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Creating A Culture Of Reading In Your Classroom

TeachThought StaffAug 27, 2025

Let’s stop the endless worksheets and cooperative groups that skim through text merely to find answers and grow a culture of reading.

Developing Confident Students Using Gradual Release Of Responsibility

Terrell HeickJul 17, 2025

To use the Gradual Release of Responsibility model, students need to see others using it and who better to model it but…

5 Learning Strategies That Make Students Curious

Terrell HeickJul 11, 2025

Ambition precedes curiosity. Without wanting to change or grow, curiosity is simply a momentary neurological reaction to stimuli.

On Student Engagement: How To Be As Interesting As…

Terrell HeickMay 25, 2025

One student engagement strategy is to offer diverse pathways through content–pathways students would have to ‘unlock’ to progress.

How To Play The ‘Count To Ten’ Team-Building Game

TeachThought StaffApr 28, 2025

Understanding how to play the ‘count to 10’ team-building game is about rules, timing, and sequence. Engaged students pick it up quickly.

What Is Additive Grading?

TeachThought StaffFeb 18, 2025

Additive grading is method of grading that starts all students at zero and adds points for accomplishments and mastery.

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 impact.