- The Research is In
How to Move From the ‘Main Idea’ to ‘Background Knowledge’
Traditional approaches to reading instruction—such as finding the "main idea"—are less effective than a knowledge-rich approach, the research shows. - Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
13 Picture Books for a Rainy Day
These books feature characters who find joy in rainy-day activities from looking for worms to emulating a classic song by singing (and dancing) in the rain. - Career & Technical Education
Elementary School Learning Nights Led by High School Students
Asking teenagers to plan learning nights for elementary kids has benefits for both sets of students—and the kids’ parents. - Student Wellness
How to Make PE More Inclusive
When gym class is a place where all students feel welcome, phys ed has the power to help kids develop lifelong habits of well-being. - Financial Literacy
Integrating Financial Literacy Throughout the Day in Elementary School
From math to reading to indoor recess, there are many opportunities to weave financial concepts into existing elementary routines and lessons. - New Teachers
Unlocking Engagement in Middle and High School Math
A small shift in lesson presentation can encourage older students to actively participate in class. - Literacy
Tools to Boost Students’ Reading Stamina
Try these strategies to help your students sustain their focus on reading for longer periods of time, and drive comprehension in the process.108 - Technology Integration
Zooming With Historians to Reinforce Student Learning
A conversation with a subject matter expert is a rare and powerful experience that helps cement learners’ recently acquired knowledge.112 - Critical Thinking
3 Simple Strategies to Improve Students’ Problem-Solving Skills
These strategies are designed to make sure students have a good understanding of problems before attempting to solve them.116 - Literacy
Developing Early Literacy Skills With Hexagonal Thinking Strategies
Hexagonal thinking can enhance literacy instruction by encouraging students to make connections between sounds, words, and meanings.258
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- Student Engagement
4 Brain Breaks for Different Classroom Needs
These brain breaks are designed to serve different purposes, and selecting the right one at the right time can yield positive results.3.3k - Assessment
How Many Retakes Should Students Get?
Teachers can set fair boundaries on retakes to emphasize skill building without creating an unmanageable workload for themselves.971 - Literacy
5 High-Impact Writing Strategies for the Elementary Grades
Simple, effective exercises can help elementary students develop the foundational writing skills they need for their academic journey.779 - Critical Thinking
6 Ways to Improve Students’ Math Literacy
Middle and high school math teachers can use these ideas to build students’ reading comprehension and reasoning skills using real tasks like budgeting.753 - Teaching Strategies
17 Fun Games to Get World Language Learners Talking
When learning a new language, speaking in front of peers can be daunting. These games can help alleviate pressure and lower the stakes for students.728
- Collaborative Learning
An Effective Strategy for Successful Group Work
Articulating what good teamwork looks like takes planning, reflection, and respect for student choice.519 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Guiding Students to Use Storytelling Across the Curriculum
Teachers in any subject can have students use storytelling techniques to demonstrate learning, and these story generation strategies can help them get started.358 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
I Let Students Choose Their Grading Criteria, and Here’s How It Went
When students have a say in the assessment of their work, they find more enjoyment in demonstrating their knowledge.646 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Bringing Authenticity to PBL
Third and fourth grade students built real life skills when they collaborated with an energy company to create weather and energy awareness pages for their website.250 - Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Project-Based Learning for New Teachers
Building confidence to try PBL can be tough—here are some ways to integrate projects with the essential elements of core instruction.539
- Student Engagement
Bringing the Harkness Method to Math Class
The Harkness method, designed to get students talking, can guide them to take a leadership role in their math learning.207 - Student Engagement
11 Real World Math Activities That Engage Students
Bridging the gap between abstract math concepts and real-life experiences can make the subject accessible and relevant for kids.433 - Student Engagement
3 Fun Relationship-Building Activities for Older Students
Spending time having fun in the classroom can have a major impact on student engagement and sense of belonging.487 - Education Trends
Addressing Chronic Absenteeism With Emotion Regulation Strategies
Worries about issues like bad grades keep some kids out of class, and learning new ways to deal with these feelings can bring them back.634 - Technology Integration
Using Virtual Field Trips and Game-Based Lessons to Support an Inclusive Classroom
Teachers can acknowledge and celebrate their diverse classrooms by providing a variety of learning experiences.266
- Formative Assessment
A Metacognitive Strategy to Help High School Students See Their Progress in Learning
These activities, with adaptable worksheets, help high school students check their understanding of course content quickly.657 - Formative Assessment
3 Techniques for Providing Students With Feedback
Teachers can take a conversational approach to giving academic and behavioral feedback, helping students focus on what they can do next.316 - Assessment
The Advantages of Verbal Assessments
High school teachers can use verbal assessments to ensure that students really know the content and are building oral communication skills.320 - Formative Assessment
Reinventing Your School Data Wall
Student data can be organized in ways that better encourage organic conversations around the trends you’re tracking.351 - Technology Integration
Delivering Effective Feedback With Microsoft OneNote
This tool gives teachers the opportunity to observe students as they work and provide helpful feedback in real time.291