30 Awesome Abraham Lincoln Books That Bring History to Life
There is a reason Abraham Lincoln was included on Mount Rushmore, a monument created in…
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46 Best Teacher Valentine Gifts, as Recommended by Educators
While teachers always appreciate a card with a heartfelt message, they certainly don’t expect gifts…
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Help! Can I Ignore Rude Emails From Students?
Dear We Are Teachers, I teach high school juniors. Last week, I got an email…
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35 Children’s Books About Friendship, Recommended by Teachers
Cultivating friendships is a huge part of going to school. It’s always a good time…
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Lunar New Year Coloring Page 2024: Grab Our Free Download
This year, Lunar New Year celebrations begin around the world on February 10, 2024. It…
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58 Heartwarming Winter Quotes for Chilly Days
The days are shorter, the wind blows colder, and just like that, winter has arrived.…
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Make Your Own Custom “Connections” Puzzles for Students
Connections fans, rejoice! You and your students can now make your own custom Connections puzzles.…
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Best Montessori Bookshelf Options for School and Home
Need a better solution for all those picture books? Elevate your space with a bookshelf…
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February 2024 Best New Books for Kids, Teens, and Teachers
February is the shortest month, but the weather can sometimes make it feel like the…
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50+ Super Bowl Trivia Questions and Answers for Game Day
Getting ready for Super Bowl Sunday? No matter which two teams are facing off, you’ll…
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130 Best William Shakespeare Quotes That Still Resonate
Romeo and Juliet. Macbeth. Othello. These are just a few of the beloved classic tales…
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Financial Risk Tolerance Quiz for High Schoolers
Risk tolerance plays an important part in your overall plan for investing your money. But…
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20 Money Conversation Starters for Middle Schoolers
They say it’s tacky to talk about money. But financial literacy begins with conversations. And…
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A Survival Guide for the First Staff Meeting of 2024
I start second semester tomorrow with a Professional Development Day. My house is clean, my…
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“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” Worksheet Activity
The poems of Robert Frost are perfect for introducing students to the beautiful world of…
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102 Rewards and Incentives for Kids That Really Work
We all love rewards, and kids are no exception. Sometimes it seems like kids will…
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15 Practical Tips From the Experts
The average classroom is designed for fully sighted students. But according to the CDC, nearly…
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Help! My Coworker’s Default Tone Is Sarcasm
Dear We Are Teachers, Everyone on our 10th grade English team has a healthy level…
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25 English Activities for High School You’ll Want To Try Right Now
Engaging middle and high schoolers can sometimes be tricky. How many times have you planned…
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Is “Gentle Parenting” Creating Behavior Problems in Schools?
If you have kids, teach kids, or know people who do either, you’ve probably heard…
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This Small Change Can Boost Student Collaboration in Math
Excitement, engagement, collaboration. These are words a teacher might use to describe their ideal math…
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Remembering Your “Why” Will Not Heal Burnout
Sometime in the last decade, a phrase created to motivate teachers began sweeping schools across…
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50 Fantastic 4th Grade Science Projects and Experiments
Nothing gets kids more excited for science than hands-on experiments! Watch your 4th grade science…
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12 Animals That Hibernate (Plus a Free Worksheet Bundle)
Talking about animals that hibernate is a great way to get kids thinking about the…
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22 Books About New Year’s Eve To Celebrate in Style
The New Year is upon us, bringing a mix of wonder, hope, and new beginnings.…
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What Is School Choice?
