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It can be hard to know which poems will spur your middle and high schoolers into deep, meaningful discussion and which will leave them yawning. So we asked experienced teachers to share their favorite poems—the ones that always get a reaction, even from teens. Here are their top picks for the best poems for middle school and high school students. Jump to: Note: Every classroom is different, so please be sure to review these poems for middle and high school students before sharing to ensure they align with your learning environment. FREE PRINTABLES Middle and High School Poems This printable…
March 14 is Pi Day, giving math lovers all around the world a perfect reason to geek out. Good thing there are loads of hands-on activities available to help you celebrate with your students. We’ve gathered our favorite Pi Day activities that are both infinitely fun and educational to help you get started. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Pi Day Worksheet Bundle Celebrate Pi Day with these free printable that include worksheets on the history of Pi Day, Pi Day vocabulary, news, art, fractions, and more. Click below to get yours! 1. Pi Day printables Adrienne Hathaway for We Are…
Dress codes are just as inevitable for teachers as they are for students. But if footwear is one of your favorite ways to bring your personal style into the classroom with you, you deserve the gift of variety. Well, that and a discount. Good news: You can get both with Circus NY by Sam Edelman. If we were to sum up Circus NY in two words, it would be “street fashion.” This brand touts itself as a contemporary lifestyle brand, specializing in chic shoes that are as trendy as they are high-quality. From flats to mules, boots, sneakers, platforms, and…
March is Women’s History Month, the perfect time to explore the many impactful contributions women have made throughout history and are making today. Display these colorful women’s history quote posters in your classroom to spark conversation and reflection and maybe even plant a seed for a future change-maker. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Women’s History Quote Posters Share these wise words from accomplished women with your students. Just fill out the form on this page to get yours! Inside the Women’s History Quote Poster Bundle Grab our women’s history quote posters and brighten your classroom with sage insights from outstanding…
Sadly, there are rules that dictate how you can decorate your classroom—but your own house is a different story. If you’re a teacher at school turned would-be interior designer at home, Coral & Tusk is here to help you decorate with delight and a discount. Educators save 20% with Coral & Tusk Coral & Tusk is known for its whimsical, nature-inspired home decor and accessories. Be it linen-based pillowcases, illustrated tissue boxes, or artfully embroidered table runners, this brand is infused with a warm, boho-chic style to help you relax after school. Oh, and have we mentioned that teachers get…
Most people put vacation destinations and paint colors on their vision boards. Naomi Meredith put a STEM trailer on hers. And not just any trailer—one packed with engineering challenges, build‑it-yourself activities, and all the spark that made her Colorado STEM classroom on wheels legendary. While it took a few years and some hard work, Naomi was able to turn her vision-board dream into a fully functioning mobile STEM space that now rolls up to schools, events, and anywhere kids are ready to tinker. In this Q&A, Naomi shares the story behind her idea and the joy of teaching STEM wherever…
National Read Across America Week starts March 2, 2026, and it’s the perfect time to get students excited about reading. The trick? Keeping that momentum going with activities that feel fun, meaningful, and flexible. Our free printable reading activities and worksheets motivate students by helping them track their reading, explore stories across all 50 states, and take on creative reading challenges—all while celebrating a love of reading that starts with Read Across America Week. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Reading Activities Bundle Download our free printable reading bundle with book lists, bookmarks, and lots of other ways to celebrate student…
Teen slang: Are you too mid to understand it, or can you flex with the best of them? Teachers owe it to themselves to stay up on the latest teen lingo, no matter how inscrutable it seems (6-7, anyone?). It can help you connect with kids, even if you only pick a word or two to try out. One fun option is our free printable teen slang posters. TBH, kids might tell you they’re cringe, but teachers are known for being a little extra anyway! Feeling lost? You need our guide to 100+ Teen Slang Words and Phrases! FREE PRINTABLES…
When the world shut down in spring 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas teacher Emily Wilde assumed she’d see her students again in a couple of weeks. Instead, many simply disappeared from her life. The suddenness of it—the unfinished conversations, the things she never got to say—stayed with her long after remote learning ended. So that fall, just before Thanksgiving break, Emily grabbed a stack of paper and wrote a heartfelt letter to every single one of her 130 students. It was meant to be a onetime gesture. Six years later, it has become one of her most meaningful…
Illinois teacher Adam Peterson didn’t plan on becoming a TEDx speaker. But when a classroom kindness project went viral, it didn’t take him long to find the stage. Adam’s talk, “Be the Yellow,” was inspired by the memory of his colleague who radiated positivity. TEDx featured it on a stage in Illinois a few years ago, and now Adam is sharing the experience of TEDx with us in this Q&A. If you’ve ever thought about being a public speaker, TED-xer, or even just a presenter at a conference, you’ll want to check this out. You can also follow Adam on…