12 General Critical Thinking Questions About Voting And Government – TeachThought
by Terry Heick Note: This has been updates from a 2018 version Just a quick post that’s self-explanatory enough: It’s almost #ElectionDay! Some questions for
A Conversion Chart For Reading Level Measurement Tools
A Conversion Chart For Reading Level Measurement Tools by TeachThought Staff If you’ve used AR (Accelerated Reader) as a reading motivation tool to set goals
35 Chapter Books for First Graders, as Recommended by Teachers
First grade is an exciting year of reading growth for many students, and building stamina and fluency for reading longer books is often a big
Brain Dash 60 is a Popular Quiz Game from We Are Teachers
We have a new game to share with you at We Are Teachers. It’s called Brain Dash 60, and it’s a quiz-based game that students
Teach Students To Think Irrationally
Teach Students To Think Irrationally by Terry Heick Formal learning is a humbling thing. As planners, designers, executors, and general caretakers of public and private
100+ Bloom’s Taxonomy Verbs For Critical Thinking
by TeachThought Staff Bloom’s Taxonomy’s verbs–also known as power verbs or thinking verbs–are extraordinarily powerful instructional planning tools. In fact, in addition to concepts like
The Definition Of A Socratic Seminar – TeachThought
If correctly prepared for, a Socratic seminar can be a powerful catalyst for social learning. Many teachers we know have remarked that individual and collective
50 Ideas For Simple STEM Activities For Kids –
by TeachThought Staff The activities below are designed to be simple, flexible, and fun, making them perfect for learners of all ages, whether you’re a
The Elements Of A Digital Classroom
by TeachThought Staff What makes up a classroom? Is it the space? A room, for example? Is it the purpose? Can a regular meeting space
10 Student Engagement Strategies That Empower Learners –
by Terry Heick Agreeing on how to best establish what a learner understands isn’t simple — if for no other reason then understanding itself isn’t
