Education

First graders will cheer when you announce that they’ll get to do a real, hands-on science experiment. These 1st grade science projects are easy for kids to do, with concepts that will help build their science knowledge for the future....

Winter break is on its way, and no teacher is immune to the end-of-semester fatigue that sinks into both mind and body (though if you are, please share you secrets). So, if you’re still looking for some resources to help...

Science comes alive in the classroom with Ward’s Science Engage Cell Cycles kit. This hands-on resource makes teaching and learning about cell cycles both interactive and entertaining, making this biology kit a We Are Teachers Teacher Pick. It combines simplicity with...

Want to see your students’ eyes light up? Tell them they’re going to do an experiment! These 3rd grade science projects are easy enough for any classroom or kitchen, and they’re full of science concepts kids need to learn. To...

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...