“School choice” is the term used for options that allow families to choose where they…
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125 Positive Words of Encouragement for Kids
Every student needs to hear words of encouragement. Students believe what we tell them, so…
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101 Best Preschool Books, Recommended by Teachers
There’s nothing better in preschool than cozying up on the rug to share books together.…
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60+ Inspiring Work-Life Balance Quotes To Live By
We’ve all heard it: Work hard, play hard. But how many of us are creating…
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110 Idiom Examples Everyone Should Know
Idioms are expressions that have a meaning that isn’t immediately obvious from the words themselves.…
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Help! A Parent Complained After Running Into Me at the Bar
Dear We Are Teachers, Confession time. While inebriated at a bar on a night out…
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140 Inspirational Goal-Setting Quotes
Setting goals is important for people of all ages, no matter how big or small…
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55 3rd Grade Science Projects for the Classroom or Science Fair
Want to see your students’ eyes light up? Tell them they’re going to do an…
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Buying a Home? Save With the Teacher Next Door Program
If anyone deserves a break when buying a home, it’s teachers. That’s why We Are…
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130 Weird but True Fun Facts To Amaze and Surprise Everyone
Where’s a shrimp’s heart located? How long was the longest bridal veil? What’s a nurdle?…
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The 3 Most Common Accommodations Mistakes Teachers Make
As we head into winter, we’ve likely established solid routines in the classroom. Our students…
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11 Note-Taking Strategies That Help Students Learn
We’ve all been there: You’re delivering a lecture full of insight, but students haven’t even…
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The Most Ridiculous Negative Teacher-Observation Remarks
It’s no secret I like a slightly energetic and wild classroom. I taught middle school…
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16 Best Rolling Carts for Teachers To Stay Organized
What did teachers do before rolling carts? We can’t imagine carrying books, papers, and boxes…
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28 Unique 100 Days of School Shirt Ideas
Reaching the 100th day of school is a milestone that should be celebrated! Although dressing…
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45 Fabulous 1st Grade Science Experiments and Projects To Try
First graders will cheer when you announce that they’ll get to do a real, hands-on…
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Free Bill of Rights Worksheet Bundle
Learning about the Bill of Rights is an important part of civic education, shaping students…
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Help! How Do I Get Middle School Students To Respect Me?
Dear We Are Teachers, After an observation, my AP told me that I am way…
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40 Easy Kindergarten Science Experiments for Hands-On Learning
Every day is chock-full of new discoveries when you are a kindergartner! These hands-on kindergarten…
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It’s That Time of Year: Students Requesting Grade Changes
The last week before a break feels refreshingly festive, even at the secondary level. Despite…
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35 Amazing Dinosaur Movies for Kids of All Ages
Looking to excavate a list of the best dinosaur movies for kids? Look no further!…
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13 Best 3D Printers for Kids of All Ages
With a focus on education and fun, 3D printers are perfect tools for learning, experimentation,…
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Bill of Rights for Kids (Free Google Slides, Activities, and More)
Teaching kids about the Bill of Rights is crucial for helping them build background knowledge…
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This Comedian Nails Why School Vouchers Are a Scam
2023 was the year of school choice. Since 2021, many states—including Arizona, Florida, Utah, and…
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Bringing Hexagonal Thinking to the Science Classroom
Are you looking for an authentic way to get your science students to master important…
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This District Is Offering Classes Separated by Race
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Evanston Township High School (ETHS) in Illinois is…
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45 Simple and Fun Science Activities for Preschoolers
Every day is a new opportunity for toddlers to ask “Why?” over and over. Tap…
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Can We Please Stop With Elf on the Shelf in the Classroom?
I know, I know. People have strong feelings about this. And I get it. I…
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15 Clever Yo-Yo Tricks for All Skill Levels
Regardless of your age, everyone probably remembers receiving a yo-yo as a gift at some…
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22 Sensational Snow Activities for Kids of All Ages
It’s wintertime and the snow has begun to fall. Take advantage of this time of…
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Help! I Don’t Want To Be Friends With My Principal Anymore
Dear We Are Teachers, My principal and I both got divorced in the last couple…
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50 of the Best Quotes About Education
Being an educator is not always the easiest job, but knowing you have made an…
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125 High School Debate Topics To Engage Every Student
Author spotlight Jill Staake is a Contributing Editor with WeAreTeachers. She holds a B.S. degree…
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We Officially Request More Teacher Glamour Shots
Teachers are forces of incredible creativity. We stand in awe of their engaging lessons. The…
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Is the Milwaukee Public Library Account the Best Thing on Social Media?
