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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…
FREE PRINTABLE GRAPH AND GRID PAPER OF ALL SIZES
It can be hard to find a simple graph or grid paper when you need it in the classroom or if you are working at home. So I have made…
60 Riddles to challenge your students
Kids love riddles. They often see them as a very intellectual challenge that can be solved by thinking outside of the square. Below are 60 riddles that your kids will…
10 great activities to break the ice with your students
Starting the school year or walking into a new room daily as a substitute can become pretty draining and confronting for teachers and students. Luckily, there are things you can…
An excellent collection of Fermi problems for your class
Enrico Fermi is the father of “solving maths problems we will never know the exact answer to.” Such as how many leaves are on all the trees in Central Park. …