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April Fools’ Day is the perfect opportunity to share a few laughs with your students—ones they’ll remember for years to come. Of course, not all pranks are created equal. As teachers, we know the importance of using simple pranks that keep things lighthearted without crossing any lines or making students upset. While some pranks can bring joy and foster a stronger connection with your students, others might cause confusion, stress, or anguish. We don’t advocate pranking about grades, telling students you’ve been fired, lining them up outside the nurse’s office for “flu shots,” or other April Fools’ jokes that can…

National Read Across America Week starts on March 2, 2026. The week is a nationwide effort to celebrate reading and reinforce the importance of reading with a focus on young children. It’s within National Reading Month in March, so it’s a great time to reinforce reading across the school day. Check out these Read Across America activities and ideas to get your students excited about reading! We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Read Across America Activity Bundle Grab our free Read Across America printable bundle with worksheets and activities, including a state-themed reading tracker, a book list, reading logs, bookmarks, challenges, and…

After spending most days behind the desk or in front of the board—indoors at almost all times—running can be a refreshing hobby to get teachers out of the classroom, out of their own heads, and into a new, non-academic sense of freedom. That said, it’s okay if you’re not ready to replace your ID lanyard with a race bib. All you really need is comfortable athletic wear, which is why Saucony wants to help you get started on the right foot. Saucony has been leading the pack of running brands since 1988. And be it running apparel or the running…

Dating back to the 14th century, limericks are a delightful, often silly way to tell a short story. These quick poems are wildly entertaining and imaginative, and anyone can write them. Once you’ve mastered the rhythm of the limerick poem, you can spin a tale that leaves people roaring with laughter. That’s why limericks for kids continue to be a staple in classrooms—students find them so fun! We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Limerick Worksheet Get students writing and smiling with our free printable limerick worksheet that guides them through the process. It’s a perfect activity to add to your poetry…

We love field trips, but sometimes organizing an excursion just can’t happen. Fortunately, we live in a time when technology can bring the excitement to us. In recent years, many zoos and aquariums have put in the effort to bridge the gap for visitors at home. Today we’re able to share this list of fantastic virtual zoo field trips, virtual zoo tours, and zoo cams you can enjoy from anywhere. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Field Trip Reflection Worksheet Our free printable Field Trip Reflection Sheet is the perfect way to make these virtual field trips even more meaningful and…

Middle school can be challenging for kids, for families, and definitely for teachers. But Denver math teacher Zander Epps wanted to shift the narrative. This semester, he set a goal to send a positive note home for every one of his 120 students. Using a printed template, handwritten shout-outs, and a carefully organized tracking system, he’s been pulling students aside to tell them about the project and celebrate something they’ve done well. He says the results have been powerful: He’s noticed a change in classroom culture, with more students willing to help, participate, and support one another. We talked to…

We asked teachers about their favorite racial justice books for kids, and they had plenty to share. No matter which state you teach in, these books can foster invaluable discussion and build students’—and teachers’—knowledge base. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Racial Justice Reading List Looking for meaningful books to support conversations about racial justice? Just fill out the form on this page to get our free printable racial justice reading list. Jump to: Racial Justice Picture BooksRacial Justice Chapter Books Teacher-Recommended Racial Justice Picture Books for Kids Amazon Something Happened in Our Town by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann…

Tennessee teacher Hilary Statum has a classroom tradition that takes less than 10 minutes but creates the sweetest keepsake. A few years ago, she shared a photo of her students’ hands arranged in the shape of a perfect heart, and teachers loved it! Everyone wanted to know how she did it and how she got the heart shape so perfect. The trick, it turns out, is wonderfully simple: a piece of chalk, a classroom rug, and kids excited to be part of something cute and meaningful. We asked Hilary to walk us through how she does it and why this…

Regardless of how restful your winter break was, one thing is for sure: most teachers have little time to spare once the spring semester is in full swing. Whether your evening hours are spent on planning, grading, or the intermittent admin tasks that seem never ending, the important thing is that sound sleep follows—which is why you might want to check out GhostBed and its teacher discount. Educators get 15% off GhostBed purchases GhostBed has been on the sleep scene for over 20 years, providing everything from RV mattresses to bed frames, bedding sets, pillows, and more. This way, no…

Whenever I tell my students we’re heading to the lab, their faces light up. For them, the lab means curiosity, excitement, and hands-on learning. One of our favorites is the flame test—dropping metal salt solutions into a flame to see bursts of color. It’s like making fireworks indoors! Of course, every teacher knows that lab days can be stressful. Introducing middle and high school students to materials that can be harmful if misused is intimidating, especially for new teachers. That’s why before any lab, I review safety basics like tying back hair and no food or drinks, and teach when…