Critical Thinking
Whether via classroom discussions, analysis of written text, higher-order questioning, or other strategies, learn and share ways to help students go deeper with their thinking.
18 Prompts to Spark Purposeful Teen Writing
By middle and high school, teens are ready to wrestle with big questions about who they are, who they're becoming, and what they believe.Using Picture Books to Teach Children About Large Numbers
These strategies help elementary students grapple with the very large numbers involved in talking about time and space.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Create Highly Effective, Discussion-Worthy Multiple-Choice Questions
Well-written multiple-choice items can deepen thinking and learning, rather than simply challenging students to recall basic facts.Adapting Socratic Seminars for Elementary
With a few key modifications, teachers can make a complex academic discussion into an excellent learning opportunity for younger students.6 Ways to Center a Paper Notebook
As concerns about technology grow, a familiar tool promises to restore a sense of balance in the classroom.Activating Prior Knowledge With Hexagonal Thinking
By creating a visual web of knowledge, students can demonstrate what connections they have already made about a topic, and where they might need additional clarification and support.61.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.7 Ways to Get Math Students to Show Their Thinking
Math isn’t just about answers—the process matters, too. These strategies spotlight reasoning and reveal student thinking.88.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Building Students’ Number Sense in Elementary Math
To get an internal sense of how numbers relate to each other, students can practice working with number lines.6 Routines to Get Students Unstuck
When students are grasping at straws, these self-directed strategies help them to pause, make a plan, and pivot more effectively.19.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Help Students Develop a Personal Moral Compass for School
Self-awareness, personal responsibility, and problem-solving skills help students navigate school and the inevitable challenges of life.877Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.How to Use Hexagonal Thinking in Any Content Area
This engaging activity supports students in organizing their thoughts in a multidimensional way, helping to cement their understanding.
Why Students Should Write in All Subjects
Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects.377.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using the 5 Whys Approach to Deepen Student Thinking
Teachers can use a questioning strategy originally from the business world to guide students to confidently develop and defend their thinking.
