Critical Thinking
Whether via classroom discussions, analysis of written text, higher-order questioning, or other strategies, learn and share ways to help students go deeper with their thinking.
Dispelling the Myth of ‘Bad’ Writers
Teachers can create safe learning environments where students develop confidence in their writing abilities and feel more comfortable sharing their work.1228Using Picture Books to Teach Children About Large Numbers
These strategies help elementary students grapple with the very large numbers involved in talking about time and space.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.9 Tips for Using AI for Learning (and Fun!)
These innovative, AI-driven activities will help you engage students across grade levels and subject areas.52kHow to Teach Students Ethical Decision-Making in Journalism Class
With thoughtful guidance from their advisers, young journalists can learn how to proceed when writing about sensitive topics.219A Collaborative Approach to Mistake Analysis
This method calls for students working in groups to create problems, point out common errors, find solutions, and then explain the process.4.6kBuilding Better Readers With Scaffolded Read Alouds
By reading books out loud every day, teachers introduce students to higher-level texts and new vocabulary, while modeling deeper thinking and strong discussion skills.680Making a Math Lesson More Hands-On
When teachers provide opportunities for students to construct figures and play with dimensions while exploring geometry, math becomes more accessible to everyone.3.5kHow to Turn Your Math Classroom Into a ‘Thinking Classroom’
The researcher Peter Liljedahl evangelizes for practices that prioritize and stimulate more hard thinking in classrooms.4.8k
Why Students Should Write in All Subjects
Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects.19.4kShifting From Linear Learning to a Spiral Approach in Science
Repeated exposure to important concepts helps students retain more information and think deeper about the material they’re studying.4650Using Differentiation to Challenge All Students
Whether students are ahead of their peers or behind, differentiation should ensure that all learners engage in critical thinking.3.2k5 Ways to Stop Thinking for Your Students
Too often math students lean on teachers to think for them, but there are some simple ways to guide them to think for themselves.5k
Using Morning Messages to Start the Day in Distance Learning
The morning message is a popular way to help elementary students transition into school—and it can be adapted for home learning.15.9kTeam Quizzes: A Low-Risk, High-Yield Strategy
Quizzes in small groups can be a low-risk, high-yield learning strategy that also fosters collaboration skills in high school students.2553
