Education

Ward’s Science Kits for the OpenSciEd curriculum take the hassle out of lesson prep, giving teachers everything they need to deliver hands-on, engaging science activities. With all the materials provided, teachers can focus on teaching without worrying about gathering supplies....

Growth mindset encourages students to think about challenges and mistakes as learning opportunities. It’s another phrase for the idea that when you fall, you get back up again (and again and again). Use these quotes from historical and modern figures...

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...