Dear We Are Teachers, Well, I can’t believe I’m asking this, but I am. When I noticed a student’s handwriting and writing ability improved dramatically overnight, I asked the student, “Did a grown-up help you with this?” Without skipping a...
Debating a topic is a terrific way to practice public speaking, critical thinking, and other important skills. But serious controversial topics can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. These fun and funny debate topics provide debating-skills practice in a low-stakes way....
We don’t often think of brain breaks for the secondary classroom. But the truth is, they need them just as much as elementary students, especially if you teach on a block schedule with a 90- or 120-minute block. We’re all...
Calling all geography teachers! This huge continents and oceans map bundle includes all sorts of options to use with students. You’ll also get a color-cut-and-paste activity, plus graphic organizers for learning more about each continent and ocean. Grab yours by...
December is an exciting month for many folks, with lots of holidays to celebrate! It’s also the time when wintry weather sets in, making it perfect for cozying up with a new book by the fire. While December isn’t a...
English teachers are often limited to the same rotation of tasks. Grading papers. Demonstrating punctuation usage. Reading aloud. It’s very rare to have an opportunity to flex their command of the English language. Enter: being asked to draft an official...
You and your students have been working hard and growing like crazy this school year. So your 100th day is a day that’s definitely worth celebrating—with gusto! Here is an awesome list of educational 100th day of school ideas to...
Maps show students everything from the layout of a room to the setting for a book to how a storm moves. Students need to have lots of experience with maps, and they’re fun to use too! Use our free printable...
When students write for teachers, it can feel like an assignment. When they write for a real purpose, they are empowered! Student writing contests are a challenging and inspiring way to try writing for an authentic audience—a real panel of...
The more we read, the better writers we become. Teaching students to write strong persuasive essays should always start with reading some top-notch models. This round-up of persuasive writing examples includes famous speeches, influential ad campaigns, contemporary reviews of famous...
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