One of my top discoveries this past year was the Milwaukee Public Library Account. Available…
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35 Best Aesop’s Fables (Free Printables)
For thousands of years, people have been sharing Aesop’s fables to prove a point or…
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How To Use ESSER Funds for Your Music and Theater Programs
When school budgets are being decided, it often seems like the purchases for music and…
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Number-Tracing Worksheets from 1-10
One to one correspondence. Cardinality and ordinality. These are all important initial mathematical concepts. But…
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30+ Awesome Career-Readiness Activities That Teach Soft Skills
When it’s time for students to start working and/or head to college, they’ll need “soft…
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The Online Gradebook Was Supposed to Solve All Our Problems …
My introductory email to parents says, “If your child is struggling or missing assignments, I…
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Top 20 Words Teachers Officially Never Want To Hear Again
Every discipline has its share of jargon, and some of that is certainly necessary. But…
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17 Kwanzaa Facts Everyone Should Know
Do you know about Kwanzaa? If not, you’re missing out on this beautiful holiday that…
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Holiday Decorations Don’t Belong in Classrooms—Period
I LOVE Christmas. At this exact moment, I’m sitting next to my Christmas tree listening…
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Winter Coloring Pages: Grab Our Free Download
All parents and teachers know this simple truth: When it’s cold outside, it’s a good…
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12 Best Education Conferences To Check Out in 2024
Education conferences give teachers, administrators, and other education professionals a chance to explore new ideas…
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Help! Our Staff Holiday Party Is Mandatory and I Refuse to Go
Dear We Are Teachers, My principal always throws an elaborate holiday party at her house…
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Best New Books in January 2024
What better way to ring in the new year than with a bunch of terrific…
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99 Cool Winter Jokes To Break the Ice
Winter brings the calmness of snow flurries and cozy days by the fire … oh,…
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30 Hilarious Winter Break Memes Only a Teacher Will Understand
How many more days of school do you have left until winter break? I bet…
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Free Printable With 5 Designs
Is there anything better than curling up with a good book, a blanket, and a…
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15 Resources for Professional Development for Teachers in 2024
Teachers want to be the best they can be at their jobs, and they know…
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16 Signs You’ve Found Them
The teaching world is fraught with challenges and obstacles. Helicopter parents, huge class sizes, faculty…
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We Can’t Get Enough Of This Popular Influencer Calling On Brands to Help Clear Teacher Lists
Continuing a Giving Tuesday tradition several years in the making, the popular Texas-based blogger Things…
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18 Must-Have Chromebook Apps for Teachers
Been using Chromebooks with your students for a while, but wonder if you’re getting the…
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Career Exploration Worksheet Bundle for High School
Success looks different for every person. You can help your high schoolers figure out where…
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14 Ways To Support Schools on Giving Tuesday 2023
Giving Tuesday has become a special part of the holiday season. After the shopping frenzy…
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The Best 2023 Black Friday Deals for Teachers
The We Are Teachers team is on the hunt for the best Cyber Monday and…
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Texas Board of Education Rejects 7 Science Textbooks
The Texas Board of Education’s recent decision to reject 7 of 12 proposed eighth-grade science…
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7 Programs That Offer Discounts + More
Home buying may seem like an impossible dream right now, but it doesn’t have to…
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This Teacher Was Funding Her School’s Treasured Coffee Cart—Until a Local Company Stepped
Listen. We love a story about a fabulous teacher. Even better is when that story…
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Invite Kids to Write and Share
This holiday season, invite your students to share about their own family traditions with our…
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15 Most Powerful Teachers’ Unions in the United States
Teachers’ unions represent the more than 3.2 million full-time teachers in more than 130,000 K-12…
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Help! I’m Teaching With ADHD—Should I Tell My Boss?
Dear We Are Teachers,I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and it has shed a ton…
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