Several of the kids were taking turns boasting about how strong they were. “I can pick up this whole table!” “I can pick up this whole school!” “I can pick up this whole world!” As their claims escalated ludicrously, some of their classmates called them out. “No you can’t!” “You can’t even pick up a … Read more
Today’s photo is from my PLD journal. As you can see I do like a bit of bullet journaling. The notes on this page are from a PLD session lead by Perry Rush. I was reminded again about why I think the idea of a student-centered focus in education is problematic as it still results … Read more
We’ll be learning all about Washington, Lincoln and Obama, Trump and now President Biden! This is by far one of my favorite units to teach! We will also learn about 10 of the most famous U.S. Symbols and we’ll it all while integrating social studies with reading, writing, and math. There are REAL pictures … Read more
Teachers work hard, and they deserve a bag that can pull its fair share. We surveyed more than 100 educators in every grade and subject to find out what makes the best teacher bags, and which are the ones they’d recommend. Their experiences can you help you find the right bag to do a little … Read more
Padlet has just launched Sandbox, their new collaborative online whiteboarding tool designed to replace Google Jamboard, which is being discontinued. Just like other Jamboard replacements, Padlet Sandbox offers all the familiar features of Jamboard and much more, making it an invaluable tool for teachers looking to enhance their interactive and collaborative activities. What is Padlet … Read more
by TeachThought Staff At TeachThought, we’re interested supporters of any learning taxonomy. (We even created our own, the TeachThought Learning Taxonomy.) Learning taxonomies help us think about how learning happens, highlighting that there are many ways to frame thinking. Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy Verbs adapt Bloom’s original cognitive framework for digital learning, helping K-12 teachers integrate technology … Read more
This list of 15 fall crafts includes pictures and links to detailed instructions. Great for a fun fall project with your students!
Hello, my dear colleagues! Alice here! I want to personally thank you for voting for me in the Teacher Creator competition by Twinkl, and I am also grateful that you keep downloading our free materials and reading our articles from month to month. Thank you for your undying support and so many volunteer offers – … Read more
Welcome to today’s #24DaysOfAI Appvent Calendar where today we reveal a fantastic tool that helps you to take your existing text from most sources (Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint and more) and convert complicated themes or topics into fantastic visuals. The tool I’m talking about is napkin.ai. With its easy-to-use features, I love Napkin as a … Read more
The pottery work in this photo is some of the artworks produced by the students of Elwyn Richardson. If you don’t know, Elwyn was an influential educator both in New Zealand and internationally for the impact his educational philosophy had. I was lucky enough to get to see some of these artifacts in person … Read more