We all know the feeling of looking out over a talkative class and knowing you need them to get quiet … fast. Having a bunch of attention-getters at your disposal is the fast and fun way to get kids to...
by TeachThought Staff Welcome to a new school year! While most teachers and students have so much to look forward to as the new school year begins, at times the groans you will hear from the students are almost as...
The Week Junior is excited to offer a special giveaway that will bring history to life in your classroom! We are giving away a free timeline poster highlighting the great moments of the 21st century. It’s designed to engage and...
A choice board is a way to provide options for students. Primarily, choice boards are a way to differentiate assignments and allow students to choose from different options when they present their work. The teacher chooses the options available, and...
In recent years, language immersion programs have gained popularity across the United States, reflecting a growing recognition of the benefits of multilingualism in a globalized world. These programs, where students are taught subjects in a second language, offer a unique...
by TeachThought Staff Team-building activities are great–especially for the first day of school or early in the school year, Not only can they help establish routines, tone, and expectations, they’re also fun, and can help learners feel comfortable. Though many...
I always loved Fridays with my RTI class because that was our board game day! After brief progress monitoring, we’d dive into various board and card games designed to enhance our students’ numeracy skills. The kids eagerly anticipated these sessions,...
by Terry Heick Education is a series of learning experiences informed by policy, and actuated by teachers. Policy, by its very nature, is sweeping and ambitious. It is designed to work on various scales, is well-intentioned, and often difficult to...
If you want to start a tower garden in your classroom or school, there’s one main thing you need. And it has nothing to do with seeds, plants, or any other supplies and equipment. What you need is data. As...
Learning management systems (LMSes) are all-in-one suites for teachers and schools. The best learning management system options provide a wide range of tools for planning, administration, communication, grading, and more. There are a lot of LMS choices out there, so...
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