When the hit ABC TV show Abbott Elementary first premiered in 2021, I was instantly hooked. I could easily relate to many of the situations portrayed in the mockumentary-style sitcom. The show is usually on point, in both lighthearted and...
Learning styles are everywhere. It’s the concept that each student has a stable, consistent way they take in, organize, process, and retain information, and that by teaching using a student’s learning style, they will learn more. When someone tells you...
Curious about teaching coding but don’t know where to get started? Already experienced with coding and robotics but could use some new equipment? Great news! Our friends at Ozobot have kindly shared an exclusive discount code for We Are Teachers...
Schools face a lot of challenges these days. Lack of funding, teacher shortages, curriculum restrictions, and general safety concerns make educating students more difficult than ever. One of the biggest problems doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: chronic absenteeism....
If you’re an elementary or middle school teacher, you know the struggle of keeping classroom activities both engaging and tidy. Gluing, a seemingly simple task, often turns into a sticky nightmare, leaving desks, floors, and little hands covered in mess....
Planning a school carnival or want to add some non-athletic activities to your next field day? These carnival games are perfect for school events or parties at home. You’ll find DIY options plus ready-made games you can purchase to save...
Nothing says “getting cozy in the classroom” quite like a fall read aloud. And if you’re looking for an exciting new adventure to take your young students on, The Leaf Thief is more than 50% off on Amazon right now!...
Social studies make up a major portion of the school curriculum, with topics ranging from history to economics, psychology to ethnic studies. In elementary school, most social studies curriculum programs are general, giving students an overview of the subjects they’ll...
Folks: We are squarely in DEVOLSON season. This is an acronym I coined as a way to describe the busiest and often most difficult time of year to be a teacher: the Dark, Evil Vortex of Late September, October, and...
Whether our students go on to study music in college, become professional musicians, or simply have a deeper appreciation of the songs they hear on the radio, as teachers, we recognize the power of music education. Learning music helps children...
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