Education

In the park next to my home, where I take my dog for long Saturday afternoon walks, is a Story Walk. In case you have never had the pleasure of visiting one, a Story Walk is a fun, interactive way...

Salt painting is a fun and easy way to combine creativity with a dash of science. You can create vibrant and textured masterpieces or just have some creative fun with a simple recipe that uses salt’s hygroscopic quality. Follow the...

Digital portfolios help students document growth, reflect on learning, and share progress over time. The tools below work across grade levels (K–20) and disciplines. Seesaw Best for: PreK–8  |  Platform: Web, iOS, Android  |  Price: Free tier; school/district plans available...

From quick classroom projects to advanced productions, these editors cover K–20 needs. (Links checked October 14, 2025.) Best Free Video Editors DaVinci Resolve Price: Free (Studio upgrade available)Summary: Pro-grade editing, color, audio, and VFX in one app. Strong choice for...

contributed by Jean Miller, Ph.D. & Sharon Hastings, Ed.D, addendum by TeachThought Staff How about some mental health tips for teachers? Today, the role of teachers is expanding to include more duties and responsibilities than ever before, including building emotionally...

It can be difficult to find work clothing that meets three important standards: comfortable, classic, and affordable. And once you throw in quality, your choices are narrowed down even further. But one brand that makes the cut is Dockers. Dockers...

Artificial intelligence is changing the world around us. From helping doctors discover new treatments to protecting the environment to supporting learning in our classrooms, it’s clear that AI is here to stay. Although people have real questions and concerns about...

Writing a research paper involves a lot of work. Students need to consult a variety of sources to gather reliable information and ensure their points are well supported. Research papers include a bibliography, which can be a little tricky for...

by Terry Heick Quality—you know what it is, yet you don’t know what it is. But that’s self-contradictory. But some things are better than others, that is, they have more quality. But when you try to say what the quality...

by Terry Heick Critical reading is reading with the purpose of critical examination of the text and its ideas. To add a bit more to that definition, we might say, “Critical reading is reading with the purpose of critical examination...