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Good riddles can leave high school students both stumped and laughing. Trying to solve them and find the answer encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It’s also a lot of fun! Want to share some riddles with your class? Here’s a list of riddles for high school students to bring some energy to the classroom. We Are Teachers FREE SLIDES Riddles for High School Google Slides Bring critical thinking and laughter into your classroom with our free Riddles for High School Google Slides! Just fill out the form on this page to download your copy. Jump to: Classic Riddles for…

contributed by Lee Caroll, PhD and updated by TeachThought Staff Research agrees that the strongest students emerge from homes supportive in the learning process, and below we’ve listed a few ways parents can support students at home. In 8 Science-Based Strategies For Critical Thinking, we looked at ways we can use ‘thinking like a scientist’ to improve our own critical thinking skills. Below, we’re following that post up with a quick read: How to help children think critically at home. 8 Ways Parents Can Support Critical Thinking At Home 1. Think critically as a habit Whether you’re thinking critically about the news or thinking critically…

You probably already have your footing in the classroom, but that doesn’t mean you couldn’t use some better support from the bottom up while on your feet all day. Hey Dude agrees and is ready to back it up with a special teacher discount. Educators get 20% off Hey Dude shoes Hey Dude is the shoe brand aiming to bring the lightest, comfiest, most supportive shoes to consumers everywhere. And given the amount of time you spend walking around campus—from the lunch room to the car line to your classroom and back—these shoes might be worth trying. But not only…

Any season is the perfect season to study the weather and get your students outdoors for hands-on activities. From reading and writing about the weather to conducting experiments and more, here’s our list of weather activities for the classroom, perfect for preschool through middle school. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Science Experiment Recording Worksheet Grab your free downloadable science experiment recording sheet to use with your students! Just click on the link below to get yours. 1. Read books about weather What you need: Read-aloud weather books Read-alouds are some of the most simple classroom activities that teach kids about…

With 30 or more kids in your class, buying valentines for all of your students can get pricey quickly. And making your own is a pretty daunting—and time-consuming—task. That’s why we made these free, fun, printable valentines. Get the full set of 24 valentines (for free!) by submitting your email in the form on this page. Then simply print, address, and hand out! We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Valentine Cards for Students and Teacher BFFS If you want to surprise your students on Valentine’s Day, our free printable valentines are the perfect solution. Just fill out the form on this…

by Terry Heick Digital and social media have replaced the landscape for education. This isn’t a case of mere impact or transformation–it’s all different now. Everything–the tools, the audiences, the access to content, the data, the opportunity. And this is a displacing and replacing that will only accelerate as re-conceptualizing of the craft of teaching in light of emerging technologies and global distinctions increases. This doesn’t mean that every classroom and school and district is suddenly forward-thinking, but rather that education–and most critically, its students–have already changed, forever altering the tone and context for that education. Eventually, the systems of education…

Wherever we are, we’d all like to think our classrooms are ‘intellectually active’ places. Progressive learning environments. Highly effective and conducive to student-centered learning.The reality is, there is no single answer because teaching and learning are awkward to consider as single events or individual ‘things.’So we put together one take on the characteristics of a highly effective classroom through the idea of conditions. They can act as a kind of criteria to measure your own against–see if you notice a pattern.Read more below. Framework A Conditions-Based Model for Highly Effective Learning Environments A research-informed template for diagnosing learning environments and…

We’re excited to share the new VAI Educator’s Studio. The Van Andel Institute for Education worked with scientists to identify the top seven skills kids need in order to be successful: collaboration, communication, creative thinking, critical thinking, curiosity, perseverance, and self-direction. Then, they created resources and activities to help teachers build these skills. You can find all of the resources and activities they created in their new membership site that helps build these skills for only $19.99 for a full year! It’s perfect for grades K–8. We asked 4th grade teacher Cara Vega from Woodbury, New Jersey, to try out…

Have you ever watched as a child stares into an aquarium with awe? Whether it’s the song “Baby Beluga” or the movie Finding Nemo, kids love all things ocean! So you know they’ll be eager to dive into this collection of ocean activities and crafts. Whether it is a science experiment to learn how acid affects seashells, an art lesson where students create their own underwater scene, or a writing prompt about the ocean, students will learn all about our watery planet. Come on in … the water’s fine! Jump to: FREE PRINTABLE Science Experiment Recording Worksheet Our free printable…

This time of year, everything is merry and bright… in fact, it might be doubly bright if you live in a snow-laden state. Then again, be it summer break or winter wonderland, eye protection should always be a priority, and Sunglasses Hut wants to help teachers like you spend less on the proper specs. Teachers save 15% with Sunglasses Hut Whether you need an extra pair of sunglasses to don during sunny recesses or just use them for your commute to school, you can find all sorts of options with Sunglasses Hut. Having been around since 1971, they know what…