This article describes "thematic teaching," defined as a process of integrating and linking multiple elements of a curriculum in an ongoing exploration of many different aspects of a topic or subject. Thematic teaching is about students actively constructing their own knowledge. In classrooms where successful thematic work is in progress, ownership of learning is in the hands and minds of the students. This article suggests how to choose a theme, describes the teacher's role as that of an observer and guide, and examines the value of group explorations for students to share what they discover. The spirit of thematic teaching is what it is all about---finding the magnet, the twist, or the point at which students cannot wait to get to school to continue their activities.