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As first grade teachers, we might reassure students by saying things like “I can’t tell by looking at you how old you were when you learned to walk or talk. Someday, no one will be able to tell how old you were when you learned to read.” Of course, we say this to discourage them from stressing about how they compare to their peers. But here’s the thing: As teachers, we do know that it’s crucial for kids to learn to read proficiently by 3rd grade. And it’s our job to help them get there. Here’s what research tells us:…

Romy Keper works in schools as a speech pathologist on Long Island, New York, giving her a front‑row seat to the dedication and emotional labor that teaching requires. Through her small business, CharTEACHerie Gift Boards, she channels that insight into meaningful, personalized gifts that help teachers feel seen, valued, and appreciated. We loved Romy’s Instagram, filled with beautiful gift boards for teachers, and we wanted to know more. Take a look at this Q&A to learn more about her business of appreciating teachers. Plus, she has a few tips for those crafty people who want to make their own. Q:…

You work hard everyday to foster a safe environment for students, but having a child of your own necessitates a different type of consideration. Whether you’re currently expecting or already have a little one, now is always good time to invest in their safety. Evenflo knows this, which is why it offers a 15% discount for educators! Teachers can save 15% on Evenflo baby gear Evenflo has been in the business of designing for families for over 100 years, with their number one core element being “safety innovation.” From strollers and car seats to high chairs and baby gates, you’ll…

First graders will cheer when you announce that they’ll get to do a real, hands-on science experiment. These 1st grade science projects are easy for kids to do, and they also make great science fair experiments for 1st graders, with concepts that help build science knowledge for the future. To make it even easier to find the best science projects for 1st graders, we’ve given each a rating based on difficulty and the materials you’ll need: Difficulty: Easy: Low or no-prep experiments you can do pretty much anytime Medium: These take a little more setup or a longer time to…

Shakespearean sonnets, also called English sonnets, have a strict writing style that can make them feel like a real challenge to students. But they’re also a lot like a puzzle—once you figure out how the pieces fit together, the end result is so satisfying! Our free sonnet template bundle includes reference pages, plus a complete how-to guide that walks students through choosing a theme, following the proper rhyme scheme and meter, and more. Jump to: FREE PRINTABLES Shakespearean Sonnet Template Bundle Your free bundle includes reference pages as well as a step-by-step guide to penning your own sonnet, Shakespeare-style! Just…

by TeachThought Staff In one sentence, Bloom’s Taxonomy is a hierarchical ordering of cognitive skills that can, among countless other uses, help teachers teach, and students learn. For example, Bloom’s Taxonomy can be used to: –create assessments –frame discussions –plan lessons (see 249 Bloom’s Taxonomy Verbs For Critical Thinking) –evaluate the complexity of assignments –design curriculum maps –develop online courses project-based learning (often through project-based learning ideas) –self-assessment See How To Teach With Bloom’s Taxonomy for more reading. How Bloom’s Taxonomy Is Useful For Teachers  We’ve looked at ways to use Bloom’s Taxonomy–and there are many reasons for the popularity of Bloom’s…

by Terry Heick There are ideas and then there are ideas between ideas. The spaces between ideas can be pregnant with ideas of their own in the same way that there are stars and then there are spaces between the stars. And these spaces matter because they’re dark and dark (and its absence) characterizes light. Okay, how about this: Every reality has factors. Every effect has a cause. Every data point has a context. You can separate these relationships in a temporary kind of singularity in order to examine them, but in doing so risk losing the thing itself because the…

While students may recognize the names of famous American poets such as Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman, there are lesser-known yet prominent poets from every state in our country! We’ve put together this sampler of notable poets (one per state) for your students to get to know. Who knows who might be inspired to become their state’s creative ingenue? Note: Be sure to preview poems before sharing them with students to make sure these American poets are suitable for your classroom. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Poetry Worksheet Bundle Grab our free printable bundle with over 70 pages of poetry…

Dedicating your life to teaching and learning is a gift to the world. These education quotes are excellent for reminding teachers why they teach. Plus, there are lots of ways to use quotes about education in the classroom, from journal prompts and discussion/debate topics to inspiration for setting goals, overcoming challenges, and more. Jump to: FREE PRINTABLE Education Quote Posters Print and hang our bundle of five education quotes posters. They’re free to download—just enter your email address in the form on this page! Inspirational Quotes by Today’s Educators Take a look at these thoughts from modern teachers and education…

Who, what, when, where, why? Poets use brainstorming and structure to write funny, serious, and sentimental poetry. Show students how it’s done as they write poems about animals or people. Whether your students are just starting with poetry or they’re already well versed, these 5W poem writing worksheets will enhance their poetry skills. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES 5W Poem Worksheet Bundle Create entire collections of poems using our free bundle of four 5W poetry writing worksheets. Just fill out the form on this page to get yours. Inside the Free 5W Poem Worksheet Bundle  Adrienne Hathaway for We Are…