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Top Classroom Word Games to Boost English Skills
In an era where digital distractions are at an all-time high, engaging students in literacy activities can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. But what if learning could feel like…
The Art of Giving Honest Student Feedback that Helps them Learn and Grow
One of the most challenging but essential aspects of teaching is providing student feedback that truly helps them develop. Whether in writing, speaking, or project work, feedback shapes a student’s…
A Teacher’s Guide to Blended Learning: Benefits, Models, and Tools for Success
Blended learning can be a game-changer in the classroom, but like many time-poor teachers, I was hesitant at first. My first experience with blended learning began during a unit on…
Mastering Halloween Story Writing: How to Teach Students to Create Spine-Tingling Tales
Halloween story writing presents an exciting opportunity for students to engage in creative storytelling, which is always popular. By tapping into the essential elements of storytelling—plot, character, setting, mood, and…
Wacky Wordies: An Excellent Teaching Tool in the English Classroom
I’m always looking for creative ways to engage my students and make language learning enjoyable and meaningful. One of the tools that I’ve found incredibly effective—and surprisingly fun—are “Wacky Wordies.”…
Unlocking Creativity: How Visual Writing Prompts Inspire Student Writers
As an English teacher, I’ve always loved the magic that words can create. But getting students to appreciate that magic, especially in their writing, can be challenging. Like many teachers,…
Top 5 Teaching Strategies for Improving Student Writing Skills
Strong student writing skills are so important for success in school and beyond. But let’s be honest—helping students improve their writing can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. I’ve learned…
Teaching Fake News: Enhance Media Literacy In The Classroom
Fake news is a type of misinformation that intentionally presents false or misleading content as legitimate news. It can be fabricated stories, distorted facts, or manipulated images, all crafted to…
7 Critical and Creative Thinking strategies for teachers and students.
Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one thing remains constant: the need to foster critical and creative thinking in our classrooms. As we prepare our…
Five reasons why computational thinking is an essential tool for teachers and students.
Numerous countries and regions undertaking curriculum redesign within recent years have embraced computational thinking as an essential mindset for students and teachers of the digital age in which live. Although…
Growth Mindset activities for teachers and students
Growth Mindset – What is it, and Why is it important? As educators, we are constantly advocating for the idea of lifelong learning, not just for our students but also…
Cornell Note Taker Generator
The Cornell Note-taking method is probably the most organised method for students of all ages to take notes during lectures and when researching. While this method is mainly used by…
classic Battleship Printable game for students
Battleship Printable Game for Students Battleship is a classic game of strategy and logic that kids of all ages love to play. Best of all, it is great to play…
101 Excellent Educational Quotes for teachers and students
Sometimes, as a teacher, you need something brilliant to say to inspire and motivate yourself and those around you. And, if you are like me, those times don’t come around…
Higher order thinking skills for students and teachers.
What Is Higher Order Thinking? In days gone by, rote learning was where it was at. Latin? Learn your grammar off by heart. Mathematics? Learn your times tables until the…
The 10 Most educated people on the planet.
These people are far from the most intelligent people on the planet ( after all, they spend their entire life studying.), but they do hold more degrees than a thermometer. …
Critical thinking for teachers and students
What Do We Mean by the Term ‘Critical Thinking?’ Firstly, there is no single, commonly agreed definition of the term ‘critical thinking’. However, most commonly as teachers, we use it…
Creative problem solving tools and skills for students and teachers
Creative Problem Solving: What Is It? Creative Problem Solving, or CPS, refers to the use of imagination and innovation to find solutions to problems when formulaic or conventional processes have…
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Amazing learning happens in inviting classrooms As teachers we have no control over whether students go home to a happy, stimulating or a caring environment, but we do control the…
A Teacher’s Guide to Bloom’s Taxonomy
The purpose of this article is to develop a clear understanding of what Bloom’s Taxonomy is, and how you can apply it in your own teaching and learning. Towards the…