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Beat the Forgetting Curve: Three Ways to Make Learning Stick
Hermann Ebbinghaus discovered something both fascinating and frustrating: we forget most new information shockingly fast . Within a day, much of what we learned can fade unless we actively work to keep it. This steep drop-off is known as the Forgetting Curve , and it shows why cramming rarely works and why long-term retention requires more than just exposure. The good news? We can flatten the curve. Here are the three most powerful, research-backed strategies to help your le
Rachel Allen Dillon
Dec 6, 20252 min read


When Kids Want to Give Up: 5 Ways to Keep Little Artists Creating
If you’ve ever helped in an elementary art classroom, you know the scene — colorful supplies everywhere, a buzz of energy, and one small...
Rachel Allen Dillon
Oct 11, 20252 min read


5 Reasons Parents Should Encourage Art
In their book Your Brain on Art , Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross explain how creativity changes the brain and helps people flourish. For...
Rachel Allen Dillon
Sep 28, 20251 min read


Faster Way to Make a Learning Video
I just finished creating my sixth elementary school art lesson video. My first video was 21 minutes long. It's filled with great...
Rachel Allen Dillon
Feb 11, 20211 min read
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