Every year we hear a lot of rumbling about how today’s generation is not learning “real” money skills in school, like how to do taxes, for instance. Filing taxes is something every student will navigate in the future. While most...
Our lives depend on the sun. We need sunlight to grow the food that we eat, and its warmth makes life on Earth sustainable. Our daily schedules are governed by the sun—we wake with the sunrise and rest when it...
Art has been created and enjoyed since the beginning of humankind. Art takes many forms including painting, drawing, writing, acting, music, and more. It serves as therapy, expression, protest, and entertainment. There have been many beautiful quotes about art, so...
Having students complete self-portraits is a great way to start and end the year, reflect on what students are learning about themselves, and use in writing assignments. Use our printable self-portrait paper template bundle all year long for activities in...
The gift of February is that it allows teachers and students to learn something new about Black Americans. February begins the first 28 days of a 365-day celebration of African American history. I love Black History Month because it is an...
Take the challenge out of talking to students about making smart decisions about their developing brains. This fun and engaging game gives students a chance to learn important information about how alcohol affects them, giving them the reason behind why...
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? Whether it’s visiting a museum to learn more about fossils or heading to the movie theater for a Jurassic-themed blockbuster, kids (and grown-ups) can’t get enough. But what do we really know about dinosaurs? We’ve put...
I really love this simple Skittles Rainbow Experiment. The setup takes minutes and you only need a couple of items you likely already have in your classroom. Kids get so excited about it too! Plus, click the button below to...
Hunting for sustainable, ethically-made clothing can be a unique challenge unto itself. But if you’re scouring the market for activewear made for both running trails and running errands after school, the Girlfriend Collective is one brand that might be worth...
As the fires roared through Los Angeles, Cathy T., a 6th grade teacher who is retiring in May and grew up in Altadena and Pasadena, offered to donate her classroom supplies for next year. Cathy connected with other teachers in...
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