Pop Its in the Classroom: Classroom Hacks to Engage Students
One craze teachers can tap into as part of this effort is that of Pop Its! These are wildly trendy fidget toys that look more or less like sustainable bubble wrap.…
15 Quotes About Kindness to Celebrate World Kindness Day
To help inspire you on World Kindness Day, here are 15 of our favorite quotes about kindness:
1. "Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world." -…
5 Teacher Appreciation Gifts Worth Giving and Receiving
When it comes to Teacher Appreciation Week, there are certain gifts that we can almost always expect. I have more coffee mugs than any other type of glass in my…
25 Fresh Spring Bulletin Board Ideas
You can bring the sunshine into your classroom right now with these delightful Spring bulletin ideas that can be displayed on classroom doors, windows or on actual…
How to Have the Best Classroom Birthday Celebrations EVER!
Whether you’re a new teacher or an established veteran, we bet that there is a bit of “personalized learning” that always makes you and your students smile: the…
8 Ways Slam Poetry Benefits Students' Education
Every year I’ve taught, I’ve found a way to weave in slam poetry.
It’s just that good. I’ve taught full-on slam poetry units, and I’ve also just included it in…
5 Steps Educators Must Take Now to Become Culturally Responsive Teachers
First things first: I am not an expert in culturally-relevant pedagogy, diversity, or children’s literature. I am a teacher looking to learn more about racial equity…
