Extrinsic motivation gets a bad rap, but middle and high school teachers can use it judiciously early in an activity to ...

A simple routine gives everyone more think time before sharing their responses—and helps manage students’ enthusiasm for ...

Before introducing something like a Shakespearean play, it’s helpful to guide students to explore other artworks with similar themes.

You just found out every student in the band will miss two days of school. Or there’s a fire drill and now one section is ...

Early elementary teachers can use this activity to involve students and their families in an engaging literacy routine.

Students can use evidence-based reasoning to evaluate the law while building their ability to collaborate and communicate ...

Teachers don’t need to speak students’ home languages to use them as a resource for learning and creating a sense of ...

Elementary teachers can create opportunities throughout the day for students to strengthen their math knowledge.

By lowering the stakes and offering regular (fun) practice, even the most reluctant speakers can build this vital skill.

Highly entertaining stop-motion movies like Chicken Run, Wallace & Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep are made with an astounding ...

Creating procedures around daily classroom activities reduces the mental burden for students, leaving more brain space for ...

When you get students talking, moving, and creating, they’re more likely to actively apply the skills you’ve taught.