Want an activity that will appeal to all the Swifties in your classroom? Elementary school is the perfect time to nurture the inner artist that lives in every child, and the best way to encourage them to learn to draw...
Every teacher knows the drill. You’re deep into explaining the intricacies of a new concept when suddenly a hand shoots up, not with a question about the lesson, but with the age-old request: “Can I go to the bathroom?” While...
It’s no secret that teachers spend money out of their own pockets to make sure students have the tools and resources they need to learn. In fact, a teacher-spending survey by nonprofit adoptaclassroom.org found that teachers spend on average $860...
Once kids learn to read, they unlock a very rich world of books and other writings to explore. This list of literary genres and subgenres offers definitions and examples for a wide array of writing styles. Encourage students to explore...
In the United States, school calendars have long followed the same pattern: 9-month school years with a few short breaks throughout, and a long summer break lasting up to 12 weeks. But the United States is actually a bit of...
Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) is best known for his horror and mystery writing, but he wrote much more than that. Poe’s writing career started in 1827 when he released the book of poems Tamerlane and Other Poems, and since then...
Leadership isn’t just about holding a position of authority. It’s also about inspiring others and leading by example. If you’re looking to inspire your students’ success and help them become exceptional leaders, you’ll love this collection of impactful leadership quotes...
I have some pretty strong opinions about theme days. More often than not, they are a burden on families (don’t get me started on last year’s Twin Day debacle with my first grader). And at their worst, they’re highly exclusionary....
Over the course of their careers, teachers develop their own lexicon for addressing classroom happenings. How many of these do you remember from your own time in the classroom? “Is there something you’d like to share with the class?” “The...
Do you like to keep inexpensive gift ideas for students on hand to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or special accomplishments? Do you like to have small rewards to serve as incentives for good behavior or good work? Then look no further!...
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