Education

The egg drop may be the most versatile activity there is. It can be done in kindergarten to teach about gravity, in middle school to teach engineering, and in high school physics. (We’ve even done the egg drop in professional...

The world around us is full of items that started in someone else’s imagination. From light bulbs and airplanes to peanut butter and shampoo, inventors have used new ideas to make the world a better place. Want to encourage students...

For language arts teachers, finding effective ways to enhance comprehension for students with intellectual disabilities can often feel frustrating or like a dead end. There are many resources out there with claims of the best reading strategies for students with...

Every day is chock-full of new discoveries when you are a kindergartner. These hands-on kindergarten science experiments and activities take advantage of kids’ boundless curiosity. They’ll learn about physics, biology, chemistry, and more basic science concepts, gearing them up to...

Dear We Are Teachers, My 1st grade partner teacher just told our group text that she isn’t coming back after break. I can’t stop thinking about everything I need to do to prepare for her long-term sub, not to mention...

We doubt you enjoy shopping around for car insurance—not when you have papers to grade, lessons to plan, and plenty of others tasks that require your attention. (You probably have any number of things you would prefer to be doing,...

Forest bathing, aka Shinrin-Yoku, is the Japanese practice of immersing oneself in the forest’s sights, sounds, and smells. And as the daughter of a forester who grew up “slow-hiking” through the woods, I deeply understand the benefits of it. But...

To grow, teachers must be able to reflect critically on their own performance. Education is ‘actuated’ by teachers. It makes sense, then, that education should also be able to reflect critically on its own performance as well.  Currently, this occurs...

In today’s digital landscape, social media platforms have become crucial for educational engagement, especially in STEM fields. TikTok, a leading short-form video-sharing app, has gained immense popularity globally. Yet, in the USA, access to TikTok is restricted, hindering students and...

Use Classroom Management Platforms and Other Tools to Overcome Barriers in Learning a Language contributed by Al Kingsley, CEO of NetSupport Teaching a language, whether for ESL students or those learning something new like French or Spanish – requires largely...