Comic strips are a great way to tell stories, organize information, and present new ideas. Yes, there are the classic superhero stories that…
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Dear We Are Teachers, I’m in my fourth year of teaching middle school, and I’ve noticed that every January-March, I feel like there’s…
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Having students complete self-portraits is a great way to start and end the year, reflect on what students are learning about themselves, and…
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Students these days may be spending more class time than ever before on screens, but that doesn’t mean the almighty pencil has been…
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There’s a unique joy in watching your students gather around you for storytime with expectant smiles. Do they sit criss-cross-applesauce in a reading…
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George Washington was widely respected both during his lifetime and long after. Though not all of his actions were admirable by modern standards…
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The egg drop may be the most versatile activity there is. It can be done in kindergarten to teach about gravity, in middle…
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For language arts teachers, finding effective ways to enhance comprehension for students with intellectual disabilities can often feel frustrating or like a dead…
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Forest bathing, aka Shinrin-Yoku, is the Japanese practice of immersing oneself in the forest’s sights, sounds, and smells. And as the daughter of…
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Balancing classroom comfort with affordable apparel is a challenge all its own. But the New Balance brand aims to make it easier not…