Education

I teach high school, so when I get a gift from a student and their family, I’m fully screaming, crying, throwing up (as the kids say). I know that it sounds cliché, but I really mean it when I say...

Comparing and contrasting is one of those skills that students develop as they learn more about the world, read more widely, and get curious about everything from outer space to animals in a coral reef. As students learn about more...

If you’re looking to expand your classroom library, it’s never a bad idea to go with a beloved favorite that now doubles as the newest DreamWorks movie! In fact, you can get The Wild Robot by Peter Brown on Amazon...

If there’s one thing kids love, it’s games! If you’re looking for brain breaks, icebreakers, team-building activities, field day games, or just ways to fill the last few minutes of class, Minute To Win It games are the answer. Many...

Believe it or not, 2025 is almost here! And whether or not you are a resolutions person, we think you’ll love our free 2025 New Year Goals template. It features four simple prompts to help adults and kids alike think...

Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my second year teaching high school and am on the verge of quitting. The dread I feel knowing that anytime I enter grades for an assignment, send out a newsletter, or make a new...

If we ran the world, we’d give teachers discounts on every single thing. Fortunately, lots of businesses and organizations agree with us! Teachers can save on school supplies, clothing and shoes, tech like laptops and printers, and more if they...

Whether you are making activity pouches for young learners or just looking to laminate some seasonal classroom decor, you’ll want to find a laminator that is quick, easy to use, and consistently reliable. If you’d like our recommendation, we’d point...

Ask any middle or high school teacher what the number-one hassle is when it comes to grading, and inevitably they will end up talking about late work. Even in the post-pandemic classroom, teachers are grappling more than ever with the...

We all know that technology is here to stay in our classrooms. From interactive whiteboards to educational apps, tech tools are becoming a daily part of teaching and learning (even among some schools trying to navigate back to paper-only!). But...