Illinois teacher Adam Peterson didn’t plan on becoming a TEDx speaker. But when a classroom kindness project went viral, it didn’t take him long to find the stage. Adam’s talk, “Be the Yellow,” was inspired by the memory of his...
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly woven into everyday life. From the tools students use for homework to the technologies shaping future careers, AI is here to stay. With this in mind, it’s increasingly important for our students to understand what...
How much time does it take to do your hair before you leave for school in the morning? How much time would you like it to take? If the answer is generally “less,” you might want to take a look...
If you’ve been saving up to spoil yourself for the start of the spring semester, you could always go classic with jewelry. So why not check out Grown Brilliance for its sustainable sets and its teacher discount? Educators save 10%...
Air pollution is often invisible to the naked eye, but this memorable experiment makes it impossible to ignore. In this free, ready‑to‑use lesson plan from Ward’s Science, your students create petroleum‑jelly–coated index card particulate traps. After hanging them in various...
April Fools’ Day is a great time to insert some silly, harmless fun into the school day. It’s also a great opportunity to build classroom community, spark laughter, and encourage critical thinking in a low-pressure way. Add this April Fools’...
Introduction Teachers shape students’ intellectual and emotional development, yet many remain under persistent financial strain. Student loan debt is common among educators and often extends well beyond the early years of teaching, influencing mental well-being, job satisfaction, and decisions about...
These prompts are drawn from 50 Days of SEL & Metacognitive Writing Prompts for Middle School, a resource that includes a full set of prompts across all six domains along with a student self-reflection rubric and implementation guide. You can...
After spending most days behind the desk or in front of the board—indoors at almost all times—running can be a refreshing hobby to get teachers out of the classroom, out of their own heads, and into a new, non-academic sense...
Dating back to the 14th century, limericks are a delightful, often silly way to tell a short story. These quick poems are wildly entertaining and imaginative, and anyone can write them. Once you’ve mastered the rhythm of the limerick poem,...
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