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What’s not to love about summer reading? Opening an enticing novel under an umbrella by the pool is one of the joys of summer. For kids, reading in a hammock, under a tree, or in a tent are all great ways to enjoy books during the summer (and summer reading has academic benefits too). Get kids into summer reading with summer reading programs and activities that keep them motivated to read while earning prizes along the way. Here’s our list of the best 2026 summer reading programs and challenges for kids. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Summer Reading Book Lists…
Freedom was once an exclusive party, and not everyone received an invitation. Though the ancestors of African Americans laid the bricks of the nation’s foundation, they were not on freedom’s guest list. This is why I cherish my freedom—because I know that freedom was not given, it was earned. And it’s also why, as an educator, I know that sharing meaningful Juneteenth activities with students is so important. Jump to: We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Juneteenth Worksheet Bundle Help students learn about Juneteenth with our free bundle of activities, reading passages, projects, and more. Just fill out the form on this page…
All of your time and energy is dedicated to finishing the school year strong, which means other items on your to-do list might need to take the back seat. After it all, it can be difficult to find the time to do it all, especially when there’s something that requires a fair bit of shopping around for a decent price… such as with tires. Luckily, the Tire Streets teacher discount might be able to make the process less of a drag. Educators can get 5% off with Tire Streets Whether you need new tires for your everyday commute or something…
With countless opportunities to design creative learning experiences and develop critical thinking skills, 3D printers are an innovative tech tool that can be used to teach just about any subject. There’s something extra special about witnessing awe-inspired students as they eagerly watch their 3D printing ideas take shape. We asked STEM coach Naomi Meredith to share some of her top tips for teaching 3D printing to kids. Naomi’s been working with 3D printers for over six years and loves teaching kids how to use them. She also shared a roundup of her favorite 3D printing ideas, featuring real projects and…
Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? Try assigning them to students as a fun homework alternative for families during spring break, add them to your sub folders, or use them as time fillers at the end of the day. This big roundup of scavenger hunt ideas works as well in kindergarten as it does with high school kids. Get a big collection of 24 free printable scavenger hunts by filling out the form on this page. Hot tip: Print out the whole bundle (it even includes a cover page) and put them in a clipboard with storage space—we like…
Every modern teacher recognizes a familiar tension. Artificial intelligence is completely reshaping the web, but classrooms still run on genuine human relationships. You might wonder if bringing more technology into your teaching will slowly push out the personal connections that make your job so rewarding. The truth is, smart tools can actually give you more time to focus on your students. Going online is a standard part of a modern educator’s toolkit. Whether you use Wix to understand how to create a website for your class or rely on smart apps to grade papers, these resources exist to help you…
What Is Whataboutism? Whataboutism is a rhetorical move in which a person avoids responding to a criticism, claim, or question by pointing to a different problem, usually with a response such as, ‘What about this other thing?’ Whataboutism matters because it can sound like fairness while functioning as avoidance. Instead of answering the question in front of the discussion, it redirects attention to another issue, another person, or another example of wrongdoing. This does not mean that every comparison is a fallacy. Comparisons can clarify patterns, expose inconsistency, or help students see how two situations are similar and different. Whataboutism…
Every day is a new opportunity for our youngest learners to ask “Why?” over and over. Tap into that curiosity with these fun and engaging science activities for preschoolers. These simple experiments incorporate many preschool favorites like playing with bubbles or water, making arts and crafts, and, of course, making a mess! We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Science Experiment Recording Worksheet Grab your free science experiment recording sheet to use with all of your science classes. Just click the link below and fill out the form for immediate access. To make things even easier, we’ve rated every one of these…
Podcasts are a great teaching tool for kids, especially for language learning. A 2024 study published in the International Journal of English Language Studies looked at nearly a decade of classroom research and found that podcasts help students improve listening comprehension, vocabulary, pronunciation, and motivation. This makes them especially helpful for multilingual learners and for students who understand content better when they hear it rather than read it. Providing students with the option of using podcasts as a way to access information also aligns with Universal Design for Learning by giving students flexible, accessible ways to engage with content. Check…
Bimi Boo Academy is part of the broader Bimi Boo family of educational apps, which support young learners in building foundational skills through play-based, interactive experiences. Designed specifically for classrooms, the Academy helps students explore early literacy, math, and everyday skills through short, engaging activities. It works especially well for pre‑K and kindergarten and can extend into early 1st grade as students grow more confident with phonics, letter formation, and basic math concepts. While Bimi Boo offers a wide range of learning apps for young children, Bimi Boo Academy brings that thoughtfully designed content together in one teacher-friendly platform. Early…