Earth is a very special planet for many reasons. First and foremost, it’s our home. Earth is the only planet in the solar system where life exists (as far as we know), hence the nickname Mother Earth. It has a...
Ah, the natural slump. Every single person in your classroom can feel it. That dry atmosphere where it feels like every brain is operating at 0.25-speed capacity. How many of us have tried to keep teaching through these daft vibes,...
In the shadow of the recent wildfires that ravaged Altadena, California, leaving the community to grapple with how to rebuild their lives, an unexpected beacon of joy has emerged at six local high schools. Actor Steve Carell, best known for...
by Terry Heick What’s the 3-2-1 strategy? The 3-2-1 strategy is simply a format that can frame–well, really anything. Examples Of The 3-2-1 Strategy It doesn’t even have to be about about teaching and learning. You might ask someone to...
contributed by Owen M. Wilson, University of Texas El Paso A logical fallacy is an irrational argument made through faulty reasoning common enough to be named for the nature of its respective logical failure. The A Priori Argument Also: Rationalization; Dogmatism,...
Billions upon billions of people in the world have been connected by the internet, which has provided the ability to access more and more information, services, and opportunities. However, as the new connectivity grows, there are greater privacy, security, and...
When students see poetry as a boring unit that’s all about love and feelings, it’s time to shake it up. Poets have always had a sense of humor, and students who appreciate sarcasm, wit, and outright jokes will love these...
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my second year of teaching and am exhausted all the time. I thought it would help to cut out my weeknight activities, so I canceled my barre class and book club. But now I’ve...
Are generic icons just… not cutting it? Maybe you need a broader collection to pick from. Maybe you want more specific icons to better represent your students, your curriculum, or your niche mnemonics. Don’t worry, there’s a solution to your...
Poetry, with rhyming, alliteration, and short, easy-to-interpret stanzas, is a great way to engage elementary schoolers in everything from seasonal themes to humorous antics. There is literally something for everyone in a poetry unit. Teaching poetry in the elementary classroom...
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