The word is out: Journaling is good for your mental health! One of its greatest benefits is reducing stress by encouraging mindfulness and gratitude. (See more benefits of journaling here.) Use these gratitude journal prompts with your students to invite...
by TeachThought Staff There are many ways to encourage a child, but for students of any age, honest, authentic, and persistent messages from adults that have credibility in their eyes are among the most powerful. The National Center on Quality...
Abstract Collaboration between teachers and principals is essential for creating thriving educational communities that enhance student achievement and teacher performance. This article explores the transformative power of a collaborative, unified approach, emphasizing the need for intentional, purpose-driven collaboration. It outlines...
Once more for the people in the back: Graphic novels are books! Not only do they “count” as reading (how silly to think otherwise), but the best graphic novels are an invaluable tool to help early readers learn to love...
Every teacher knows that the journey from 1st to 8th period isn’t just about lesson plans and student engagement—it’s a full-on transformation of our mental state. We all start the morning with fresh, flowing, and precise words. But fast-forward a...
Did you know that some car manufacturers offer teacher discounts? It’s true! So before you purchase your next vehicle, be sure to check out programs like this one from General Motors. Enjoy a $500 incentive on select Chevrolet and Cadillac...
Want an activity that will have your students blooming in your classroom? Elementary school is the perfect time to nurture the inner artist that lives in every child. What better way than to encourage them to learn to draw something...
by Terry Heick In a profession increasingly full of angst and positioning and corrective policy, there are few ideas as easy to get behind as equity. Equal. Equality. Equity. Equilibrium. Equate. These are all fine ideas—each tidy and whole, implying...
by TeachThought Staff Definition: Duolingo is a popular language-learning platform that provides free online courses in multiple languages. Audience: K-12 Teachers, Students It offers a gamified approach to language learning, making it engaging and interactive for users. Duolingo offers courses...
Innovative Methods in Language Learning: How Technology is Transforming Education Learning a new language is kinda like standing before the ruins of the Tower of Babel, tasked with rebuilding it. The stones are so large… so many. They look so...
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