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.
How Letting Go of Perfectionism Made Me a Better Teacher
Shifting the focus of a classroom from performance to process means embracing mistakes as a necessary part of learning.243Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.4 Test-Taking Strategies That Help Students Show What They Know
By teaching students to approach test questions critically, you can help them accurately show what they've learned and avoid picking wrong answer choices.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.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.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.3 Habits That Help Students Understand Poetry
Using their analytical skills when interacting with stanzas for the first time helps students uncover deeper meaning in poetry.105Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Teaching Students to Read a Textbook
Students see a lot of textbooks in high school, and a little guidance can help them use those books more effectively.16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.Designing a Course That Develops Students’ Metacognition
By shifting their focus to the process of learning instead of the product, students are encouraged to develop critical cognitive competencies.A Gradual Release of Responsibility Over Student Devices
When faced with a tech problem, students often seek help immediately—passing the responsibility back to them can show them they’re less helpless than they think.Shifting Your Approach to Teaching Math Word Problems
These strategies help teachers focus on building students’ language comprehension skills during math lessons.Teaching Students About Corporate Influences in a Curriculum
By uncovering any hidden interests in a curriculum, teachers can open important discussions about media literacy with students.356Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.AI Tool Demo: Canva’s Text-to-Image Generator
Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shows how teachers are using Canva’s AI image generator to create fun writing prompts and engaging history-oriented images.7 Ways to Show Students Their Academic Growth
Teacher-tested, motivating activities that get students out of their own performance loop and make learning visible—even when they struggle to see the forest for the trees.Tips for Using Graphic Organizers in Elementary Math
An education specialist shares her step-by-step guide, which has helped her students better utilize visual supports.What a 30-Day Break From AI Taught Me About My Teaching
Using AI had become second nature for this educator. A month without the tools gave him an opportunity to pause, reflect, and recalibrate.
