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10 Simple Icebreakers For Kids: Elementary Students Edition

TeachThought StaffJun 23, 2020

One of the most simple icebreakers for kids is asking them to improve something–this encourages open-ended thinking and creativity.

4 Timeless Elements Of Strong Student-Teacher Relationships

TeachThought StaffMay 23, 2020

What causes us to still cherish student-teacher relationships? It’s how they were developed, nurtured, and given space to evolve.

Every Classroom Is A Team And Every Teacher Is…

TeachThought StaffJul 29, 2018

Football programs have an offense, a defense & special teams. Though they’re different, they are on the same team and are in…

When We Ask Black Teachers To Discipline Black Students

TeachThought StaffMar 15, 2018

I eventually left the school. It was clear to me that my presence was to be white muscle disguised in black skin.

No Student Is Unreachable

Students who are challenging–i.e. victims of disruptive childhoods–do not change overnight. They require time to grow.

A Process For Responding To Your Most Challenging Students

TeachThought StaffJul 17, 2017

The students’ strengths–and your trust–are two tools that can help you form a relationship when working with challenging students.

When Students Break The Rules, Emphasize The Effect On…

Emphasizing how one student can impact another is not only useful for modifying behavior, but can create a learning community.

Improving Discipline In High School By Gamifying Good Behavior

TeachThought StaffJun 30, 2017

By rewarding students for good behavior, Kentucky’s Valley High School is attempting to transform its culture and engage students.