Spring is one of the most exciting times of the year, full of blooming flowers, singing birds, and longer days. But there are many more fascinating facts about spring than warmer weather! These facts about spring will help kids (and...
My former coworkers and I always aimed to make our custodian’s job as easy as possible. A clean floor was a top priority, but finding time to sweep while keeping the focus on learning was a challenge. Enter Courtney Olson,...
Regardless of your artistic abilities, you can still help your students improve their own artistry thanks to directed drawing activities. These activities walk you through the process step-by-step so anyone can create their very own masterpiece. Teachers often lead the...
Why did it take me so many years to try ice cream in a bag? This is such a quick and easy experiment, and students will love it. The setup takes no time at all. You likely have most of...
Dear We Are Teachers, One of our elementary APs seems proud of her mean reputation. At lunch last week, the cafeteria full of 3rd-to-5th graders were being particularly rowdy. She got on the bullhorn and yelled so loud it hurt...
College students face rising costs for education every year, causing many to juggle work, studies, and looming debt. The CollegeBoard’s report shows that the average cost and fees at private four-year colleges in 2021–2022 was approximately $38,070 per year, while...
National Read Across America Week starts on March 2, 2025. The week is a nationwide effort to celebrate reading and reinforce the importance of reading with a focus on young children. It’s within National Reading Month in March, so it’s...
We know AI can be a huge time-saver for teachers when used effectively and responsibly, but it also presents so many possibilities for actually reshaping our teaching. Researcher Dr. Elfrieda “Freddy” Hiebert has been exploring using digital tools to inform...
Looking for a balmy break from the frigid temperatures and winter monotony? Then thanks to the Kennedy Space Center, Florida might be a nice stop for your next vacation, especially if you love to teach (or learn about) space science....
As much as we wish emergencies didn’t happen, it’s best to be prepared—and to prepare our students too. Make sure everyone knows what to do in case of emergency by hanging posters on the wall, as well as reviewing procedures...
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