From the first moment students walk into your classroom, you want them to feel welcome and safe. One important way to do that is by establishing your rules, procedures, and expectations up front. We’ve partnered with our friends at Avanti...
Everyone’s favorite autumn underdog, Spookley the pumpkin is a wonderful read-aloud, a memorable character, and a fantastic fall theme. The Spookley books can be used to teach belonging and inclusion, diversity, and social-emotional skills, as well as good old language...
Promote positive thinking and a can-do attitude in your classroom with these growth mindset posters. Each poster has an important message, reminding your students that mistakes are OK and hard work pays off. Keep growth mindset front and center with...
Money can be a complicated topic. A lot of times, we avoid discussions around money and finances because it’s stressful, uncomfortable, and even confusing. In fact, recent research tells us nearly half of millennials and Gen Z feel they didn’t...
There’s no hiding the love for Magic Tree House books among students and teachers alike. These fun and adventurous stories are completely historically accurate and provide the perfect platform to build research skills. There’s so much to learn in this...
Fun office supplies might be one of the biggest perks of being a teacher. So we were excited to see that Society6 is offering 25% off on all kinds of back-to-school supplies and accessories, from laptop cases to desk mats...
As we teach students to think critically about texts, one of the concepts we cover is author’s purpose. Here’s what that term means and ideas for teaching it. (Be sure to grab our free printable bundle of author’s purpose activities...
Education has gone beyond acquiring knowledge to acquiring skills using EdTech tools; students learn digital literacy, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. Using technology in learning also enhances the student’s ability to appreciate and ponder on issues in a previously deemed...
Across the country, students and families are struggling to adjust to busing changes. From New Jersey to Arizona, school bus driver shortages are creating hours-long bus rides, delays, and other frustrations. Louisville, Kentucky, reports a relatively smooth start in terms...
As we all know, the annual stocking up on classroom supplies for back to school can be time-consuming and expensive! And once you find what you’re looking for, you want to make sure it’s sturdy enough to go the distance....
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