How often have you experienced that afternoon energy crash in the classroom? Because we know from experience that, sometimes, a lack of protein can be all it takes to bump up the fatigue. But when getting enough protein throughout the...
by Terry Heick Understanding where curiosity comes from is the holy grail of education. Education, of course, is different than learning but both depend on curiosity. Education implies a formal, systematic, and strategic intent to cause learning. In this case,...
When you think about chapter books for third graders, you have to account for a wide range of reading levels, stamina, and interests. We’ve compiled this handy list of favorite titles, from easy chapter books for third graders still settling...
Small bags for brief vacation outings. Wristlets for runnings errands. Big bags for carrying all of your lesson plans, extra pencils, a cardigan, and whatever else you need for the school day. In short, you need a variety of bags...
Experienced teachers know that a good classroom is more about a back-and-forth, give-and-take model than just “teacher talks, students listen.” Students are most successful when teachers are constantly assessing their progress and adjusting instruction. Exit tickets are one terrific way...
by Terry Heick This article was originally written in 2011 and most recently updated in 2025 Gamification is simply the application of game-like mechanics to non-game ‘things.’ The big idea here is to encourage a desired behavior. In this way, ‘gamification’...
Teachers work hard, and they deserve a bag that can pull its fair share. We surveyed more than 100 educators in every grade and subject to find out what makes the best teacher bags, and which are the ones they’d...
by Terry Heick In his essay Two Minds, Wendell Berry, unsurprisingly enough, offers up two tones of thought produced by two kinds of ‘mind’—Rational, and Sympathetic. One is driven by logic, deduction, data, and measurement, the other by affection and...
Learning new names can be equally daunting for both students and teachers. It’s not just the act of associating names with faces that’s a challenge, but also accurately pronouncing and spelling names. It’s important to get student names right because...
Classroom bingo is a great way to get to know students and to build classroom community. The trick is having the right bingo card. Check out the Icebreaker Bingo cards in this bundle and use them with students from elementary...
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