Teaching Posts

Alternatives To Homework: A Chart For Teachers

TeachThought StaffSep 20, 2017

Homework can be useful to help students learning, but isn’t always the best strategy. Here are alternatives to homework: a chart for teachers.

What Is Your ‘Why’? Teaching Positive In The Face…

TeachThought StaffSep 11, 2017

Teaching Positive In The Face Of Negativity: What Is Your ‘Why’? by Rachelle Poth What is your ‘why’? How can you…

Making Friends: 10 Team-Building Games For Studentsย 

TeachThought StaffAug 30, 2017

Included in this post are 10 team-building games to get you started towards a friendlier, more positive classroom.ย 

27 Creative Ways to Greet Your Elementary School Students

TeachThought StaffAug 30, 2017

Here are 27 engaging, fun, and creative ways to greet your students, based on an infographic by Mia MacMeekin.

For This Lesson, I Stepped Aside To Become A…

TeachThought StaffAug 29, 2017

Students need to be connected with authentic learning experiences, to develop digital citizenship skills, & to be given choices in learning.

12 Of Our Favorite Articles About Assessment

TeachThought StaffAug 28, 2017

We’ve gathered 12 of our favorite articles about assessment. They cover a variety of angles, from purpose to function to assessment.

The Classroom Management Strategy That Works Every Time

TeachThought StaffAug 27, 2017

What is the one classroom management strategy that works every time? Build strong relationships with every student, every day.

6 Activities I Use To Build Connections With Students…

TeachThought StaffAug 18, 2017

I begin all classes focusing on building connections with students. I want students to learn about one another.