A deck of playing cards contains a lot of math just waiting to be explored. Every card has a number value, most have numbers on them, and all have symbols (hearts, diamonds, spades, clubs) that can be counted and correspond...
You don’t have to stop learning new skills just because you’re the one teaching everyday. And if learning a new language is on your list of goals to work toward, Babbel has you covered with their educator discount, featuring 60%...
Every May, I’d wrap myself in a blanket and cocoon away from the bustling halls of middle school. After a summer of adult-only chats, rewiring my brain for middle school conversations felt like training for a marathon. Even now, I...
Critical thinking is the ongoing application of unbiased analysis in pursuit of objective truth. Although its name implies criticism, critical thinking is actually closer to ‘truth judgment‘ based on withholding judgments while evaluating existing and emerging data to form more...
Elkonin boxes are a terrific tool for helping young learners break words down into their constituent sounds. This is a key skill they’ll need as they begin to read and write. They’re ideal for group work, literacy centers, or individual...
Autumn is in the air, and you can hardly look to the left or right without seeing an abundance of creative inspiration in the form of pumpkins, scarecrows, sunflowers, and foliage. Whether you prefer Halloween or Thanksgiving, they both provide...
As summer fades into the sunset, it’s time to celebrate the autumnal equinox. Fall is the season of apples, pumpkin spice, cinnamon swirls, and leaf peeping. Temperatures drop and daylight saving time ends, bringing gentle breezes and cozy nights. Set...
As a former middle grades teacher, my students were funny and clever. Usually on my lowest days, they never failed to bring a smile to my face. However, amid the joy in my eighth grade math classroom, there were moments...
We’re always on the lookout for inexpensive ways to stock our classroom libraries, so we were excited to see that this week, Target is offering an additional $5 off a $25 book purchase. That’s on top of their already discounted...
Schools are bustling hubs of activity, and managing them effectively is no small feat. From controlling hallway chaos to building a tight-knit community, educators are getting creative with solutions to take on some of their most challenging issues. Take a...
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