Fifth grade is a year of many transitions. As students gain more maturity and experiences, they can access books that expand their minds and hearts even further. These chapter books for 5th graders are our top choices for kids’ independent...
Have you heard? Tarte Cosmetics has a 40% discount for teachers. The best part? It’s for life! So if you’re a die-hard Shape Tape Concealer fan (relatable), this is your sign to stock up—or simply take advantage of the Tarte...
The school day is a long one. We arrive in the wee hours of the morning and are pretty much nonstop from there. I wouldn’t refer to our planning time as a “break” either since it’s spent making copies, planning...
The first day of school is all about getting to know your students, building community, and learning where your students are, academically and socially. Our first-day-of-school worksheet bundle has everything you need to fill that first week with meaningful activities,...
Teaching is a tough job. In fact, it’s tougher today than it’s ever been. A pandemic shook us to the core, violence threatens our classrooms, and the rules keep changing. Yet, this country’s amazing educators continue to show up and...
Choosing books to share with your kindergarten students has a huge impact on your curriculum and kids’ learning. You’ve definitely got your reliable favorites, but updating your shelves with fresh picks is fun and important. Here’s our big list of...
Beyond the Hype: Practical Big Data for Educators The term ‘big data’ can sound abstract, but in education, its power lies in revealing specific patterns that genuinely impact teaching and learning. For educators and EdTech professionals, grasping these concrete applications,...
What Is Cognitive Dissonance? A Definition For Teaching Understanding Cognitive Dissonance: A Psychological Framework for Growth and Learning As human beings, we strive for consistency–and alignment between their thoughts, beliefs, and actions. When an inconsistency arises—when beliefs and behaviors...
Standing for Critical Thinking and Progress by Terrell Heick At TeachThought, we have always focused on promoting critical thinking cross for use in ‘human’ applications–namely, people (i.e., education stakeholders) and places (i.e., communities). Our mission has been apolitical by design—centered...
Creative writing is a challenge for many students, often because they can’t come up with anything to write about. That’s why we love picture writing prompts. Each one sparks the imagination and helps young writers jump right into crafting a...
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