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Whether you’re preparing for field day or continuing to chase little learners down the halls, it doesn’t matter how close summer is—teachers don’t stop moving. Not yet, at least. So if your feet are asking for a little extra support to help you cross the finish line, you might want to take a look at this Oofos teacher discount! Educators save 20% with Oofos Oofos isn’t just a fun word to say; this brand specializes in shock absorbing footwear, thereby softening your step and enhancing your overall mobility. And while it boasts a line of footwear designed for “active recovery,”…

For a long time, school classrooms changed very little. Desks, blackboards and chalk, books, pencils and pens—these were the basic teaching supplies for many years. But then everything started to change, rapidly transforming yesterday’s classrooms into tomorrow’s learning spaces. Today’s edtech companies are innovating more new ways to reach students than ever before. In fact, the edtech market grows bigger and bigger every year, with new companies popping up on a regular basis. While there are hundreds of companies competing in the market, some are more well-known and trusted than others. Take a look at our roundup to learn the…

Where’s a shrimp’s heart located? How long was the longest bridal veil? What’s a nurdle? Finding the answers to these questions and more will leave your classroom shook. We’ve put together this list of weird fun facts to surprise and amaze everyone in your classroom. Jump to: Plus, don’t miss Creative Ways To Use Fun Facts in the Classroom shared by teacher Liz Kuhns. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Weird but True Fun Facts Slides We made it easy to share these weird but true facts with your class! Click the button and enter your email info in the form…

Need a good laugh? Chances are your students do too! After you’ve been working so hard together, you deserve a break. We’ve put together this list of funny dad jokes for kids that you can share in your classroom whenever you need a good laugh. Warning: These dad jokes for kids jokes are really cheesy! Why Should We Tell Jokes? We asked comedian and former elementary school teacher Joe Dombrowski what dad jokes mean to him.  “In my family,” he told We Are Teachers, “they’re just jokes. I just happen to be their dad.” But telling jokes is about more…

Assessment Design Distractors are the incorrect answer choices in a multiple-choice question. When they are well-designed, they do more than make a question harder: they help reveal how students are thinking. Distractor Definition In a multiple-choice question, a distractor is an incorrect answer choice written to appear plausible to students who have a specific misconception, partial understanding, procedural error, or reasoning gap. A useful distractor is not simply a wrong answer. It is wrong in a way that gives the teacher information. When students choose a distractor, the choice should suggest something meaningful about what they understand, misunderstand, or need…

Classrooms should be places where every student feels safe, seen, and valued for who they are. During Pride Month—and all year long—teachers have a unique opportunity to create inclusive spaces that celebrate identity, diversity, and acceptance. One simple but powerful way to do that? Displaying meaningful words that reflect those values. Our free printable Pride Month posters make it easy to share affirming messages with your students and spark important conversations about kindness, respect, and being yourself. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Pride Month Quote Posters Bring messages of love and inclusion into your classroom with this set of free…

Virtual field trips are a game changer. Not only do they fill in for real field trips when budgets and other roadblocks prevent in-person options, but virtual field trips also open doors to educational experiences all over the country and the world, both past and present. No fundraising or permission slips required! (Note: For anyone who needs it, YouTube offers a closed-captioning option. Just click the CC button in the bottom right-hand corner.) FREE PRINTABLE Field Trip Reflection Sheets Grab our Field Trip Reflection Sheets to pair with your virtual field trips. We have sheets for both lower and upper…

Summer reading is one of the most effective ways to help kids retain knowledge and continue building skills outside the classroom. It supports vocabulary growth, reading stamina, and literacy development, all while helping kids become lifelong readers. Together with The Week Junior, we’ve created a bundle that includes a summer reading log, bingo challenge, and goals worksheet that are great tools to keep kids reading both inside the classroom and at home. Diversifying reading choices over the summer helps keep kids engaged and motivated. The Week Junior is an awesome way to expose your readers to current events through a…

The lesson looked great on the surface. Students were on task. Materials were moving. Directions were being followed step by step. But something felt off. No one was stuck.No one was asking questions.No one was thinking. That’s the moment you realize: the problem isn’t engagement. The task is too easy. That’s the moment you realize: the problem isn’t engagement. The task is too easy. When STEM Tasks Miss the Mark Too Easy Follow steps. No decisions. Fast finish. “Is this right?” Just Right Makes decisions. Productive struggle. Tests ideas. “What if…?” Too Hard Confused quickly. Stuck early. Gives up. Needs…

Which sunny, out-of-the-classroom activities are you most excited for this summer? For those teachers a little more sports-minded, the green expanse of the golf course may be calling—which means it’s also time to restock your sports supplies. But don’t worry, you can swing some good savings with the TaylorMade teacher discount! Teachers score 15% off with TaylorMade Since 1979, TaylorMade has served all things golf. Truly—from golf balls to bags, apparel, and even custom clubs and wedges, you really can find almost anything golf-related with TaylorMade. The last thing you’ll be able to find with this brand? A 15% teacher…