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Transform your classroom into a creative wonderland this season with winter bulletin boards that do double duty as winter classroom door decor. From magical castles to K-pop stages to cozy kindness villages, these ready-to-use kits bring color and excitement to your space. Whether you’re celebrating kindness, goal-setting, or friendship, you’ll find everything you need: title banners, borders, student craftivities, and eye-catching elements that will get your students excited this winter! We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Winter Bulletin Board Kits Classroom winter decorating has never been this fun or simple! Get the printable pieces, student activities, and themed decor for all…

They say that laughter is the best medicine. Since everyone loves a good laugh, you can try one of our favorite knock-knock jokes for kids to break the tension caused by tests or social anxiety—or anytime! Your students may roll their eyes, but you know they secretly love some cringey humor! We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD Knock-Knock Jokes Google Slides It’s easy to add some chuckles to your curriculum with our free Google Slideshow featuring all of the jokes below. Simply click the button below and fill out the form on this page. Jump to: Classic Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids…

Our world is full of mysteries—why not try to solve a few? One of the most incredible ways to encourage critical thinking and self-exploration is to ask kids thought-provoking questions. Hearing the responses and exchanging ideas can really expand our perspectives and leave us with important food for thought. Want to try? Here are some philosophical questions to share with students in the classroom. Jump to: We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Free Printable List of Philosophical Questions Fill out the form on this page to grab a copy of our free printable list of philosophical questions for kids. Trending111 Cool…

If you love a good deal on major appliances as much as you love a well-organized classroom (so, a lot), you’ll love this: Whirlpool offers teachers a well-deserved discount to help make home life a little easier. After all, you’re juggling lessons, laundry plans, and more—you might as well make something a little easier, right? Educators can save 15% on Whirlpool products Whether you’re eyeing a quieter dishwasher after a noisy day, a dependable washer for all the classroom craft days, or just a good ol’ upgrade that doesn’t break the bank, Whirlpool has you covered. With its educator-exclusive 15%…

History is usually no laughing matter, but sometimes we can’t help but LOL at modern interpretations of the past. Here are 110 irreverent history jokes to share with your students. We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD History Jokes Google Slides Just click the button below and fill out the form on this page to get a free set of Google Slides featuring all of the history jokes below. They make it easy to share these jokes in your classroom! Jump to: American History Jokes What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth rock. Why did George Washington have trouble sleeping?…

There’s no better way to encourage outside-the-box thinking than math brain teasers. They’re usually much more about using logic than being a math whiz, so everyone will need to think creatively. Here are some of our favorite math brain teasers for students of all ages. They’re perfect for bell ringers, extra credit, or to fill the last few minutes at the end of class. We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD Math Brain Teasers Google Slides Download these math brain-teaser slides to incorporate into morning meeting or math class. Just fill out the form on this page to get them! Math Brain…

Teachers are among the most dedicated people in today’s workforce, but the job is getting harder every day. The sad reality is that more teachers than ever are opting out of the traditional classroom for the sake of their mental health, physical health, life balance, or other reasons. Yet most who leave still want to remain connected to teaching and learning. After all, that is where their passion and experience lie. So what are the best jobs for former teachers who are ready to leave the traditional classroom? The number of options may surprise you! We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD…

Recognize your students’ hard work with these free printable science fair certificates—perfect for classroom showcases, school-wide science fairs, or homeschool-learning projects. With more than 40 unique award titles and a customizable blank version, it’s easy to celebrate every student’s effort, creativity, and discovery. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Science Fair Certificates Recognize every student’s creativity and discovery with these free science fair certificates! Fill out the form on this page to get yours. Inside the Free Science Fair Award Bundle Download our science fair certificates to make your classroom or school event extra special. Each certificate highlights a different aspect…

by Terry Heick Before the ideas, let me preface this by acknowledging that many of these–if not most–aren’t feasible in most classrooms and schools. I taught for years and tried to shoehorn ideas like this into my teaching, and it was rewarding but exhausting and ultimately resulted in my becoming a pariah in my own school/district. I didn’t intend on ‘not being a team player,’ but that’s exactly how ideas like these look to–well, to some people. I’ll leave it at that. (See also Teaching Disruptively.) Since I’m not going to explain how to accomplish these kinds of shifts (that’d…

Educational Technology Integration: Essential Digital Tools for Both Assessment and Strategic Planning in K-12 Education Education leaders want to help their students succeed, which is much easier with new software programs. Demonstrating transparency while achieving district goals is possible without confusing multiplatform usage. Administrators interested in strategic planning and execution tools for K-12 school districts should compare their options to determine the ideal platform. Criteria to Find the Best Planning Resources Comparing the many digital tools available for education leaders may feel overwhelming. Simplify the process by looking for leading factors that help people make their districts better places to…