The misinformation around COVID and vaccination has particularly highlighted for me the importance of ensuring that science needs to be more inclusive. This year I’ve been trying to assess science in more ways than just writing. One of the ways that I believe science excludes students is that it relies too heavily on writing to … Read more
There is an assumption that persists in the educational community that more mature teachers are much more difficult and reluctant to be trained on the effective use of educational technology. To some degree, I think this assumption has been built on by the digital native vs digital immigrant myth. But as someone who has trained … Read more
I love everything about the Fall. It’s the perfect combination of weather, beauty, and all things cozy. It’s also one of my favourite months in the classroom. We’re starting to get our routines down pat, beginning of the year assessments are complete (or almost … haha), and our classroom community vibes are pretty strong. We … Read more
Exploring the world of literature is like to setting off on a daring journey (hence my name, The Daring English Teacher) through diverse human experiences, and at the heart of every compelling story lies a theme—a beacon illuminating the truths and timeless lessons woven into the fabric of storytelling. And even more elusive than determining … Read more
by TeachThought Staff At TeachThought, we’ve described Bloom’s Taxonomy as “a hierarchical ordering of cognitive skills that can, among countless other uses, help teachers teach and students learn.” Whether you’re designing instruction, evaluating an assessment, or observing a classroom, Bloom’s remains a powerful tool for understanding how thinking happens—and how we can better support it through … Read more
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One of my very favorite way to practice math is with a deck of cards! Students LOVE when you bring out the cards. It’s such a fun and non-monotonous way to practice math. There’s so many ways to change it up, with all the different skills! You can practice place value a multitude of ways. … Read more
“And what is that, madam?” inquired James politely. “That we live on a crust of earth which is on the back of a giant turtle.” Not wishing to demolish this absurd little theory by bringing to bear the masses of scientific evidence he had at his command, James decided to gently dissuade his opponent by … Read more
I started the school year in class with my students in early August and we made it 57 days of social distance schooling until we shut down. We are due to go back on January 7th! I have been teaching online for about three weeks now. I wanted to keep my holiday “fun days” … Read more
Hey Teachers! Here is an important reminder for you: Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Please know how amazing you are. What you do in your classroom is helping to make the world a better place every single day! To celebrate you, we are having a SALE!! Visit our TPT stores to save up to 25% off … Read more