Education
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27 Clever Ideas for Teaching Measurement of All Kinds
Most of the math we do—counting, operations, measurements—answers the question “How much?” How much of each of these attributes: length,…
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Best New Books in August 2025 for Kids and Teens
It’s the start of a new school year, which means many of us are stocking our classroom library shelves. Lucky…
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If you like creative writing, I made a Substack – TeachThought
In addition to my work at TeachThought, I also write creative nonfiction, essays, and—more recently—poetry. I’ve presented my work at…
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28 Pre-Writing Activities for Preschoolers
Pre-writing activities for preschoolers can help set up our youngest learners to become proficient writers as they progress through school.…
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16 Must-Read Novels for Your Summer TBR Pile
Summer break is here, bringing teachers the much-needed relaxation and downtime they deserve. If you’re like me, getting lost in…
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Where Does A Freed Mind Go?
Teaching Is Human Work. Systems Aren’t Built for That. Teaching Is Human Work. Systems Aren’t Built for That. Education is…
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Developing Confident Students Using Gradual Release Of Responsibility
by Terry Heick Learning is a culture. It starts there—with the students first as human beings needing to understand their…
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The Best Source Of Education Research Is Your Classroom
by Terry Heick Looking for the best source of education research? The one with authentic data, practical studies, and a…
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When Students Don’t Use What They Learn
by Terry Heick With so much else to do and a subsequent loss of academic structure, most research shows children…
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Zones of Regulation Activities To Help Kids Manage Emotions
Learning to identify and regulate emotions is a big job, especially for little kids. Understanding and managing emotions are skills…
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