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Letters form the foundation of words, language, and, ultimately, the skills needed to read and write. Learning activities involving the ABCs are essential in the early years. That’s why we rounded up 36 fun and easy ABC activities for early learners to spark your lesson planning. With so many creative ways to practice, alphabet activities will be your students’ favorite part of the day! Jump to: We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Letter-Tracing Worksheets Grab our letter-tracing worksheets, a tried-and-true solution for practicing the alphabet. Just click the button below and fill out the form to get them. According to experienced…

Planning to visit Washington, D.C., and need field trip ideas? This city is packed with world-class museums, historic landmarks, and iconic government buildings, and many of them are within walking distance of one another. Why Teachers Love Washington, D.C. “Washington, D.C., is an unparalleled destination for field trips, offering a range of opportunities to explore everything from African American history and culture to the nation’s political scene,” shares local elementary school teacher Assunta Clary. “The city really enhances students’ imagination and curiosity. Exposure is the key to making memorable classroom experiences translate to real life, and Washington, D.C., does just…

Teachers’ summer break may be for recharging, but somehow everyone still needs to eat three meals a day. So whether you’re meal-prepping for the week, trying a new recipe, or simply looking for an excuse to retire that scratched-up pan, this Our Place teacher discount can help make time in the kitchen a little more enjoyable! Teachers get 10% off Our Place Our Place is known for thoughtfully designed cookware and kitchen essentials that simplify everyday cooking. From the bestselling Always Pan to bakeware, dinnerware, and kitchen tools, their products are designed to help you do more with less clutter.…

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 make things even easier, we’ve rated every one of these 3rd grade science experiments based on difficulty and materials: Difficulty: Easy: These are low- or no-prep experiments you can do pretty much anytime. Medium: These take a little more setup or a longer time to complete. Advanced: Experiments like these take a fairly big commitment of time or effort. Materials:…

There’s something so fascinating about hands-on science experiments and projects. They make learning so meaningful and so much fun! These 5th grade science projects help kids explore biology, physics, chemistry, and a whole lot more. Try one at the 5th grade science fair, or use a few to liven up your lesson plans. To make things even easier, we’ve rated every one of these 5th grade science projects based on difficulty and materials: Difficulty: Easy: These are low- or no-prep experiments you can do pretty much anytime. Medium: These take a little more setup or a longer time to complete.…

Learning new names can be daunting for both students and teachers. Beyond simply matching names to faces, there’s also the challenge of pronouncing and spelling them correctly. Getting names right matters because students are more likely to feel included and respected when they hear their names said properly. While some names may be more familiar than others, every student deserves that same effort and respect—including refugee and immigrant students. Name games offer a fun, low-pressure way for everyone to get to know each other. Jump to: We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD Name Games Google Slides Grab your free student-facing Google…

It’s the start of a new school year, which means many of us are stocking our classroom library shelves. Lucky for us, there are many great new books headed our way this month. We’ve pored over the reviews to find the best new books coming out in August 2026. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE August Reading Log Printable Grab our printable August Reading Log to have your students record and celebrate the pages they read in August. Best New Fiction Picture Books for August 2026 Amazon Faraway Family by Padma Venkatraman, ill. by Nicole Wong Traveling to visit family in…

Every year, one of our favorite parts of attending ISTELive + ASCD Annual Conference is exploring the exhibit hall to see what classroom innovation is headed our way next. This year’s conference in Orlando was packed with great companies. As expected, AI was everywhere, with new tools promising to help teachers save time and personalize learning. But AI wasn’t the only thing at the show. We also discovered creative maker tools, hands-on STEM resources, and innovative programs designed to help students learn, create, and connect in new ways. After several days of walking the floor, testing products, chatting with exhibitors,…

If there is one thing teachers are all familiar with—regardless of the ages of subjects they teach—it’s the organized chaos that is a calendar. Necessary as they are, keeping one calendar up-to-date and functional for all parties involved is its own challenge. And if you are the keeper of the calendar in your family, too, this Cozyla teacher discount will be right up your alley. Educators save 10% on Cozyla Cozyla is all about making technology, which can be intimidating, as cozy as possible. That’s why this brand offers interactive, touch-screen calendar boards, digital frames, and tablet TVs to help…

Book reports can be a yawn, or they can be an opportunity to inspire students’ creativity and get students excited to share what they read! When students complete book reports, they should demonstrate their understanding of the text and share their opinion of it. The challenge for teachers is connecting the old book report format with today’s students. That’s where our Time Capsule Book Report template comes in. How To Use the Time Capsule Book Report Template This book report template is perfect for when students read a story that is particularly character-driven, which a lot of novels for elementary…