Education

Folks: We are squarely in DEVOLSON season. This is an acronym I coined as a way to describe the busiest and often most difficult time of year to be a teacher: the Dark, Evil Vortex of Late September, October, and...

Whether our students go on to study music in college, become professional musicians, or simply have a deeper appreciation of the songs they hear on the radio, as teachers, we recognize the power of music education. Learning music helps children...

Let’s be real: There’s often an invisible wall between what teachers are really thinking and what they end up saying. They might smile and nod during staff meetings, or say, “No worries, I’ve got it!” when the truth is a...

Skip counting is fun for kids. Think about some of those early rhymes we learn like “Two, four, six, eight, who do we appreciate?” or “One, two, buckle my shoe; three, four, shut the door …” There’s something kind of...

Math is more than just numbers and equations—it’s a way of thinking that helps us understand the world. From budgeting and programming to exploring outer space, math is everywhere. Even if it seems tricky at times, there’s something magical about...

If you’re talking with kids about the upcoming presidential election, then you need to download these fun voting coloring pages! They’re great for schools, community organizations, and home. Bonus? Adults love them too! Grab your coloring pages by filling out...

Dear We Are Teachers, I’ve taught 7th grade at my current school for nine years. I knew that a coworker on my team was getting married and helped throw her a bridal shower at the end of school. She reiterated...

Some students need to keep their hands busy in order to keep their minds focused on the task at hand. And what better way to help kids discreetly fidget than with these glittery, stretchy strings? Coming in a pack of...

“I don’t know what to do next.” “My laptop doesn’t work.” “Can I go to the bathroom?” We’ve all had those days when student questions seem like they will never end. @teachwithmrbailey takes this idea to the next level with...

We often assume that the longer someone works in a role, the better they get at it. This is a pretty easy assumption to make for teachers—don’t we all remember that exponential increase in skills from our first to second...