Phonics is one of the fundamental building blocks of early literacy. Understanding the alphabet principle, or that letters have predictable sounds that form words, is an important component of beginning phonics activities. As students learn about these letter-sound relationships and...
Do you use Apple products for your classroom? Or maybe you prefer to type away on a Mac laptop while answering parent emails and inputting grades? Either way, if you’re in the market to grab some new tech for the...
As the back-to-school season kicks into high gear, it’s not just the students who are gearing up—teachers, you deserve some fresh flair too! Between planning for the first days, classroom decorating, and getting used to that super-early alarm, it’s easy...
Teaching is no easy gig. And unfortunately, sometimes it’s made less easy by school rules that sound like they came from the desk of a petty tyrant instead of a principal. Case in point: this ponytail rule. When we saw...
Dear We Are Teachers, I really wanted the last first grade position I interviewed for. After the interview, I asked for feedback on how I could improve. The interviewer said, “The panel and I agreed that you didn’t seem confident...
In today’s diverse classrooms, it’s important to implement strategies designed to support multilingual learners (MLLs), also referred to as English language learners (ELLs), in the general education classroom. When considering instructional strategies to use throughout the day, choose the ones...
Between lesson planning at home, time spent with students in the classroom, and much much more, you may not always have the time to cook the meals your body needs (and deserves). Thankfully, Factor has an ongoing discount program that...
There’s something truly magical about being an exchange student. Whether it’s for a few weeks or a whole school year, teens get the opportunity to be fully immersed in a new culture. The benefits, lessons, friendships, and memories can last...
As a child of the 1980s, the alphabet song has a special place in my heart. But as a mom and a teacher, I’m the first to admit that it can be confusing for little kids. Sometimes progress is painful,...
There are few things more vulnerable than a young teacher introducing themselves to a room full of experienced educators. You’ve spent years preparing (and perfecting) speaking in front of kids, and suddenly, on the spot, you’re asked to speak to...
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