Teachers in all grades can apply these strategies for presenting concise, appealing, student-friendly assignments.

I had an exchange with a student last year that reshaped how I think about celebrating success in my classroom. It happened ...

Effective staging lessons help make a new unit seem relevant to students and also set the stage for critical thinking.

Science makes morphology easier because so many words share roots. Think about the prefix de, which means “remove” or ...

A middle school teacher explains how he creates a welcoming, community-focused environment that keeps students engaged.

The right approach to seating works behind the scenes to keep students focused on learning while minimizing disruptions, ...

Simple ways to guide students to explore, experiment, and innovate together using robotics kits in the classroom.

Teachers have only a few minutes to begin to forge relationships with families. Try sharing classroom logistics in advance to save that time for high-level priorities.

Establishing routines, getting to know your students, and being open to learning can lead to a successful beginning.

When routines are strong, expectations are clear, and materials are organized, everyone in the classroom can focus on what ...

Upper elementary teachers can guide students to focus on small details as they learn to use descriptive language and imagery.

By making progress visible and celebrating small achievements, teachers can help students stay engaged from the first day of ...