by Terry Heick There are ideas and then there are ideas between ideas. The spaces between ideas can be pregnant with ideas of their own in the same way that there are stars and then there are spaces between the...
While students may recognize the names of famous American poets such as Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman, there are lesser-known yet prominent poets from every state in our country! We’ve put together this sampler of notable poets (one per state)...
Who, what, when, where, why? Poets use brainstorming and structure to write funny, serious, and sentimental poetry. Show students how it’s done as they write poems about animals or people. Whether your students are just starting with poetry or they’re...
Every teacher has students who insist they can’t write poetry because they just can’t think of the right words. That’s why blackout poems are so amazing! The words are already there—students just need to uncover them and find the hidden...
If you follow teachers on Instagram at all, you’ve probably seen Outfit of the Day posts. Teachers are sharing what they wear, how they style it, and how they bring personality into their classrooms—and we love seeing all of it....
Coming up with a topic for a poem can sometimes be the hardest part of writing one. But everyone can make a list of their favorite people, places, or things—and that’s what odes are all about! Help your students choose...
The Edit from NBCU Academy and Adobe is a student video news production contest for middle and high school classrooms where they research, script, film, and edit their own news segments. The program introduces the fundamentals of journalism and multimedia...
Some assume that free verse poetry is the easiest to write, but that’s not necessarily the case. The very freedom that free verse poetry allows for can actually make it harder for many students to create. That’s why we’ve created...
Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet, but you may still have spring cleaning on your mind—particularly when it comes to your work wardrobe. Maybe your school clothes have lived their best life after one too many classroom spills, or perhaps you...
Meet Zebo Shaazizova, a California‑based educator whose journey from ESL student to classroom teacher has deeply shaped the way she approaches learning, culture, and connection. Drawing from her own experiences as an immigrant, a Muslim woman, and a mother, Zebo...
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