How To Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Activities and More)
As an elementary school teacher with Apache tribal heritage, I believe we’re fortunate to live in a time when our […]
Classroom Ideas
Using The Week Junior in the Classroom Is Easy
The Week Junior is more than just a current events magazine for kids—it’s a flexible teaching tool that brings real-world topics
Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents Examples and Templates
During all the hustle and bustle of back-to-school season, teachers don’t necessarily need yet another item to add to their
Yes, You Can Teach Without Phones. Here’s How I Did It.
There are now statewide laws or orders in 14 states mandating that schools operate as phone-free environments. Many districts and
65 Fun Sight Word Activities That Work
The goal of reading sight words is automaticity, or being able to look at and read a word without thinking
5 Breathing Exercises That Can Reset Your Classroom Energy
I’m subbing in a 4th-and-5th-grade classroom, and one student’s ODD is completely disregulating the entire room. His energy is contagious
65 Educational Brain Breaks for Kids
I don’t know about you, but when I sit through a faculty meeting or professional development session, within 15 to
101 Best Books for Preschool, Recommended by Teachers
You can never have too many books for preschool! We read aloud to this age group for so many reasons:
64 Best Middle School Books, According to Teachers
Middle school students faced plenty of issues even before the social, political, and economic upheavals of today. At the same
23 Chapter Books for 4th Graders, Recommended by Teachers
Fourth grade is a magical time for reading growth. With increasingly profound themes and complex topics, the best chapter books