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Looking ahead to a new school year is exciting—especially for students curious about their next teacher. This “Letter to My Future Teacher” activity helps students introduce themselves, share what matters to them, and set goals for the year ahead. There...

Everyone knows what it’s like to have big feelings that are hard to handle. Without coping strategies, it would be hard for many people to function. Teaching coping strategies for kids and teens enables them to manage their emotions, build...

Teachers make hundreds of decisions a day—but managing behavior and routines are always some of the most important and most challenging. And like anything in teaching, the more you plan ahead, the easier classroom management will be. Whether you are...

Teachers are known for spending their own money on their classrooms. Fortunately, websites like Amazon have made it easier to ask for classroom supplies and materials from families, friends, and others. Here’s how to get your Amazon Wish List ready...

In a world where news can often feel overwhelming or inaccessible to young learners, middle grade teachers are finding The Week Junior to be incredibly useful in the classroom. Designed specifically for curious kids aged 8–14, this engaging weekly magazine transforms...

I don’t know about you, but when I sit through a faculty meeting or professional development session, within 15 to 20 minutes, I’m getting antsy. If you can relate, just imagine how your students must feel when they’ve been sitting...

Inspirational coloring pages offer a creative outlet that also supports social-emotional learning. Designed with motivational phrases and engaging visuals, these pages help kids internalize self-worth, build confidence, and develop a mindset rooted in kindness and positivity. Beyond the coloring activity,...

Dear We Are Teachers,I’m reaching out because I’m at my wit’s end trying to engage the parents of my 7th graders who just don’t seem to care. Whether it’s emails, calls, or conferences, I’m often met with excuses or, more...

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by TeachThought Staff In 13 Brilliant Outcomes Of Project-Based Learning, we gave a quick example of project-based learning to illustrate the relationship between learning objectives and the products and artifacts produced by project-based learning. “As the name implies, project-based learning...