No one likes being talked at—people prefer to feel like they’re part of the conversation. When I think back to my days teaching 8th graders, I remember how hard it was to create a space where real dialogue happened rather...
Whether you’re sending out resumes hoping to land your first teaching job or looking to shift to a new school or district, one fact remains the same: All the best credentials, experience, and passion could go unnoticed without a strong...
Setting goals is important for people of all ages, no matter how big or small the goal. We all need some encouragement to help us turn our dreams into reality. Try some goal setting with your class with this list...
Teachers want to be the best they can be at their jobs, and they know that education is a lifelong process. But meeting professional development requirements can often feel like a hassle instead of something that’s meaningful. Districts offer (and...
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,...
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