What could be better than brand-new books for your classroom shelf? We’ve scoured the reviews to find the best upcoming releases for all ages, in a variety of fiction and nonfiction genres. These are the new books for September 2025...
The New Periodic Table Song In Order (To Make You And Your Students Crazy) by TeachThought Staff There once was periodic table song whose frenzied pace and extraordinary organization made it seemingly irreplaceable–a classic among classics. There was no need...
Teaching grammar can be loads of fun! There are so many active, hands-on ways to engage your learners while at the same time reinforcing important concepts. Here’s a list of our favorite grammar games for kids, with both hands-on and...
Feelings—what they are and how to manage them—are arguably one of the most important things for young kids to learn. Students need to learn feelings like everything else we teach them, with examples and practice. Having a feelings chart helps...
It boils down to purpose. In 50 Ways To Measure Understanding, I talked about the purpose of assessment: Assessment is often discussed as though it were a single act—a quiz, test, or score. But its real power comes from clarity...
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m a veteran teacher with solid classroom management skills—at least, I used to be. This year, my 5th graders are in a constant state of low-level disruption: side chats, blurting out, phone sneakiness, general restlessness. Nothing...
Learning new words is like adding to your writing toolbox. The more tools available, the more interesting and engaging your writing becomes. Check out these fun and engaging vocabulary activities for kids in grades K-12, and supply your students with...
On May 28 of this year, the Texas State Legislature passed Senate Bill 10, which requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms. Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law on June 21, and it goes into...
We asked the scientists at Van Andel Institute for Education, “What skills do students need if they want to become great scientists?” Their answers surprised us. They said that if students build these seven skills, they will become people who...
Educators who are looking to recharge, connect, and get inspired before we enter 2026: this one is for you! The Daily Mile and ICAN Foundation are currently hosting a giveaway to the Innovative Schools Summit, and your ticket isn’t the...
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