Teaching Posts

50 Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child

TeachThought StaffSep 25, 2024

There are many ways to encourage a child but persistent, well-timed, positive messages are among the most powerful.

Tone In Teaching: 20 Words That Can Change How…

Terrell HeickSep 5, 2024

Tone affects how students see themselves and their role in the learning process. The words you use can have a lasting…

How I Eliminated (Almost) All Grading Problems In My…

Terrell HeickSep 4, 2024

Grading problems still surfaced, but with a system in place, it was easier to identify what went wrong and communicate why…

15 Alternatives To Report Cards

Benchmark Assessments, Peer Assessments, and Student-Led Conferences are among other alternatives to report cards in school and the classroom.

5 Strategies For Setting SMART Goals In The Classroom

TeachThought StaffAug 29, 2024

By setting SMART goals, students and teachers can determine action steps to help them achieve their goals.

12 Ideas For Easing Students Back to School

You are handed a classroom full of students who are excited to be back but not so enthusiastic to study. This…

10 Team-Building Games For The First Day Of School

Team-Building games for the first day of school include Green Door, I never…, Me too!, Fact or Fiction, and Count to…

8 Strategies Your Teaching More Enjoyable This Year

Terrell HeickJul 18, 2024

Social-Emotional Teaching is every bit as important as Social-Emotional Learning. Teaching matters and teachers matter