Research Papers from 2017
How Acts of Kindness Facilitate Prosocial Behaviors in an Early Childhood Montessori Classroom, April L. Malley
Choice and Growth Mindset, Neysa B. Matt
Practicing Freedom: effects of personal anti-racist engagement on a Montessori educator's experience, Maggie McCaffrey
Supporting Phonemic Awareness in a Montessori Children’s House, Molly G. McDermott
Effects of Explicit Vocabulary Instruction On Reading Comprehension, Carolyn Moscho and Ryan Moscho
Effects of the Remind App on Parent-Teacher Communication at a Mixed-Income Middle School, Kelsey Nisbet and Allison Opp
Supporting Narrative Writing Proficiency and Engagement in a Montessori Upper Elementary Classroom through the Writing Workshop Model and 6+1 Traits of Writing, Kirstin A. Nordhaus
Discovery Education Techbook Use as a Montessori Science Resource, Michelle S. Oliver
The Impact of Computer-Generated Feedback on Student Perceptions of Revision Process, Elsie K. Peterson
Incorporation of Blogging in a Middle School Spanish Classroom, Teresa Petrin
The Effect of Background Baroque Music on Work Accomplishment and Student Concentration on Days of Rapid Weather Changes., Dayani A. Pieri
Best Practices on Teaching Letter-Sound and Nonsense Word Fluency, Kirsten Rossum and Jessica Bosma
The Effect of Parent Nights on Parents’ Involvement in Homework Support for Children, Samantha Thelemann
Anti-Bias Work on Self-Identity in a Primary Montessori Classroom, Lauren A. Tift
The Effects of Calming and Cardiovascular Movement Breaks on Mathematical Fact Fluency, Ross Tollgaard and Jennifer Cuchna
The Effect of Handwriting Without Tears on Montessori Four-year-olds' Handwriting Ability, Shelley B. Valdez
Effect of Self-Regulatory Behaviors on Task Completion, Leslie M. Wertz
The Effects of IXL Practice on Geometry and Fraction Achievement, Amanda Wood and Amy Hudspith
Aerobic Exercise and its Effect on Students’ Readiness to Learn, Shanan K. Zollinger
Research Papers from 2016
The Effects of Reviewing a School’s Mission and Vision on Teacher Stress, Erica J. Adams
Filling the Gap: Phonological Awareness Activities for a Montessori Kindergarten, Shauna A. Aranas
Cooperative Activities to Reduce Aggression in Young Children, Kristin R. Beardsly Schoenherr
Grammar Instructional Strategies and Application, Brandon Becker and Jacob Westman
Developing Fluent First-Grade Readers Using Repeated Readings, Gina Bernhagen, Angela Fischer, and Jana Job
The Effects of Mindfulness on Students’ Attention, Rose Bringus
T he Effects of Work Journals, Portfolios, and Cosmic Education on Intrinsic Motivation in an Upper Elementary Montessori Environment, Heather R. Brown
Valorization of the Adolescent Personality, Maribeth Brown
The Effects of Reading Fluency in the Elementary Montessori Classroom, Melissa R. Bullerman and Ashley M. Godinez
Peer Tutoring and Cooperative Groups in the Dual Language Classroom, Cristina I. Celis
The Effects of Purposeful Work, Structured Play, and Leadership Meetings on Aggressive and Destructive Behaviors, Hannah R. Cohen
Mindfulness-Based Practice in an Elementary Classroom, Lauren M. Coiner
The Effects of Social Stories on the Problem Solving Skills of Preschoolers, Sara Cramer
Transition Strategies in Early Childhood Settings, Crystal P. Cunningham(Black)
Finding Better Ways: Exploring techniques to support Native American and Low-income Students in a Middle School, Wade Curren, Julie Curren, Caitlin Draper, and Ben Schiermeister
Increasing Number Sense through Mathematical Discourse in the Primary Classroom, Julie Danielowski
Implementation of Self-regulation and Conflict Resolution Strategies through Conscious Discipline in an Early Childhood Classroom, Alyssa F. Dapolito
The Effects of Character Education on Social-Emotional Behavior, Diane M. Dodds
Parent Communication and Earthquake Safety, Damir Dzafic
Work Conferences and Student Engagement, Hannah K. Ebner
Peer Teaching and Social Interaction, Jacqueline A. Edman and Elsabet J. Roth
Helping Third-Grade Students with Task Management in a Montessori Classroom, Jessica H. Fabel
Increasing Student Learning through Arts Integration, Codi Feland, Kylie Petrik, and Jacob Larson
Mindfulness Intervention: Usefulness In Elementary Classrooms In Regards To Transitions And Collaboration, Jessie M. Filkins
The Effects of Motivational Strategies to Increase Teachers’ Commitment and Enthusiasm, Donna A. Fiumara
The Effects of Technology on Students’ Retention of Letters and Sounds, Amanda Garcia
Close Reading Strategies for Difficult Text: The Effects on Comprehension and Analysis at the Secondary Level, Kimberly Goblirsch
The Effects of Purposeful Physical Activity on Student Concentration in a Montessori Children’s House, Sheena M. Goerg
Engaging All Students: Strategies to Promote Meaningful Learning and Increase Academic Performance, Heidi Haagenson and Casandra Schlangen
Fostering Self-Sufficiency through Problem-Solving, Elizabeth G. Hamilton
