contributed by Irena Nayfeld, TeachThought PD Inquiry Workshop Facilitator Those of us who spend our days around young children hear it all the time: “What’s that?” “Why are you doing that?” “How?” “Why?” “HowWhyWhenWhatWhy?” Children are infinitely curious – they...
by Terry Heick What does ‘critical thinking’ mean? Well, that depends on who you ask. For educators, as a term, critical thinking is similar to words like democracy, global, and organic: You hear people use them all the time, but no...
Dear We Are Teachers,I can’t help but notice that the male teachers at my elementary school somehow never have to do the tasks that go “above and beyond” the duty of a teacher. They’re never on the list to volunteer...
The average cost to earn a four-year college degree is more than $150,000 these days. That’s a lot of money, making the traditional college experience flat-out impossible for many people. Others leave high school ready to get into the workforce...
It can be hard to know which poems will spur your middle and high schoolers into deep, meaningful discussion and which will leave them yawning. So we asked experienced teachers to share their favorite poems—the ones that always get a...
Help students explore justice, civil rights, and powerful writing with this free worksheet bundle. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in 1963 while jailed for peacefully protesting segregation. He responded to white clergymen who...
Rethinking Food Waste by Educated Choices Program makes teaching about sustainability and food waste both engaging and educational. With a comprehensive lesson plan, video resources, and interactive activities, teachers have everything they need to spark meaningful conversations about food waste...
Have you seen stress and anxiety appear on a young learner’s face when prompted with a writing task? Dr. Tonia Randle, an ESL teacher for grades K-5, used to experience this every day. Then, she developed a brilliant fix for...
There’s a world of wonder all around us every day. From the biggest clouds in the sky to the tiniest dewdrops, poets have been inspired by nature throughout the ages. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s...
There’s something truly magical about springtime. Flowers bloom and birds sing as the world wakes from its winter slumber. Poetry captures that invigorating feeling, allowing us to share it with our students. Here are some beautiful spring poems for kids...
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