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We all need food to survive, but food is also fascinating to learn about. Some foods that we think are vegetables are actually fruit, for example. Other foods have totally morphed throughout the years. And even other foods are just plain gross! These fun food facts are perfect for sharing with your students, and we’ve created free slides for each one of them too. Post one during your morning meeting or share them all during a science lesson. Jump to: Plus, click the button below and fill out the form for access to a Google Slideshow containing all of our…

From Screen To World: 5 Ways To Use AI To Spark Hands-On Learning In K–12 Classrooms contributed by Athena Stanley Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a powerful tool for student learning when paired with strong foundations in ethics, integrity, data privacy, bias awareness, and the ability to detect misinformation. When used thoughtfully, AI can support brainstorming, revision, coaching, and feedback. At the same time, many educators remain cautious. Concerns about overreliance, reduced critical thinking, academic dishonesty, and increased screen time are valid and worth addressing. Students need opportunities to interact face-to-face, engage with real-world contexts, and develop…

When there’s a bug going around the school, teachers are usually the first to know—and the first to catch it. But not only are you coming into contact with all sorts of germs throughout the workday, but when you’re too busy preparing for the start of standardized testing, sometimes whole foods get replaced with on-the-go treats. (You’re definitely not alone.) So, to help supplement your immune system and strengthen your body amidst the classroom chaos, you might want to take a look at the AG1 teacher discount! Educators save 25% with AG1 What has been falling to the wayside for…

There’s nothing kids need more to break up a day spent sitting still and listening than a fun PE class to let off some steam. Today’s PE teachers have lots of games to choose from, from classics to new inventions. Our list of games includes games that you can play with simple equipment and games that require no equipment at all. Regardless of your students’ athletic abilities, there is something for everyone on our list of elementary PE games, with tips from 2025 SHAPE America National Elementary PE Teacher of the Year Coach Gelardi! Jump to: FREE PRINTABLES PE Rules…

contributed by Iryna Liusik, Early Childhood Educator — Linguistics & Emotional Development Series note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series: Part 2 offers a one-minute classroom observation routine that helps teachers notice comfort that makes early expression visible before assumptions become records. Introduction: In early childhood classrooms, the fastest mistake we make is treating silence as a single ‘thing.’ This piece offers a clearer interpretive lens for ‘quiet’ in multilingual learners — not to delay support, but to choose the right kind.  A Quiet Moment That Isn’t ‘Nothing’  During art time, a four-year-old holds a paintbrush but doesn’t…

contributed by Alan Davson ‘Anyone who has visited my classroom knows how much I love words. I teach multimedia arts, but I talk about words so much that most people assume I must be an English teacher. Over the years, no matter what subject I taught, I kept noticing the same pattern. My studentswere bright, creative, and capable, but they were often easily thrown when they encounteredunfamiliar words. Sometimes it only took one word to derail them. Some students could sound things out, but when asked to explain what the word meant, they would shut down. Some students could sound…

Designing for Depth: When High Achievement Isn’t the Whole Story  contributed by Laura Mukerji, InterestEd Educational Solutions  In most classrooms, we rely on visible indicators like grades, accuracy, and finished work to tell us whether learning is happening. While those measures are useful, they do not always show how students are actually thinking.  Many students become very good at ‘doing school.’ They learn how to meet expectations, follow directions, and produce the right answers, often without needing to extend their thinking in meaningful ways. As this pattern develops, efficiency can begin to replace curiosity, and correctness can take the place…

I teach high school, so when I get a gift from a student and their family, I’m fully screaming, crying, throwing up (as the kids say). I know that it sounds cliché, but I really mean it when I say that the handwritten notes that I’ve received from students are my most cherished gifts. I’d always recommend a handwritten card for your teacher. No matter which grade they teach, I know they’ll appreciate it. We spoke with 120 teachers from around the country to learn what makes the best teacher gifts for every style and price range. Here’s what we…

Connectivity is everything—both in and out of the classroom. Looking for the right phone plan to ensure you receive every family text while at school? Perhaps exploring other home internet options to speed up your Pinterest surfing sessions? Either way, the right provider needs to come with the right price. That’s why you might want to check out the Verizon teacher discount. Teachers can get up to $25 off with Verizon If your chosen phone and/or internet provider is Verizon, we’ve got good news: Educators are eligible to receive monthly discounts on select plans! You can expect this to vary…

There’s no doubt about it: Teachers and school staff are some of the hardest-working people around—they basically all deserve awards every day! If you’re getting ready to give out end-of-the-year teacher awards, you’re going to want this huge printable bundle. It includes silly and funny teacher awards, as well as those that recognize the more serious efforts these heroes make on a daily basis. Take a look at what’s included in our huge roundup, then download it for free! We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Teacher and School Staff Awards Celebrate a fellow teacher or staff member with our free printable,…