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AI tools are here, students are using them, and most classroom guidance amounts to ‘be careful’ and ‘don’t cheat.’ That’s not a pedagogy—it’s a hope. The real challenge isn’t teaching students to use AI safely. It’s teaching them to think rigorously in a world where cognitive shortcuts are free and instant. That requires understanding what AI actually disrupts about learning, then designing instruction that responds to it. What AI Changes About Learning The generation effect—one of the most robust findings in cognitive science—tells us that actively producing information creates stronger memory traces than passively receiving it. Struggling to retrieve an…
by Terry Heick When students struggle in school, it can be for a variety of reasons. From their grasp of content and literacy skills to their engagement level to behavior and organizational issues, to teacher actions, to the proverbial ‘stuff going on at home,’ the possibilities are maddeningly endless. The following 8-step process is a valuable tool for me as a teacher, so I thought I’d share a version of it here in hopes that it might help you. It was useful not only for me to see what strategic responses I had available to me as a teacher, but…
How do you make something as invisible (and powerful) as nuclear fission come alive for your students? With this hands-on lesson from America’s Navy, your class will see the chain reaction that powers submarines and aircraft carriers. Using Lite-Brite boards, students model how splitting a single atom releases massive energy. It’s a fun, unforgettable way to explore the science behind nuclear power! Click the link below to sign up for a complete classroom kit. If selected, you’ll receive everything you need to teach the lesson. While only about 200 teachers will get the full kit, every teacher who completes the…
To show up and give your best in the classroom, you have to get the best possible rest you can. But resting easy isn’t actually easy if you have sleep apnea or another type of disruptive breathing disorder that wakes you up or keeps you from falling asleep in the first place. If your doctor has prescribed a CPAP, you can at least save 5% in the process of saving your sleep! Educators save 5% with CPAP.com Since 1999, CPAP.com has been a leading provider of CPAP machines, masks, and other accessories to keep it all in working order. That…
Sometimes, sticky, wandering hands aren’t only in the classroom—they accompany the giggles you hear at home. Or, if you don’t have your own kids, you might have a furry family member leaving their own slobbery residue…just about everywhere. But be it backyard dirt in the carpet or spilled milk on the hardwood, there’s one thing teachers know: it’s imperative to clean well, and to do it fast. Tineco is here to make that mission easier. Teachers get 10% off Tineco technology Tineco is a company dedicated to making smarter, easier to use cleaning technology. And we don’t just mean cordless…
Bring the excitement of the winter games into your classroom with this free set of winter sports worksheets that mix goal-setting, creativity, math, and research. Whether you’re teaching during an Olympic year or you just want a high-interest winter theme, these printables help students practice core skills while connecting to real-world sports, perseverance, and teamwork. Myranda McDonald for We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Winter Sports Worksheets Bring the excitement of the winter games into your classroom with our free winter sports worksheet bundle! Just fill out the form on this page to get yours. Inside the Free Winter Sports Worksheet…
Gearing up for some Valentine’s Day writing activities? You’ll want this list of evocative Valentine’s Day words to share with your students. Start by grabbing the free printable, then try some of our favorite Valentine’s Day activities for all ages. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Valentine’s Day Word List Build vocabulary and Valentine’s Day fun with our free printable Valentine’s Day Word List! Just fill out the form on this page to get yours. Jump to: How To Use Valentine’s Day Words in the ClassroomValentine’s Day Word List How To Use Valentine’s Day Words in the Classroom There are so…
Need a quick, fun February bulletin board that your students can actually help build? These free Valentine’s Day bulletin board kits bring the fun with bold designs, easy printables, and built-in student “craftivities” that make your display more than just decoration. Whether you’re highlighting friendship, kindness, or class community, you’ll have everything you need to pull it together fast: Title banners, themed borders, interactive student pieces, and eye-catching elements help spread kindness this Valentine’s Day! We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Valentine’s Day Bulletin Board Kits Create a Valentine’s Day bulletin board your students will love helping create! Fill out the…
Narrative writing can be incredibly personal, which makes it easy for some students and difficult for others. Our narrative writing graphic organizer bundle can help students of all ages plan out and write strong narrative essays and creative stories. The organizers are simple to use and free to download. FREE PRINTABLE Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer Bundle Grab your free graphic organizers by entering your email info in the form on this page. You’ll get immediate access to download and print! We Are Teachers How To Use Our Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers Here’s what you’ll get in the narrative writing bundle:…
Florida teachers, are you looking for ways to support students in your classroom who aren’t reading up to grade-level standards? The New Worlds Reading Initiative wants to help! Eligible students can receive free books, sent directly to their homes each month throughout the school year. Here’s how the program works. FREE PRINTABLE GUIDES New Worlds Reading Teacher and Family Guides Get all the info you need to share this free program for Florida readers with your students and their families. Just enter your email in the form on this page for immediate access! We Are Teachers What is New Worlds…