On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free. Each year, we honor this historic date...
Jump-start engaging student conversations with Would You Rather questions for kids. Whether for debates, creative writing prompts, thought-provoking discussions, or captivating lessons on comparisons, these questions are your classroom’s secret ingredient to learning in disguise. Explore our collection of 300+...
Creating a classroom‑appropriate outfit that’s comfortable, stylish, and affordable isn’t always easy. But we love seeing teachers do it every day when they share their Outfit of the Day (OOTD) posts. This is why we launched the $99 Amazon Challenge,...
Color theory is comprised of guidelines for using color to create visually appealing art. Young artists need to understand and use color theory—including learning primary, secondary, and intermediate colors—and to appreciate art and create their own masterpieces. We collaborated with...
If you’ve ever struggled to quickly see what all your students are thinking, Darlene Hernandez has a simple solution: In her classroom, a simple system called “Jot-Lot” works perfectly every time. Hernandez is a 5th grade teacher in Southern California,...
You don’t have to teach the youngest elementary grades to be subject to constant messes. Teenagers are messy, too (not just in terms of drama), and your home likely has just as many crumbs, spills, and dust particles as the...
The end of the school year is the perfect time to look back, celebrate, and let students show off who they’ve become. These ready-to-use end-of-year bulletin board kits make it easy to turn your classroom wall or door into a...
What happens when learning about body systems feels more like real-world EMT training than classwork? Turn your students into first responders with “First on Scene: What Would an EMT Do?” This interactive Google Slides game will have your students take...
When Marieum Ahmad brought a turtle into her classroom during her very first year of teaching, it wasn’t just about having a cute class pet. It was about building community, teaching responsibility, and creating a classroom culture where students feel...
Students produce tons of amazing art each year. Even if you’re not an art teacher, students in your class may still produce art projects. At some point, you’ll want to collect students’ work and present it in a portfolio. That’s...
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