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.
What Students Can Learn From Studying Urban Legends
Lessons on urban legends can teach high school students a lot about their community and about historical thinking processes.226Using Juicy Sentences to Explore Complex Texts in ELA and Beyond
Breaking one complex sentence down into small parts enhances students’ awareness of vocabulary, syntax, and sentence structure.Using 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.4 Activities to Build Background Knowledge
When students build their understanding of new topics on knowledge they already have, they are able to draw inferences and make connections that can boost reading comprehension and performance.A Strategy for Guiding Students to Take Deep Notes
Moving away from a traditional method of taking notes can help students truly focus on the main learning objectives of a lesson.1.6kImproving High School Classroom Discourse
Students often need scaffolding to engage in high-level academic discourse—and with this guidance, discussions will flourish.378How 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.3.3kHow Math Autobiographies Build Student Confidence
Incorporating a writing task into lessons can help students reflect on their work and see their skills in a new light.411Tapping Into the Metacognition of Mistakes
Getting kids to identify and classify the types of mistakes they make gives them the tools they need to drive their own learning.1.7kWhy 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.19.8k9 Tips for Using AI for Learning (and Fun!)
These innovative, AI-driven activities will help you engage students across grade levels and subject areas.3.3k5 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.6.4kUsing 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.15.9kMaking 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.4.1k