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...
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...
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