is catchy or fun. Just think of that summer jam with the tune so sticky that you can’t stop singing it no matter how much you annoy yourself. Apply this tactic with your students this year in the classroom. Middle school kids, for example, are in that awkward stage where they are going through adolescence and may not feel that great about themselves. Create some competition with classroom games to get their mind off things, and boost their motivation and self-esteem at the same time!

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