Hey. You. Yes, you in the cardigan. With the orthopedic shoes, the lanyard with 10 keys on it, and the dry-erase marks on your forearm. Can I have just, like, two minutes of your time? I know you’re busy. (Trust...
You’re always on your feet, on the go, and on your game managing all sorts of responsibilities in your classroom in beyond. All things considered, this probably means you’ll need clothes that keep up with you—which is why it’s a...
I’m not sure about the requirements of other teacher education programs, but mine involved 50 hours of community service at a local Boys and Girls Club after-school program. Not being much of a sports enthusiast, I was quickly reassigned to...
Starting a teaching career comes with a seemingly endless series of decisions. For many new teachers, one of the biggest is whether or not to join a union. Without question, teacher unions offer a wide range of benefits—from collective bargaining...
It’s winter! Time for snowflake decorations, snow study, and snow days! Whether or not an actual winter storm is headed your way, use these free snowflake printables to inspire writing, science, and more. The snowflake printable bundle is flexible and...
Dear We Are Teachers, I teach 6th grade, and every year we all dread the week of final exams before we let out for winter break. Our administration is very strict about what we can and cannot use as final...
As a teacher who is always working to make my classroom a fairer place, I’ve seen how bringing cultural stories and traditions into our lessons can really help students. It makes them feel seen, sparks their interest in the material,...
Between winter break, midterm exams, and the changing of semesters, this time of year brings plenty of schedule changes and awkward gaps to fill. One way to survive the chaos is to have a bunch of fun, easy-to-use activities ready...
Are there jobs for former teachers that don’t take place in the classroom? Of course there are! Facilitating learning can take place in a myriad of different settings and in different industries. Education in all its forms impacts lives. The...
Teachers are always on the move… and sometimes a little too literally. And while no one necessarily enjoys moving (congratulations on being built different, if you do), there are at least a few ways to make the process a little...
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