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...
When you decided to become a teacher, no doubt it felt like exactly the right move. Somewhere along the way, though, things changed. After all, teachers experience burnout at an incredibly high rate—nearly 40% say they’re very often or always...
It’s no secret that President-elect Donald Trump and the Republicans want to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Trump has promised to close the DOE and, in doing so, send the work of education administration back to the states....
Turkey and stuffing … football and giving thanks. Most of us love Thanksgiving for the food and the family, but the holiday can also include math! We created these festive Thanksgiving math word problems for students to practice their math...
Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my third year of teaching 3rd grade. I have a big family spread out across the city, and I love them dearly. But it’s really hard to keep up—especially around the holidays. I really...
There’s no better way to encourage outside-the-box thinking than math brain teasers! They’re usually much more about using logic than being a math whiz, so everyone will need to think creatively. Here are some of our favorite math brain teasers...
Need to bring a little humor to your learning space? These jokes for teens are clean, cheesy, and a perfect way to brighten the mood! As always, be sure to review this list before sharing to ensure they align with...
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