Autumn is definitely in the air, and it’s time to create some fall bulletin boards and doors for your classroom. Fall foliage, beloved Halloween movies, pumpkin-spice everything, owls, turkeys, and more—we’ve got it all! We even have some great bulletin...
What better way to get your students interested in reading than to dress as their favorite book character? Whether it’s for Halloween or you need ideas for a Book Character Spirit Day, we’ve got you covered with these fantastic book...
One-third of America’s schools are rural and about 10 million K-12 students attend rural public schools, an increase from 18.5% in 2012 to 20.3% in 2022. This increase in attendance isn’t the full story, however. Rural schools are still in...
The air is getting cooler. Leaves crunch on the sidewalk. That only means one thing: It’s pumpkin time! Pumpkins are a part of teaching in fall, and you can use them for so much more than bulletin boards! Use each...
If you’re stocking up for back-to-school, then you’ll want to head over to Amazon’s Labor Day Sale, which includes discounts on a big range of school supplies, technology favorites, and more. One bargain that grabbed our eyes? This significant discount...
Self-regulation is a struggle for everyone lately. All the distractions we face each day make finding time to reflect or focus feel almost impossible. And our students are no exception. Behaviors in our classrooms are getting worse, but we know...
It feels like we need good friends now more than ever. Whether they’re with us for a moment or a lifetime, having someone to laugh with or a shoulder to cry on can make all the difference. Emphasizing kindness and...
Fourth grade is a time for students to continue to hone their writing chops as they put to use the skills they’ve learned and gain confidence in their abilities. All writers can have a little trouble getting started, though, which...
As a teacher, you likely spend every day in a flurry of activity and a sea of student emotions, so coming home overwhelmed is both common and understandable. But here’s some good news—the app Headspace is completely free for teachers!...
Oh, great. Not the dreaded “No, leaving your student in the inclusion class isn’t going to put them behind” conversation I used to have at the beginning of every school year. I could never decide which was more painful—reassuring a...
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