CFT Blog Articles

10 Growth Mindset Examples to Develop Success in School
Educators who help students develop growth mindsets can change the trajectory of a student’s academic and personal success. This is an incredibly important undertaking for

7 Mindfulness Questions to Encourage Mindfulness in the Classroom
The benefits of practicing mindfulness in the classroom are far-reaching for teachers and students. Focusing on mindfulness can yield a more productive and engaged classroom

9 Quick Relationship Building Activities and Games for Teachers
Relationship building is one of the most important tasks for any teacher, though it can sometimes feel difficult to prioritize. Students who feel connected to

5 Easy Ways to Build Positive Relationships With Your Students
Student relationships are one of the most important building blocks to success in the classroom. No matter how well crafted your lesson plan, how creative

Top 4 Best Classroom Management Styles You Need to Know
Whether you are entering the classroom as a first-year teacher or have been at it for a decade, your classroom management style is one of

How to Create Highly Effective Student Connections
Meaningful connections with your students will lead to classrooms filled with collaboration, engagement, and success stories. Most educators know this, but the “how” of making

Help Students Get Into Learning Mode: 7 Strategies to Improve Participation
Teachers can sometimes feel as if their words fall on deaf ears, and lesson planning is an absolute waste of time. An uninterested class that

10 Characteristics of a Highly Engaged Classroom
Engagement may seem like a buzzword among educators or an overused missive from administrators; however, its importance in classroom structures cannot be overstated. Getting students