40 Homeschooling Tools And Resources I Use (Almost) Every Day

ByTerry HeickAug 13, 2022

This is a quick list of the tools and resources I’ve cobbled together over the years to get as close as I can to the vision of learning I have for them.

What Students Need On The First Day Of School

8 Things Every Student Needs On The First Day Of School

ByTeachThought StaffAug 11, 2022

Everyone needs somebody, and the first day of school is one of those times. It is comforting to find a familiar face in an unfamiliar room.

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12 Questions To Ask Your Students On The First Day Of School

ByTerry HeickAug 10, 2022

Here are 12 questions to ask students on the first day of school, including: “What do you need from me to be successful this year?”

10 Roles For Artificial Intelligence In Education

10 Roles For Artificial Intelligence In Education

TeachThought StaffMar 14, 201610 min read

From curriculum to assessment to personalization, here are 10 roles for artificial intelligence in education.

Download Your Official 2016 NCAA Bracket PDF Here!

Download Your Official 2016 NCAA Bracket PDF Here!

TeachThought StaffMar 13, 20161 min read

In addition to frameworks on inquiry & critical thinking, you can also get your 2016 NCAA Men’s College Basketball Bracket here in PDF form. 

3 Simple Ways Teachers Can Work With PDF Files

3 Simple Ways Teachers Can Work With PDF Files

TeachThought StaffMar 12, 20165 min read

This article will look how a PDF editor can improve your work as a teacher, and will also describe some methods to make it happen.

9 Rules For Digital Citizenship

9 Rules For Digital Citizenship

TeachThought StaffMar 10, 20162 min read

We’ve offered a definition for digital citizenship. This graphic takes that idea and adds general advice for what it looks like in action.

Recommended Reading: Do I Really Have To Teach Reading?

Recommended Reading: Do I Really Have To Teach Reading?

TeachThought StaffMar 9, 20162 min read

“Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?” aims to make literacy instruction accessible to all content area teachers.

A Teacher Writes A Brutally Honest Letter To Parents & Politicians

A Teacher Writes A Brutally Honest Letter To Parents & Politicians

TeachThought StaffMar 8, 20167 min read

In an Open Letter to Oklahoma Voters and Lawmakers, Oklahoma teacher Steven Wedel writes a plea to parents and politicians.

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20 Tips For A More Organized Classroom

TeachThought StaffMar 6, 201612 min read

Rather than pass out papers to the students all day, or try to ensure they receive important notes, invest in a mailbox for the classroom.

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3 Strategies To Promote Positive Reinforcement

TeachThought StaffMar 5, 201610 min read

Positive reinforcement is the act of rewarding desired behavior by offering a desired reward. The goal is to promote future desired behavior.

6 Rising Technology Trends In Public School Classrooms

6 Rising Technology Trends In Public School Classrooms

TeachThought StaffMar 4, 20166 min read

To safeguard future economic prosperity, the US has to ensure that its curriculum helps students develop the skills that they need.

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Carl Rogers’ 5 Statements About Learning

TeachThought StaffFeb 27, 20162 min read

Carl Rogers’ five statements about learning begin with the premise that all learning starts with the student.