Teaching long vowels involves hearing, reading, and spelling words with lots of different spelling patterns. Teaching long ‘a’ words (as in acorn and rain) means teaching students the many ways long ‘a’ is spelled. Just fill out the form on...
by TeachThought Staff Life can be crushingly busy–especially if you’re an educator or any other profession where deadlines are constant and the pressure is, unfortunately, unrelenting. With that in mind, keeping your schedule organized and managing your time efficiently is...
On Wednesday, the Oklahoma state superintendent, Ryan Walters, issued a directive that has caused a stir in public schools across the state. Walters mandated that the Bible be integrated into the curriculum, emphasizing its historical, literary, and cultural significance. The...
In traditional school settings, discipline often follows a punitive model—break a rule and face consequences like detention or suspension. While this approach aims to deter misconduct, it frequently interrupts students’ education and may inadvertently lead to repeated behavioral issues without...
We’re not quite sure when aesthetically pleasing bulletin boards became quite “a thing” at schools. But definitely ever since I can remember, school hallways have been peppered with colorful, neat bulletin boards from the entrance to the exit. Fast-forward to...
If you have a rolling cart, you know how useful and versatile they are for the classroom. In fact, we’ve shared some of our favorite ways to use rolling carts here. That’s why we were thrilled to see such a...
A game of This or That is played by calling out two options (this or that), then having players make their choice by moving to the side of the room that represents their selection. This or That questions are great...
Dear We Are Teachers, I finished my 15th year of teaching in June and finally decided to leave the toxic school I’ve been working at my whole career. I interviewed at a school that seems like my literal dream school,...
Have you ever used or tried an electric crayon sharpener? While opinions are divided on this classroom gadget, with some calling it a “kindergarten teacher must have” and others saying it’s “frustrating,” we wanted to let you know we spotted...
Readers repeatedly come across many of the same words when they read. The most commonly used words are called high-frequency words, and they are an essential part of literacy instruction. We’re learning more and more effective ways to teach these...
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