Field day is a great way to bring the school year to a close. It’s fun, outdoors, will engage parent volunteers, and it requires minimal setup. As you choose your activities for field day and gear students up for the...
Social Studies Alive! is a K-12 curriculum designed by Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI). to make social studies engaging through interactive lessons and inquiry-based projects. We chose the TCI Elementary Social Studies Curriculum as a Teacher Pick because the program emphasizes student-driven...
If we let students graduate high school without learning key money skills like saving and budgeting, we’re doing them a real disservice. These budgeting activities are terrific for a life-skills class, morning meeting discussion, or advisory group unit. Give teens...
Jobs for students who love to write don’t have to be limited to journalist or author. While those are great writing careers (more info on them below), there are many ways for students to go into careers that allow them...
Looking for a fun and easy way to introduce poetry to your students? Acrostic poems are a perfect starting point. They’re simple, engaging, and a great way to build creativity and confidence in young writers. Plus, acrostic poems are appealing...
For many, May means the last month of school and the start of summer break. That makes it the perfect time to pick up some new reads to fill the lazy days ahead! These are the May 2025 new books...
Pressed for time in the morning before you head to school? Or maybe you’re tightening your budget when it comes to your daily hygiene purchases? Either way, using something that both protects your skin while working as a functional beauty...
Landing your first job is an exciting step toward independence and personal growth. Whether you’re looking to gain experience, save money, or explore different career paths, there are plenty of entry-level roles to choose from. We’ve put together a list...
Hanging teacher appreciation posters with these inspiring quotes in your classroom is about more than energizing you throughout the day, it’s also a way to communicate what is important about your profession to students, parents, and anyone else who enters...
Do you remember eagerly turning over the pages of a new Shel Silverstein book as a child? It’s important to begin encouraging a love of poetry in kids as early as preschool or elementary school. However, it’s also important to...
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