Education

contributed by Lee Caroll, PhD and updated by TeachThought Staff Research agrees that the strongest students emerge from homes supportive in the learning process, and below we’ve listed a few ways parents can support students at home. In 8 Science-Based Strategies For Critical...

You probably already have your footing in the classroom, but that doesn’t mean you couldn’t use some better support from the bottom up while on your feet all day. Hey Dude agrees and is ready to back it up with...

With 30 or more kids in your class, buying valentines for all of your students can get pricey quickly. And making your own is a pretty daunting—and time-consuming—task. That’s why we made these free, fun, printable valentines. Get the full...

Any season is the perfect season to study the weather and get your students outdoors for hands-on activities. From reading and writing about the weather to conducting experiments and more, here’s our list of weather activities for the classroom, perfect...

by Terry Heick Digital and social media have replaced the landscape for education. This isn’t a case of mere impact or transformation–it’s all different now. Everything–the tools, the audiences, the access to content, the data, the opportunity. And this is a...

Wherever we are, we’d all like to think our classrooms are ‘intellectually active’ places. Progressive learning environments. Highly effective and conducive to student-centered learning.The reality is, there is no single answer because teaching and learning are awkward to consider as...

We’re excited to share the new VAI Educator’s Studio. The Van Andel Institute for Education worked with scientists to identify the top seven skills kids need in order to be successful: collaboration, communication, creative thinking, critical thinking, curiosity, perseverance, and...

Yes, Susannah Keneda really pays her students to come to class. OK, not with real money, but her program, called Keneda Ka$h, is a big hit in her classroom. It started as a way for her to make consumer math...

This time of year, everything is merry and bright… in fact, it might be doubly bright if you live in a snow-laden state. Then again, be it summer break or winter wonderland, eye protection should always be a priority, and...

by TeachThought Staff What is learned helplessness? Definition Learned helplessness is a psychological condition in which a person, after repeated failures or negative experiences, believes they have no control over situations’ outcomes and stops trying to improve or change them....