Category: Learning and Education

by TeachThought Staff According to a study published in the Thinking Skills and Creativity journal, students who regularly engage in creative tasks show statistically significant gains in problem-solving and reflective judgment (Beghetto & Kaufman, 2014). In other words, fostering creativity is not just about making school more fun—it cultivates the very thinking habits that support…

Summer camp games are all about adventure, teamwork, and making lifelong memories, and the right games can take the fun to the next level. Whether planning activities for day camp, sleepaway camp, or backyard summer fun for the family, having a collection of go-to games is essential. This roundup features engaging, easy-to-set-up summer camp games…

by TeachThought Staff Today’s product Pick Of The Day is a childhood classic on almost every self-respected reading list in the United States (and many beyond): Charlotte’s Web book by E.B. White. The following links are affiliate links–which have zero to do with recommending Charlotte’s Web or any other book or product we offer but…

It’s almost the last day of school, and you want to give your students a special parting gift without spending too much of your budget. Here are some end-of-year student gifts that only cost about a dollar each. These simple DIY end-of-year students gifts will give all of your kids something to remember this year…

At We Are Teachers, we’re always looking for new ways to make learning more fun, interactive, and just a little bit magical. Whether it’s a clever hands-on activity or a silly game to get brains buzzing, we believe play has a powerful place in education. We know game-based learning works. Research shows that learning through…

Standing for Critical Thinking and Progress by Terrell Heick At TeachThought, we have always focused on promoting critical thinking cross for use in ‘human’ applications–namely, people (i.e., education stakeholders) and places (i.e., communities). Our mission has been apolitical by design—centered on improving thought, education, and human potential without aligning with political ideologies or factions. However,…

Let’s face it. Everyone wants to learn faster. Whether you’re working with a maths tutor in Brisbane or studying on your own, your learning style matters. Many students rely on math tutors or English tutors to speed things up, but sometimes what holds them back isn’t effort — it’s misinformation. Learning myths are everywhere. And…

With Father’s Day approaching, many teachers prepare to have students make gifts to bring home for the dads and father figures in their lives. We know every student has a different home situation, but for those who want to participate, these Father’s Day crafts for kids are all easy to do and don’t require expensive…

As teachers, we love a solution that lets us meet kids’ learning needs more effectively or efficiently no matter where they are reading. When that solution also supports kids and families at home, it’s a double win. Teachers and parents can find virtually any book in Bookshare’s collection of over 1.3 million titles. Assistive reading…

Pressed for time in the morning before you head to school? Or maybe you’re tightening your budget when it comes to your daily hygiene purchases? Either way, using something that both protects your skin while working as a functional beauty product can help you kill two birds with one mineral-based stone. Enter: Colorescience. Educators can…

  What Is Cognitive Dissonance? A Definition For Teaching Understanding Cognitive Dissonance: A Psychological Framework for Growth and Learning Human beings strive for consistency between their thoughts, beliefs, and actions.  When an inconsistency arises—when beliefs and behaviors clash—it creates a sense of discomfort or tension known as cognitive dissonance. This concept, first introduced by psychologist…

by TeachThought Staff Self-Directed Learning is not a new concept, but it’s often misunderstood—especially in the context of K-12 classrooms. In a prior reflection, Terry Heick explored the relationship between self-directed learning and the true purpose of education: “The goal of the model isn’t content knowledge (though it should produce that), but rather something closer to…