The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

May 13, 2019
by Evan-Moor
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Teachable Moments: Using Quality Time Fillers

When I was studying to become a teacher, one thing that impressed me most about my mentors was how these teachers purposefully used bits and pieces of time for effective learning. I am talking about those precious minutes ranging from … Continue reading

November 15, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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A Review of Evan-Moor’s Daily Higher-Order Thinking

Since we use thinking skills to make decisions each and every day, teaching kids to use critical thinking skills is a priceless part of their education. While reviewing Evan-Moor’s Daily Higher-Order Thinking, I was delighted to find many opportunities for … Continue reading

January 8, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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How to Incorporate Critical Thinking into Your School Day

Students need to develop higher-order thinking skills such as inquiry, evaluation, and analysis to be successful in the classroom, on assessments, and in the real world. But how do you incorporate critical thinking activities into your already stuffed curriculum? Here … Continue reading

Child's head thinking hard about puzzles.

August 17, 2017
by Evan-Moor
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Critical and Creative Thinking Homeschool Curriculum Guide

Click here to download Evan-Moor’s Critical and Creative Thinking Homeschool Curriculum Guide. Critical and creative thinking skills are fabulous tools that kids can use to apply the skills they have learned. If you are looking for resources for your kids … Continue reading

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