Student Engagement
Discover the strategies that work best to involve students in their own learning.
A Way to Sharpen Critical Thinking Through Conversation
Reconfiguring your classroom setup can help encourage student engagement during group discussions.3 Improv Exercises to Use as Guided Play
These exercises allow young students to use their imaginations while reinforcing concepts taught in class.Building Busy Boxes for Preschoolers
These kits—organized around lessons or students’ individual interests—encourage preschoolers to engage in independent play.3Protocols That Get All Students Talking in Class Discussions
These intentional response strategies create entry points for students who may feel reticent to share in class discussions.7335Jump-Starting Academic Learning With Movement and Dance
The benefits of movement in the classroom aren’t limited to younger students. Pairing new words and concepts with gestures or dance moves locks in understanding—and active brain breaks prime students to learn even more.3944 Practices of Warm Demander Teachers
A well-known approach that combines high expectations with a firm belief in students’ ability to succeed can guide them to deeper learning.258122 Unexpectedly Effective Teaching Hacks
Teachers across the country share the most useful teaching tips they’ve learned—everything from the utility of Velcro to the power of periodically faking amnesia.101.5k17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers
As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits.7.3kHow to Get Students Talking About Their Learning
These simple strategies can help motivate middle and high school students to have engaging and productive classroom discussions.41.2k14 Effective Opening and Closing Routines for Teachers
Stimulate thinking at the beginning of class, and check for understanding at the end of it with these engaging opening and closing activities.45.9k
Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning?
Though remote learning during the pandemic has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we learn from them?75.4kHow Tone of Voice Shapes Your Classroom Culture
It’s no easy task, but developing your tone of voice can build trust, reduce conflict, and set the stage for more learning in your classroom, research shows.12kBuilding Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.34.9k
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.77.1kBuilding Problem-Solving Skills Through ‘Speed Dating’
When students solve each other’s problems, they gain confidence in their own skills and witness the power of collaboration in real time.793
