Education

This post was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2024 by Terrell Heick 1. In the article, headline, or social share, ‘who’ is saying ‘what’? That is, what specific author and publication are making what kind of claim about...

Pre-Thanksgiving teacher exhaustion is real. One year, I went almost a full week in which I forgot one of the four very simple steps to make coffee. Another year, I called a window “the see-through wall” and a spoon “the...

The key to helping middle schoolers succeed as writers is guiding them to connect their writing to their interests and experiences. When kids see themselves in the topic or imagine being in the situation, the words begin to flow naturally....

Want an activity that will make your classroom aflutter with creativity? Elementary school is the perfect time to nurture the inner artist that lives in every child. What better way than to encourage them to learn to draw something beautiful...

There is no shortage of school bake sales, which means a quality stand mixer can always come in handy. Or maybe you’re on the market for a new fridge… within which you can store your pre-made cookie dough. (We’ve all...

Gamification is used in many fields and industries. It is meant to promote customer loyalty in business: ” Find a discount among our 5 latest emails to get 50% off dedicated server hosting.” It’s a little different in education. Gamification...

History is usually no laughing matter, but sometimes we can’t help but LOL at modern interpretations of the past. Here are 30 irreverent history jokes to share with your students. Plus, be sure to click the button below and fill...

Your students’ voices deserve a platform! The Edit Digital Storytelling Challenge gives middle and high school students the opportunity share their insights with the world by creating a digital news report on a wellness-related topic. As students create their digital...

Dear We Are Teachers, One of my 8th grade students is intent on making every class a nightmare for me. He responds “Why?” to every single thing I say, from “Get out a sheet of paper” to “Push in your...

High school students generally do a lot of writing, learning to use language clearly, concisely, and persuasively. When it’s time to choose an essay topic, though, it’s easy to come up blank. If that’s the case, check out this huge roundup...