- Critical Thinking
Fostering Philosophical Thinking in Preschool
Young children naturally explore deep questions—how should we act toward each other? how do we know things?—and teachers can encourage their curiosity and growing understanding.Your content has been saved!
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3 Fun Ways to Create Community in Science Class
From a chromatography lab designed to solve a mystery to puzzle races, these activities get high school students talking—while doing science.Your content has been saved!
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5 Tips for Welcoming Classroom Visitors
Elementary teachers can use these ideas to host family visitors without feeling overwhelmed or anxious.Your content has been saved!
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4 Subtle Shifts for Better Classroom Management
Tiny tweaks can make a big difference for calming chaos in the classroom—these research-backed tips can help teachers get started.Your content has been saved!
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4 Characteristics of Outstanding ‘Warm Demander’ Teachers
The dispositions and priorities of teachers who hold high expectations for every child, care deeply, and help them reach their academic potential in a structured environment.551Your content has been saved!
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How School Leaders Can Help Teachers Free Up Time for Planning and Breaks
Creative ideas and scheduling suggestions from three principals who are committed to making work easier for educators.114Your content has been saved!
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5 Simple Shifts to Engage Young Writers
By changing how they introduce writing activities and revision, teachers can inspire young students to see themselves as writers.118Your content has been saved!
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Building Students’ Confidence Through Community-Based Instruction
A special education teacher explains how she provides opportunities for students to practice life skills outside the classroom.108Your content has been saved!
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Is It Time to Rethink Your Pre-assessments?
Changing how you give and use formative assessments can help you make better instructional decisions for all students.106Your content has been saved!
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Integrating Music and Songs Into PBL
Teachers can add an extra dimension to project-based learning units by having students connect themes in history to popular songs.109Your content has been saved!
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- Teaching Strategies
30 Ways to Bring Calm to a Noisy High School Classroom
From 'finding the lull' to the magic of a dramatic whisper, these teacher-tested strategies quickly get high school students focused and back on track. - Classroom Management
41 Elementary Classroom Jobs to Build Shared Responsibility and Community
Classroom jobs help students feel seen, trusted, and excited to contribute to their classroom community.2.9kYour content has been saved!
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11 Smart Student Desk Layouts
How classroom seating—from traditional rows to Socratic circles and L-shaped clusters—alters classroom dynamics and shapes learning outcomes. - New Teachers
A First-Week Survey That Fits on an Index Card
Teachers can get to know their students and start building community from the first week with a simple survey. - The Research Is In
Research-Based Tips for Optimal Seating Arrangements
The right approach to seating works behind the scenes to keep students focused on learning while minimizing disruptions, research suggests.
- Student Wellness
10 Fun, Unexpected School Clubs Worth the Lift
From blending up fresh smoothies to raising chickens, these clubs require commitment—and they deliver joy, connection, and community in return. - Brain-Based Learning
Finding the Right Rhythm for Preschool Learning
Aligning teaching with the natural rhythms of how young students learn can cultivate a deeper understanding of the content.151Your content has been saved!
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Mindfulness Strategies for Young Learners
Easy-to-implement practices can support self-regulation and overall well-being in the early years.318Your content has been saved!
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Guiding Students to Overcome Learned Helplessness
New teachers can create an environment where students feel supported and understand that mistakes are part of the learning process.448Your content has been saved!
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Using Restorative Practices in Preschool
Rather than rely on external rewards or punishment, these classroom management strategies focus on building community.361Your content has been saved!
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- Special Education
Reframing ‘Bad’ Behavior to Help Students Succeed
By seeking to first understand behaviors, teachers can better support their students receiving special education services.214Your content has been saved!
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A Collaborative Approach to Skill Building Helps Address Challenging Behavior
By starting from the idea that students do well if they can, teachers can help them develop skills to avoid academic and behavioral challenges.138Your content has been saved!
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Classroom Management Rooted in Patience, Planning, and Connection
When a teacher is composed and steady, the classroom is more likely to be as well. Here’s how one educator maintains a collective calm.176Your content has been saved!
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Using Simon Says for Classroom Transitions
A classic follow-the-leader game can work for all kinds of classroom management tasks—from arrivals to transitions to cleanup.Your content has been saved!
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30 Quick Tips for New Teachers
There’s no magic formula for getting through your first year, but these pointers will help you keep perspective and carry on.
- Brain-Based Learning
3 Ways to Build Metacognitive Skills in Young Students
These strategies can help new teachers notice and support the important moments when students make breakthroughs in their thinking.214Your content has been saved!
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Facilitating Classroom Success All Year Long
A middle school teacher explains how he creates a welcoming, community-focused environment that keeps students engaged.215Your content has been saved!
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Your First Days as a New Elementary Teacher
Establishing routines, getting to know your students, and being open to learning can lead to a successful beginning.170Your content has been saved!
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Establishing Effective Communication With Parents at the Start of the Year
Elementary teachers can use these three systematic strategies to build connections and relationships with families.232Your content has been saved!
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How to Build Better, More Effective Tests and Quizzes
Your tests might be falling short due to a few fixable missteps. Here’s how educators are fine-tuning their approach for better, more accurate results.
