Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my first year teaching high school biology. Ever since the new semester started, my students are either totally apathetic or spend the whole class goofing off. We can’t get anything done, and it genuinely...
Animals can be cute, cuddly, fast, smart … and gross, but they’re all pretty amazing! Kids love learning about animals, so these amazing animal facts are perfect for sharing with ychour students. Post one during your morning meeting or share...
By now, you probably know about TED, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing important ideas through brief, impactful talks. TED Talks can be amazing classroom resources that spark meaningful conversations. (Their TED-Ed videos are especially valuable, since they include complete...
Music teachers are well aware that IMSLP, sadly, cannot be the one-stop-shop for all of their sheet music needs (though it is a darn good resource). Be it for your ensemble concert or for a student who is preparing an...
by Terry Heick Simple premise, as titled: what sorts of ‘things’ make teaching unsustainable, and what sort of advice can help teachers reflect on these ideas to mitigate any damage and make the profession more enjoyable, and thus sustainable. 10....
Whether you’re using formative assessment for data to personalize learning within a unit, or more summative data to refine a curriculum map, the ability to quickly and easily check for understanding is a critical part of what you do. (Which...
Pocket charts are one of the most versatile tools for making literacy learning fun and hands-on. They allow you to display words, letters, and visuals in a way that encourages interactive engagement, enabling students to participate in sorting activities, vocabulary...
There’s something so fascinating about hands-on science experiments and projects. They make learning so meaningful and so much fun! These 5th grade science projects help kids explore biology, physics, chemistry, and a whole lot more. Try one at the 5th...
Nothing gets kids more excited for science than hands-on experiments! Watch your 4th grade science students’ eyes light up when they try some of these activities. You’ll find physics, biology, engineering, chemistry, and more. These projects are easy to set...
As a Chinese American growing up in the United States, I was fortunate to be able to learn and celebrate the holidays important to both my Chinese and American communities. In many cultures, Lunar New Year celebrations are some of...
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