[ad_1] I always try to explain to family and friends who aren’t fellow educators that one of the worst weeks of the year is in-service week. It’s a shock to the system after being off for almost two months, and it’s exhausting and overwhelming. The to-do list always seems endless. Not only are we trying … Read more
[ad_1] Whether it’s a genius repurposing of an everyday item, another dollar-store find, or a perfectly affordable way to organize your classroom, there’s nothing like proven teacher hacks to save you time and money. These are our favorite teacher hacks to help you organize, clean, and maximize learning. 1. Store paint in old soap dispensers … Read more
[ad_1] By now, differentiation is everyday practice. The fact is, if you have a group of 20 students, you have 20 different personalities, interests, and approaches to learning. Differentiated instruction is a way of thinking about how to meet the needs of all students in your classroom and make sure every student learns. What is … Read more
[ad_1] Good riddles can leave high school students both stumped and laughing. Trying to solve them and find the answer encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It’s also a lot of fun! Want to share some with your class? Here’s a list of riddles for high school students to bring some energy to the classroom. … Read more
[ad_1] In a controversial move yesterday, Louisiana has become the first state in the nation to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom. This move has ignited debate across educational and legal circles. Signed into law by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, the mandate covers all educational institutions receiving state funding, from … Read more
[ad_1] Dear We Are Teachers, After 6 years of no raises for teachers in my district, the board “heroically” announced they’d approved salary increases. They also conveniently switched our insurance coverage to a provider that, to keep the same coverage, would make our premium go up more than the raise. In other words, if we … Read more
[ad_1] Looking for some free tales to use for close reading or classroom read-alouds? This roundup of short stories for kids has plenty of options. From quick fables with morals to old-fashioned fairy tales and folktales from around the world, this diverse collection offers something for any child. We’ve also included ways to use these … Read more
[ad_1] Every two years, we embrace the magic of the Olympic Games. We watch from the sidelines as athletes display superhero levels of physical and mental strength and determination. We learn their names and their stories—but how much do we know about this incredible event itself? Feeling curious? As we get ready for the Paris … Read more
[ad_1] contributed by Barbara R. Blackburn Differentiation is a popular concept in today’s schools. After all, it makes sense. We’d all love to provide instruction tailored to every student’s needs. However, intentionally or accidentally, many teachers simply lower the rigor for struggling students. When we do that regularly, students always stay behind. In some cases, … Read more
[ad_1] Richard Feynman On Knowing Versus Understanding by TeachThought Staff Who is Richard Feynman? Richard Feynman, born in 1918, was a theoretical physicist whose work in quantum mechanics earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965. According to nobelprize.org, Feynman obtained his B.Sc. in 1939 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and studied “at … Read more