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by Terry Heick Always assume the best in students; at worst, assume there’s more to know. If they fail, assume they tried and want another chance. Assume they weren’t aware of what they weren’t aware of or that they don’t understand the scale or effects of the failure. If they break a rule, assume they weren’t aware of the rule. At worst, assume they had forgotten. If they say or do something that reflects poorly on them, assume they are young and still learning how to see themselves. Or assume that’s something they had to say or do just once…

by Terry Heick Want to help students learn to think critically about ‘fake news’? A simple, browser-based game could help. What is Bad News? Bad News is a simple tool to help students understand ‘fake news,’ the (modern?) phenomenon of misinformation and ‘content as news’ propagated, at least in part, by the rise of digital and social media. (You can download an info sheet about made for educators.) As an interactive experience, Bad News helps students understand how fake news works, why it becomes popular, and its central mechanics and trends. It then allows players to choose certain fake news…

Students spend a lot of time on informative, or informational, writing (also called expository writing), especially as they get older. Research papers, biographies, informational essays, and how-to guides all fit into this category. This type of writing requires relevant details supported by reliable facts, presented in language that’s clear and unemotional. Introduce elementary students to this important composition style with our free printable informational writing graphic organizers! Jump to: FREE PRINTABLES Informational Writing Graphic Organizers Grab this bundle to help your students research facts, organize their thoughts, and write clearly and logically. Just enter your email info in the form…

contributed by Beth Rush When students say they want to work in health care, they often default to roles they already recognize, such as nursing or medicine. Medical imaging is less visible, even though it offers defined training pathways, stable employment, and daily patient interaction. Making these roles explicit helps students evaluate options based on fit rather than familiarity. What Medical Imaging Actually Involves Medical imaging professionals produce diagnostic images that support clinical decision-making. Like most specialized industries, it often includes operating specialized equipment. Following strict safety protocols is obviously important, as is ensuring images meet clinical standards. Skills That…

Teacher burnout isn’t just common—it’s nearly universal. In a 2025 We Are Teachers survey of more than 2,400 teachers, 91.95% said they’ve experienced burnout, and nearly 75% rated their burnout as significant, serious, or severe. Clearly, burnout is a widespread problem in teaching, but what’s driving it? The reasons can range from low pay that barely keeps a family afloat to the unhealthy working conditions in schools. For me, it was three reasons that emerged in a single school year: becoming a first-time mom (that is, realizing how incompatible teaching is with motherhood), dealing with challenging parents, and teaching during…

Baseball, the all American sport, is also great for thinking about the multiple meanings of words and playing around with language. These baseball jokes can be incorporated into morning meeting, ELA, or even math to challenge students. Give them as many at-bats as you can with these 50 jokes! We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD Baseball Jokes Google Slides Share all the baseball jokes below with your students using our free Google Slideshow. Just fill out the form on this page to get them. Jump to: General Baseball Jokes Why do baseball games take place at night? Because bats sleep during…

Ah, JanSport. One of the eternal backpack brands, carried by students everywhere. While we could wax poetic about the comfort of seeing a consistent logo over years of academic change, why would we do that when we could instead tell you about their teacher discount? After all, who said backpacks are all JanSport makes? If you don’t need a new backpack—be it for yourself or a little learner of your own—JanSport may still have something to help carry you into the new year. Be it a duffle bag for winter travel or a new lunch box for the spring semester,…

If you were a kid in the 1980s, you know there’s only one right answer to “Guess what?” Chicken butt! Kids today may not know that one, but they still enjoy good Guess What jokes and riddles. Our collection is full of funny quips you can share in the classroom or at home. Plus, we’ve got free slides of all of them to make it easy to share in the classroom! We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD Guess What Jokes for Kids Slideshow Grab your free Google Slides to share these witticisms as a Joke of the Day, to kick off…

We’re excited to offer a free Digital Citizenship Classroom Kit packed with ready-to-use resources that make teaching online safety and wellness simple and engaging. These materials are perfect for classroom lessons, hallway displays, or sharing with families through newsletters and school events. Just click the button below and fill out the form to get your free kit. What’s Included in the Digital Citizenship Kit Mini Poster Set We Are Teachers Get four student-friendly posters—they will grab kids’ attention and spark conversation. Each poster delivers a quick, impactful message about essential digital habits like online kindness, protecting privacy, taking screen breaks,…

Good riddles can leave high school students both stumped and laughing. Trying to solve them and find the answer encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It’s also a lot of fun! Want to share some riddles with your class? Here’s a list of riddles for high school students to bring some energy to the classroom. We Are Teachers FREE SLIDES Riddles for High School Google Slides Bring critical thinking and laughter into your classroom with our free Riddles for High School Google Slides! Just fill out the form on this page to download your copy. Jump to: Classic Riddles for…