Education

Sight words, red words, heart words, trick words, popcorn words. Whatever you call them, they are an integral part of literacy instruction at any age. So, what are sight words? And how are they different from high-frequency words? Read on...

Looking for just the right words to express a person’s characteristics or personality? This giant list provides ample ideas to give your students’ (or your own) writing some sparkle and pizzazz. You’ll find positive and negative adjectives to describe a...

This on-demand workshop for trauma training might be the most important PD you do all year. Plus it includes a certificate upon completion! Understanding trauma and how it can impact your students is a must in today’s school climate. It’s...

I’ll never forget the first time I felt my youth slipping away. For Halloween my fifth year of teaching, I showed up in a dress I had made. It was bright purple and I sewed colorful felt rockets, beakers, and...

In the vast ocean of academic tasks, writing is a challenging and crucial skill for success at school and beyond. Whether drafting an essay, composing a research paper, or jotting down notes for class, having the right tools can make...

Technology has transformed how you interact with your educational materials. From AI tutors that provide personalized learning experiences to digital platforms that organize notes efficiently, these innovative tools are transforming traditional learning methods. As a student, adapting to these technological...

Setting specific goals isn’t just about ticking off checkboxes; it’s about charting a path toward academic excellence and personal growth. As a college student, you juggle lectures, exams, and study sessions. That’s where learning goals come into play—they help you...

by TeachThought Staff In just the last decade, the image of technology in the classroom has shifted from rows of desktops in a dedicated computer lab (all facing the same direction) to one where a variety of different devices coexist,...

by Terry Heick Phonemic awareness is knowing that certain letters make certain sounds. Phonemic awareness is knowing that sounds can blend together in predictable and unpredictable ways. Phonemic awareness is about loving the sounds that letters can make, then noticing...

“Let’s get out our books and open to page __!” At least one student in the room experiences a shudder of disdain and a wave of despondency each time such words are uttered (many more students are likely experiencing this...