Dear We Are Teachers, I am struggling. The other day while I was putting gas in my car, a child in the backseat of another car pointed at me and said, “Look, Mommy! A witch!” (To be fair, I was...
Whether you’re gathered around a fire in the woods or huddled inside a tent made of sheets in the glow of a flashlight, these spooky tales are the perfect entertainment. Remember to read all scary campfire stories in advance to...
by TeachThought Staff While the scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at the Waisman Center aren’t yet ready to issue evidence-based mindfulness curriculum practices, Flook and CIHM outreach specialists Lisa Thomas Prince and Lori...
Whether you’re leading a classroom, chasing after field trip groups, or just trying to squeeze in a little yoga between grading sessions, you deserve gear that works as hard as you do. Thankfully, Prana delivers in terms of both quality...
As far back as the days of Pac-Man and Tetris, parents were worried their kids were wasting too much time playing video games. But as it turns out, all those hours spent on Minecraft, Pokémon, or Fortnite may actually be...
Insects are a regular spring topic, so it’s helpful to have a few worksheets on hand for projects or general coloring. Coloring sheets are a great way to add an illustration to a unit, strengthen kids’ fine motor skills, and...
Imagine the delight of surprising a colleague with a thoughtful gift, or sending a loved one a fragrant bouquet of celebratory flowers. After all, who wouldn’t love a little extra cheer on their birthday or teaching anniversary? And with the...
Who doesn’t love a little holiday humor? Share these hilarious 4th of July jokes for kids with the youngsters in your life as a fun way to teach them some U.S. history. As an added bonus, they’ll be the hit...
Looking for a fun, interactive way to align math practice with your curriculum? Prodigy is a free, engaging and curriculum-aligned math platform for students in grades 1–8 that adapts to each student’s learning needs, offering personalized practice that helps reinforce...
Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? Try assigning them to students as a fun homework alternative for families during spring break, add them to your sub folders, or use them as time fillers at the end of the day....
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