Stage It Newsletters for Educators of Ages 9-12
Read more below about Stage It’s approach and other important news and information for educators! Topics include developmental themes for children ages 9-12, instructional tips and strategies, and news about events and activities around the world. Email frequency is about once each month. An opportunity to subscribe is below.
May 2026
"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none". - Shakespeare
Trust is often described as “the glue of life” and is foundational in all relationships including the ones we have with children. Learn more about how to model it in the classroom here.
April 2026
Assessment As A Fairness Strategy
Children are often highly attuned to what is fair—and what is not. “Why does his glass have more soda than mine?” is a familiar refrain at this stage. Learn more about how to use formative assessment as a fairness strategy here.
March 2026
Children aged 9-12 possess a powerful “lie detector”. Learn more about how to model this developmental theme in the classroom here.
February 2026
In this maddening world, children ages 9-12 are struggling with moral dilemmas now more than ever. Read more about how to use this developmental theme in the classroom.
July 2025
Children ages 9-12 are experiencing profound growth. They are forming identities, testing limits, and seeking meaning in their experiences. Read more about five developmental themes to model in the classroom.