Piaget Learning Theory: Stages Of Cognitive Development by TeachThought Staff Jean Piaget (1896-1980) was a Swiss psychologist and one of the most influential figures in developmental psychology. Piaget is best known for his pioneering work on the cognitive development of...
The days are shorter, cooler, and darker, and there’s a chill in the air. As we settle into these cold-weather months, there are many ways to warm our hearts (and our classrooms)—including poetry. There’s something so magical and comforting about...
by Terry Heick How can you tell if a student really understands something? They learn early on to play the game—tell the teacher and/or the test what they ‘want to know,’ and even the best assessment leaves something on the...
Let’s face it, most of us don’t need to know which verb tense is “future continuous perfect.” But we do need to use verbs correctly so others understand our meaning. Most children pick up verb tenses as they learn to...
Nothing says winter is here like a nice, warm sing-along, whether it’s during the weeks before or after winter break. Here are the best children’s winter songs for morning meeting, winter concerts, high school performances, or just to play in...
Your appliances have made your life easier: keeping meal-prepped lunches cold, drying that classroom cardigan in a pinch, washing any number of sticky items around your house. But be honest: which of those appliances probably should have gone out with...
Talent shows have a long, beloved history, and they’ve become more popular than ever with the advent of shows like America’s Got Talent. Hosting a school talent show can be a terrific fundraiser or just a fantastic way to let...
by Terry Heick My wife is a schoolteacher, and recently I’ve been listening to her online meetings. And there have been a lot of them. Yesterday, I was at a cafe sitting next to what seemed to be a group...
As students develop writing and presentation skills, peer feedback is a great way to help them progress in their skills and self-assessment. The key is providing students with a structure for planning and delivering that feedback so it’s helpful and...
by Terry Heick We tend to teach reading in a very industrial way in the United States. We focus on giving kids ‘tools’ and ‘strategies’ to ‘make’ sense of a text. To ‘take the text apart’. To look for the...
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