Pre-writing activities for preschoolers not only help our youngest learners learn the shape and structure of the letters in the alphabet, they serve a number of other functions as well. According to education blogger Lisette from Where Imagination Grows, pre-writing...
Young children like to be active. Getting their hands on and into things, moving their bodies, and just getting up and out of their seats are all natural and engaging things that kids want to do both at home and...
Why do teachers love golf pencils? Not only are they inexpensive, they’re less likely to jam sharpeners, or to have kids break them in half. Not to mention, most of them come pre-sharpened! That’s why we were thrilled to see...
Language proficiency is a key element of multi-language learning, and it’s important for both educators and students to understand the different levels of language proficiency. By understanding and integrating these frameworks, such as the American Council on the Teaching of...
Teaching long vowels involves hearing, reading, and spelling words with lots of different spelling patterns. Teaching long ‘a’ words (as in acorn and rain) means teaching students the many ways long ‘a’ is spelled. Just fill out the form on...
by TeachThought Staff Life can be crushingly busy–especially if you’re an educator or any other profession where deadlines are constant and the pressure is, unfortunately, unrelenting. With that in mind, keeping your schedule organized and managing your time efficiently is...
On Wednesday, the Oklahoma state superintendent, Ryan Walters, issued a directive that has caused a stir in public schools across the state. Walters mandated that the Bible be integrated into the curriculum, emphasizing its historical, literary, and cultural significance. The...
In traditional school settings, discipline often follows a punitive model—break a rule and face consequences like detention or suspension. While this approach aims to deter misconduct, it frequently interrupts students’ education and may inadvertently lead to repeated behavioral issues without...
We’re not quite sure when aesthetically pleasing bulletin boards became quite “a thing” at schools. But definitely ever since I can remember, school hallways have been peppered with colorful, neat bulletin boards from the entrance to the exit. Fast-forward to...
If you have a rolling cart, you know how useful and versatile they are for the classroom. In fact, we’ve shared some of our favorite ways to use rolling carts here. That’s why we were thrilled to see such a...
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