Teaching is no easy gig. And unfortunately, sometimes it’s made less easy by school rules that sound like they came from the desk of a petty tyrant instead of a principal. Case in point: this ponytail rule. When we saw...
Dear We Are Teachers, I really wanted the last first grade position I interviewed for. After the interview, I asked for feedback on how I could improve. The interviewer said, “The panel and I agreed that you didn’t seem confident...
In today’s diverse classrooms, it’s important to implement strategies designed to support multilingual learners (MLLs), also referred to as English language learners (ELLs), in the general education classroom. When considering instructional strategies to use throughout the day, choose the ones...
Between lesson planning at home, time spent with students in the classroom, and much much more, you may not always have the time to cook the meals your body needs (and deserves). Thankfully, Factor has an ongoing discount program that...
There’s something truly magical about being an exchange student. Whether it’s for a few weeks or a whole school year, teens get the opportunity to be fully immersed in a new culture. The benefits, lessons, friendships, and memories can last...
As a child of the 1980s, the alphabet song has a special place in my heart. But as a mom and a teacher, I’m the first to admit that it can be confusing for little kids. Sometimes progress is painful,...
There are few things more vulnerable than a young teacher introducing themselves to a room full of experienced educators. You’ve spent years preparing (and perfecting) speaking in front of kids, and suddenly, on the spot, you’re asked to speak to...
Kids enjoy comparing things. You’ve probably heard remarks like, “My pencil is the shortest in the class,” or “That’s the longest caterpillar I’ve ever seen.” They also like using math tools like rulers. They’re hands-on and make learning more concrete...
It’s not an easy time to be a teacher—and it hasn’t been for a while. Between the day-to-day struggles and the complex, overarching systems making things difficult, the teaching profession is no walk in the park. But we know that...
We love a good organizational hack, so we were psyched when we saw that this highly-rated desk organizer is on sale for just over $15 on Amazon. Organize all your teacher pens and markers in one place “As a teacher, one...
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