We’re not quite sure when aesthetically pleasing bulletin boards became quite “a thing” at schools. But definitely ever since I can remember, school hallways have been peppered with colorful, neat bulletin boards from the entrance to the exit. Fast-forward to...
If you have a rolling cart, you know how useful and versatile they are for the classroom. In fact, we’ve shared some of our favorite ways to use rolling carts here. That’s why we were thrilled to see such a...
A game of This or That is played by calling out two options (this or that), then having players make their choice by moving to the side of the room that represents their selection. This or That questions are great...
Dear We Are Teachers, I finished my 15th year of teaching in June and finally decided to leave the toxic school I’ve been working at my whole career. I interviewed at a school that seems like my literal dream school,...
Have you ever used or tried an electric crayon sharpener? While opinions are divided on this classroom gadget, with some calling it a “kindergarten teacher must have” and others saying it’s “frustrating,” we wanted to let you know we spotted...
Readers repeatedly come across many of the same words when they read. The most commonly used words are called high-frequency words, and they are an essential part of literacy instruction. We’re learning more and more effective ways to teach these...
Sometimes I read research results and have a “Well, yeah, teachers already knew that” moment. Reading that a positive classroom environment boosts student engagement made me mimic a Kristen Wiig SNL reaction face. All of us teachers know that class...
Teachers get a lot of interesting emails and phone calls. We all understand that parents have the best interest of their child at heart, but sometimes the things parents say are totally … well, ridiculous. And it’s really, really hard...
Setting up classroom literacy centers in your elementary school classroom? These stations equipped with literacy center supplies are designed to provide materials to help your students work independently or in small groups of two or more in an effort to...
In case you missed it, we’re sharing an amazing classroom deal every day in July, when retailers tend to offer big discounts on classroom items. Today, we’re feeling lucky to have stumbled upon the absolutely adorable back to school collection...
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