The first days of back-to-school can truly set the stage for the entire school year with students. Read-aloud books are a perfect way to get to know one another, encourage class discussions, and figure out which values will define your...
With school out of session, you finally have a little more freedom with your day-to-day ensemble. Depending on what you have planned in your calendar, you might lean into something a little more cute or a little more comfortable—but if...
A well-organized classroom does more than just look tidy—it sets the stage for better learning, smoother transitions, and fewer daily headaches. From managing materials to maximizing time, staying within budget, and creating a natural flow through the space, classroom organization...
A Conversion Chart For Reading Level Measurement Tools by TeachThought Staff If you’ve used AR (Accelerated Reader) as a reading motivation tool to set goals and track progress, you’re undoubtedly aware of its ability to assess general reading levels as...
by Terry Heick Note: This has been updates from a 2018 version Just a quick post that’s self-explanatory enough: It’s almost #ElectionDay! Some questions for student critical thinking: What is the relationship between voting and democracy? How does critical thinking...
Science meets mystery in Ward’s Biotech for Life Science Kit, Capturing a Bigfoot Is No Small Feat. With inquiry-based activities and built-in historical relevance, this kit earned our We Are Teachers Teacher Pick status because of its ability to spark...
With everything already going on in the world, it can feel overwhelming to talk to kids about serious topics—especially something as complicated as the Iran-Israel conflict the United States entered into over the weekend. But the truth is, many kids...
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Many teachers love to use icebreakers on the first day of school. But finding icebreakers for high school students can be a real challenge. Older kids can see the usual “getting to know you” activities coming from a mile away—and...
Teach Students To Think Irrationally by Terry Heick Formal learning is a humbling thing. As planners, designers, executors, and general caretakers of public and private education systems, we are tasked with the insurmountable: overcome a child’s natural tendency to play,...
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