Grace in the Face of Conflict: Can Grace and Courtesy and Peace Curriculum Lessons create a Peaceful Classroom?, Baer A. Hanusz-Rajkowski
Gender and Collaborative Writing, Anna F. Hertzog
Effective Strategies for Increasing Basic Math Fact Fluency, Laura Hoelscher
Music, Community, and Cooperation in a Lower Elementary Classroom, Heidi S. James
The Effects of a Collaborative Team on Early Intervention in a Preschool, Tiffany L. James
The Effect of Creativity in Nature, Jackie M. Ji
Using Self-Monitoring to Increase Self-Regulation in Young Children, LaToya T. Jones
Implementing Technology in the Primary Montessori Classroom, Mitzi R. Jones
Vocabulary Instruction and Student Participation and Retention, Jenny A. Kading and Lisa J. Zuther
The Effects of Inquiry Based Practices on Students Problem Solving Competence, Antonio Kuklok
Project-Based Learning’s Effect on Students’ Understanding and Usage of the Engineering Design Process, Allison Larsen
Increasing Motivation to Improve Reading Comprehension, Katelyn Larson, Kelsey Ledger, and Ashley Mastel
The Relationship Between Parental Involvement and Increasing First Grade Fluency Scores, McKenzie Larson and Kelly Ogren
Beneficial Effects of Practical Life Activities and Normalization, Leah Linebarger
Grammar & Writing: Pedagogy Behind Student Achievement, Cheryl M. Louis
Using Reader’s Theater During Small Group Reading Instruction to Increase Prosody Within a Second Grade Classroom of Title I, Tier II Students, Amanda Mahlum and Stacey Knudson
Student Involvement in Gardens and Healthier Food Choices, Brittany Masters
Purposeful Movement in an Early Childhood Classroom, Dana H. McCabe
The Effects of Sign Language on Second Language Acquisition, Itzel Mejia-Menendez
Using Technology to Aid in the Differentiation of Mathematics in a Sixth Grade Classroom, Abigail Morales
The Effects of Daily Art Activities on Attention in Elementary Students An Action Research Report By Marjan, Marjan Oghabi
The Effects of Meditative Activities for Primary-Aged Children, Vanessa I. Padua-Evans
A Blended Learning Approach to Increasing Student Achievement in a Sixth Grade Mathematics Classroom Using Flipped Classroom with Tiered Activities, Krystal Peterson
Digital Video as a Summative Assessment Tool, Meghann Peterson
Mindfulness Activities in Teacher Spiritual Preparation, Suzette Quiros
Parent Involvement in Kindergarten, Martine A. Reinhardt
Communication and Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood, Alyssa K. Ringgenberg
Teaching Academic Vocabulary in Mathematics to English Language Learners, Emily M. Sasse
The Effects of Mindfulness Practices and Activities on Student Attention and Work Engagement in a Multi-age 4th to 6th grade Montessori Classroom, Jamie L. Schaub
Schoology: The Adoption of a Learning Management System, Derek Schlager
The Effects of Frequent Formative Assessment and Feedback on Summative Assessment, Matthew Schugel
The Effects that Consistent Routines have on Transitions, Sarah L. Seiberlich
The Effects of Movement Interventions on Focus and Concentration in Toddler Montessori Classrooms, Munir Shivji
Relevant Professional Development: Reflective of Adult Learning Styles, Polli E. Soholt
Growth Mindset and the Makerspace Educational Environment, Lucas Steier and Alexandra W. Young
Pants, Jacket, Hat, Boots & Mittens, Boots & Mittens: Toddlers’ acquisition of dressing skills and independence, Kimberly F. Stevenson
Roleplaying to Develop Self Regulation, Baylen N. Wagner
Effective Teacher Communication as a Bridge Between School and Home, Kimberly J. Walton
T he Effects of Loose Parts and Nature-Based Play on Creativity in the Montessori Early Childhood (3-6 year old) Classroom, Leah C. Yavuz
Effects of Directed Movement on Focus, Catherine A. Zoeckler
Research Papers from 2015
The Effects of Interactivity, Scaffolding and Modeling on Children’s Attention and Engagement During Read Aloud Time, Sara Agnello and Mary Yengle
A Toddler Mentor Program with Elementary Students to Improve the Development of Empathy, Michelle Aldrich
Increasing Intrinsic Motivation and Reading Comprehension in Children, Lucy Amundson
The Effects of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports in the Elementary Classroom, Stephanie W. Beard, Katherine L. Moe, and Julie L. Wieczorek
The Effects of Gender Grouping on Female Students’ Participation in Physical Education, Anthony Bender and Jill S. Litfin
The Effects of Differentiated Mathematics Rotations on Basic Facts, Samantha Bold and Alison Kaubisch
Improving Letter Name Knowledge in Primary Montessori, Melissa Sue Brodin
Beyond Good Manners: Gratitude and Student Engagement in Lower Elementary, Vanessa Callaghan
Cursive Handwriting with Kindergartners, Amy J. Carlson
Aligning State Developmental Standards to Toddler and Early Childhood Montessori Practical Life and Sensorial Materials, Erin H. Conway and Amanda E. Fink