Tag: Parents

Alternatives To ‘How Was School?”

Terry Heick Nov 4, 2025

“What did you learn in school today?” It’s easy to resort to cliches when talking to kids about school. Here are some alternatives.

12 Ideas For Easing Students Back to School

TeachThought Staff Aug 1, 2024

You are handed a classroom full of students who are excited to be back but not so enthusiastic to study. This is…

How To Connect Schools And Communities Using Technology

Terry Heick Jul 12, 2024

In light of the access of modern technology, schools can evolve while simultaneously growing closer to the people they serve.

When Schools And Parents Don’t Talk

Terry Heick Jun 6, 2024

Communities don’t understand teaching and learning? Education doesn’t know what communities really need? This seems like an opportunity.

15 Activities To Help Students Review And Retain New…

Terry Heick May 16, 2024

By asking students to leave a little learning on a chair by the door on the way out of the classoom, exit…

Digital Media Use In Schools: An Internet Safety Cheat…

TeachThought Staff Mar 22, 2024

Digital media use is exploding in education. Unfortunately, internet safety is something many teachers-and worse, students-take for granted.

12 Cybersecurity Tips For Students At Home And In…

TeachThought Staff Nov 1, 2023

A VPN connection encrypts and protects students’ internet traffic from interceptors who may want to steal passwords.

11 Useful School Home Visit Resources For Teachers

TeachThought Staff Jun 26, 2023

We were given a long list of names and addresses and wished luck. Years later, I can say it was one of…