Thrive in Grade Five

MARCH 9, 2025

Ummm, no, that’s just asking for classroom management nightmares. Activity #1 – Allow Students to Complete Independent Research Projects Have you seen the power of choice in action? When students are given the opportunity to research or learn more about something they enjoy, they work soooo much harder.

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Social Studies Classroom Management Museum History 130

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 5, 2025

Older children, experts say, need thoughtful questioning and responses that help develop critical thinking skills and vocabulary. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report Nationwide, research has found many caregivers struggle to provide ample, responsive interactions. Instead of asking a question like, What color is your car?

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K-12 Critical Thinking Classroom Management Research 93

ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. And that's really, I think, what most teachers struggle with, because if you can't manage, you can't teach. What is an unexpected way that your role shapes the day for kids?

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Library Charter School Education Lesson Plan 100

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

What strategies might help students develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills? Research suggests that when students are better able to make thoughtful and constructive decisions, this skill positively impacts: A student’s academic success. Benefits of Developing Responsible Decision-Making.

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Classroom Management Critical Thinking Research Education 148

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Researchers at Georgetown University have been studying the impact of Tulsa, Oklahoma’s program for two decades. While the working papers focused on children who are now in their early 20s, additional research from Georgetown is tracking a group of Tulsa children who finished third grade last school year.

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Elementary School Classroom Management High School Public School 111

Letters and Ink Blog

JULY 25, 2022

STEM Competitions Get students energized and ignite their competitive side with a variety of critical thinking competitions! Give them 30 minutes to research online and craft the best paper airplane. I’ve created a great print-and-go organizer for this My Hexagonal Identity Activity , which can be snagged on my TpT store!

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Professional Development Critical Thinking Classroom Management Cultures 52