The stress of tests and social dynamics can prove challenging for students, and for this reason, they need an opportunity to express themselves freely. Art provides a powerful outlet for creative expression while also proving therapeutic. Plus, a good art...
Keep the fun going all year long with this roundup of creative, simple, and fun 1st grade art projects. Whether you feel like diving into painting, pattern-making, mixed media, or sculpture, there is something for everyone on this list. We...
Sometimes, you need a car to get you from the airport to the cabin you’ve booked an hour away. Other times, you might just be waiting on a car repair that’s taking a little longer than you initially expected. Either...
Every classroom has students who read at different levels. Accommodating this variety of abilities can be challenging, especially in non-ELA subjects like science or social studies. Fortunately, a solid reading level text converter can make things a whole lot easier....
Dear We Are Teachers, It’s my first year at a new school, but my 7th year overall. I love my new school, but the one hangup I have is their personal day policy. You have to fill out a Google...
Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about ways to celebrate the maternal figures in your students’ lives. While tried-and-true crafts that involve flowers or homemade cards are included here, so are some more...
Looking for the best poems for 4th graders? We’ve put together a great list of poetry you can use in your classroom lessons. This collection of poetry covers a wide variety of topics and ranges from simple sweetness to more...
When you go on break, you deserve to get as far away from school stressors as you’d like. Sadly, the cost of traveling might not always get you very far, between flights, food, car rentals, and… the dreaded cost of...
April Fools’ Day is the perfect opportunity to share a few laughs with your students—ones they’ll remember for years to come. But let’s face it: Not all pranks are created equal. As teachers, we know the importance of keeping things...
There’s something so sweet about poems for 3rd graders. The kids are ready to tackle more complex themes and vocabulary, but the poetry is still so endearing and innocent. We’ve put together a list of engaging poems that will delight...
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