Lunar New Year has been celebrated for thousands of years in countries all over the world. People spend the last 15 days of the old year cleaning, preparing, and settling debts. On the eve of the new moon, a special...
They say that laughter is the best medicine. Since everyone loves a good laugh, you can try one of our favorite knock-knock jokes for kids to break the tension caused by tests or social anxiety. Your students may roll their...
The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold After the Storm nearly wipes out life on Earth, Liz doesn’t know what to do. So, she just keeps on going to work at the bookstore, occasionally trading books for supplies, mostly...
As educators, we know crafting an inclusive school environment is both crucial and highly challenging these days, especially with new legislation in states like Missouri and Oklahoma. We’ve all seen the struggle in the eyes of students who feel out...
The We Are Teachers team is on the hunt for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for teachers! Our favorite stores will host sales throughout November with weekly and daily deals. Tip: Bookmark this page and check back...
Before that kid in the back of the room raises his hand and asks, “What am I supposed to be doing?” after you spent a full 10 minutes writing instructions on the board and another 5 minutes explaining them, I...
A good chuckle can be a game-changer in the classroom. When boredom strikes or morale seems low, laughter is the best medicine. Some jokes even reinforce what students are learning. Need some kid-friendly humor to boost the mood? We’ve got...
Dear We Are Teachers, We got a new teacher on our team this year who demands so much of our energy. Pam creates unnecessary drama, like sending hostile email to parents about insignificant issues (that, obviously, turn into big issues)....
As teachers, many of us know and love IXL from using it in our classrooms. But did you know that IXL also offers family memberships to extend the learning at home? You can take advantage of this deal for your...
At least once a year, one of my freshmen would ask me why everything we read in 9th grade English was so depressing. A quick look at our curriculum revealed they did have a point. Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice...
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