16 great classroom management resources
Ready for the best school year yet? Here are the most innovative and effective tricks and tools for every aspect of classroom management. The post 16 great classroom management resources appeared first...
View ArticleMusic lesson plan — August’s Quest of the Month
Introducing Classcraft’s Quest of the Month! Teachers can use this quest from Adam Johnson to hit the right notes with their music and ESL lessons. The post Music lesson plan — August’s Quest of the...
View ArticleWhat’s new at Classcraft for back-to-school 2019
Ahh, the dawn of a new school year. Pencils are neatly lined up. Students’ desks are freshly polished. For the first and maybe only time this semester, your classroom is immaculate. We love the feeling...
View ArticleWhat’s new at Classcraft for back-to-school 2019
Ahh, the dawn of a new school year. Pencils are neatly lined up. Students’ desks are freshly polished. For the first and maybe only time this semester, your classroom is immaculate. We love the feeling...
View ArticleSave on a subscription to Classcraft Premium
First, the so-so news: The price of a one-year subscription to Classcraft Premium is going up. Now, the good news: As a member of the Classcraft community, you have until the end of September to lock...
View ArticleWhy is curriculum important?
As you were learning how to become a teacher, the weighty tomes of curriculum were likely set out in front of you, and they probably looked daunting at best. Each subject area has its very own roadmap...
View ArticleHeterogeneous vs. homogeneous grouping: What’s the best way to group students?
When setting up a classroom exercise or activity, you’re often required to arrange students into groups. Is it better to put them into heterogeneous groups, which comprise students of differing...
View ArticleDitch the book report and try these book project ideas instead
Growing up, my brother did a book report on “Charlotte’s Web” — three years in a row. As you’re probably aware, though, book reports are easy to plagiarize and can be quite boring for the student. This...
View ArticleAnnouncing Classcraft’s 2019-2020 gear refactor
Every year at Classcraft, we release awesome new features to kick off the back-to-school season. For the team, this is a big moment as it serves as a milestone in our journey, showing us how much the...
View ArticleReimagining education for teachers and students
Let’s reimagine education. What would happen if students actually wanted to be at school? Imagine what would be possible if we could shift the mindset of school being something we had to do to being...
View ArticleHow to check for understanding in a lesson plan
Every teacher knows that their job is to ensure that students gain as much as possible from each lesson. However, how can you ensure that every single lesson plan is working to its fullest extent?...
View Article62 ways to check for understanding
Checking for student understanding is an integral part of the learning process. Having several methods for determining what your students have taken away from a lesson is highly beneficial for both you...
View ArticleWe Asked Teachers: Which behavior do you want students to learn the most?
Some of the best things we can learn happen beyond textbooks and lesson plans. We asked teachers, if they could encourage only one behavior among their students this year, what would it be? It’s no...
View Article3 free formative assessment tools kids will love
There are plenty of formative assessment tools out there designed to help teachers, but you want to make sure you’re using the best. The post 3 free formative assessment tools kids will love appeared...
View Article62 ways to check for understanding
After the lesson is over, there are plenty of simple ways to check that students have an understanding of the concepts you've just taught. The post 62 ways to check for understanding appeared first on...
View ArticleWhy should students spend more time with their families?
Modern life can be hectic but connecting over quality family time, unplugged or through devices, is important for students mental and physical health. The post Why should students spend more time with...
View ArticleWhat is assistive technology in education?
Assistive educational technology makes tailored learning experiences simple and effective. A boost especially for students who have disabilities. The post What is assistive technology in education?...
View ArticleBiology lesson plan — September’s Quest of the Month
Introducing Classcraft’s Quest of the Month! An atmospheric biology lesson plan that challenges students to crack the code to understand the cortex. The post Biology lesson plan — September’s Quest of...
View ArticleBringing history to life: Interactive historical timelines in the classroom
Memorizing dates and events is old news. Interactive historical timelines are an exciting new twist to old history lessons. The post Bringing history to life: Interactive historical timelines in the...
View ArticleWhat is reactive classroom management?
When student behavior is difficult, reactive classroom management can help you respond quickly to a problem and guide students into better patterns. The post What is reactive classroom management?...
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