5 useful project-based learning ideas to boost your curriculum
Project-based learning is something you might remember from school. Because be real: How much textbook material did you really take in? How many lectures stayed with you? It’s okay if the answer is not...
View ArticleSocial studies lesson plan — October’s Quest of the Month
Introducing Classcraft’s seventh Quest of the Month! Each month at Classcraft, we’ll be choosing one awesome quest to promote. The post Social studies lesson plan — October’s Quest of the Month...
View Article5 key ingredients to engage students
Every teacher has dealt with the middle-of-the-year slump, the distractions of upcoming breaks, and just a general lack of enthusiasm from students. The good news is that just by employing a few of the...
View ArticleThe teacher’s guide to personalized learning plans
The realm of education is full of buzzwords. And one in particular that has recently gained popularity is personalized learning. But what exactly does it mean, and where do personalized learning plans...
View Article5 tips for teaching humanities in high school
Teaching science and math in high school is pretty straightforward, but it can be challenging to figure out what exactly to do in a humanities class. Students are naturally at different levels of...
View Article7 educational platforms that bring video games into your classroom
You’ve probably heard your students talking about video games at one time or another. Perhaps you’ve caught them playing Angry Birds on a tablet hidden in their desk or eavesdropped on discussions...
View Article5 tips for surviving the weeks of school before Christmas break
Every teacher who’s taught at least one year knows which times of year are especially challenging: at the end of the school year when everyone is ready to be done (including teachers!), right before...
View ArticleCoding lesson plan — November’s Quest of the Month
Introducing Classcraft’s eighth Quest of the Month! Each month at Classcraft, we’ll be choosing one awesome quest to promote. The post Coding lesson plan — November’s Quest of the Month appeared first...
View ArticleHow to make the most of your planning period
Let’s face it: teaching is a time-consuming job. Preparing lessons, grading student homework, emailing parents, attending faculty meetings, talking with your supervisors … the list goes on. You can...
View Article5 formative assessment ideas for teachers
It’s a safe bet that if you graduated with an education-related degree, you’ve been expected to know the difference between formative and summative assessments. But upon entering the classroom,...
View ArticleHow to teach vocabulary to your students
There’s a common misconception that vocabulary instruction consists of having students write down the definitions for a list of words and then … poof! The students magically know the words well. And...
View ArticleWhat are the positive effects of video games on students’ academic performance?
If you’ve heard that video games rot your brain, think again! Video games have many positive effects on students’ academic performance, but some educators are still largely unaware of these awesome...
View ArticleEffective strategies for teaching vocabulary
Direct, engaging lessons can give your students a deeper understanding of vocabulary which is a great equalizer and an important asset for all learners. The post Effective strategies for teaching...
View Article5 great ways to teach Shakespeare
Shakespeare's language can be daunting for students but these tips will help them discover and maybe even enjoy the Bard. The post 5 great ways to teach Shakespeare appeared first on Classcraft Blog.
View ArticleHow to create an effective classroom management plan
Thinking of starting a new classroom management plan? When I was a teacher, this was the element I struggled with the most. However, after years of teaching both middle and high school students, I...
View ArticleWhy giving less homework may actually produce better results
Too much homework is the perennial complaint of students. When you are often hearing complaints of being overworked it can be hard to ascertain when it’s a legitimate concern or when students are just...
View ArticleELA lesson plan — December’s Quest of the Month
Introducing Classcraft’s ninth Quest of the Month! Each month at Classcraft, we’ll be choosing one awesome teacher and quest to promote. The post ELA lesson plan — December’s Quest of the Month...
View ArticleKelli Dunlap on the Strength of Video Games in the Classroom
Video games have the ability to transport us to different worlds, stretch our skills as the hero or the villain, and explore real life and ourselves. Schools that use video games to teach are giving...
View ArticleGet moving! How to increase student engagement in the classroom
Most students zone out when they’re just sitting and listening to a lecture, but not when they’re moving and actively engaged in learning activities. By getting your kids up and moving, you’ll easily...
View ArticleHow to craft a school history quiz
For some subjects, it’s fairly easy to create assessments. In math, quizzes feature similar problems to those students have already completed in school or for homework. In science, tests usually...
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