December is an exciting month for many folks, with lots of holidays to celebrate! It’s also the time when wintry weather sets in, making it perfect for cozying up with a new book by the fire. While December isn’t a...
English teachers are often limited to the same rotation of tasks. Grading papers. Demonstrating punctuation usage. Reading aloud. It’s very rare to have an opportunity to flex their command of the English language. Enter: being asked to draft an official...
You and your students have been working hard and growing like crazy this school year. So your 100th day is a day that’s definitely worth celebrating—with gusto! Here is an awesome list of educational 100th day of school ideas to...
Maps show students everything from the layout of a room to the setting for a book to how a storm moves. Students need to have lots of experience with maps, and they’re fun to use too! Use our free printable...
When students write for teachers, it can feel like an assignment. When they write for a real purpose, they are empowered! Student writing contests are a challenging and inspiring way to try writing for an authentic audience—a real panel of...
The more we read, the better writers we become. Teaching students to write strong persuasive essays should always start with reading some top-notch models. This round-up of persuasive writing examples includes famous speeches, influential ad campaigns, contemporary reviews of famous...
Echoing through the ages to this present moment, the voices of Native American people and Native American quotes resonate with timeless knowledge and insight. From the revered elders of the past to the rising generation of today, these quotes serve...
Dear We Are Teachers, I’ve been teaching for five years at the same large high school, and almost on a daily basis I get confused for a student. Despite the fact that I wear an I.D. on a lanyard every...
History is rich with extraordinary individuals who are worth knowing about. From the well-known leaders who changed the course of history to lesser-known individuals whose contributions were significant in their own right, exploring these figures opens students’ eyes to the...
There are so many misconceptions, myths, and half-truths surrounding my Native people. Below you’ll find a compelling collection of Native American facts I gathered to share with your students. Some may challenge your preconceptions, others may pique your curiosity, and...
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