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We partnered with some of our favorite art teacher influencers on Instagram to bring you the best 3rd grade art projects! They use a variety of media, from paint and pastels to clay and collage, and teach kids about art concepts as well as famous artists. “I believe the art room is a joyful place where every child’s imagination can bloom and grow, with the right amount of nurturing!” says elementary art teacher Caroline M., known on Instagram as @scs.artteacher. “I love creating mixed‑media projects with my students, especially those that celebrate nature and the world around us.” Caroline encourages…

Poets start their writing journey with their five senses, jotting notes and observations about what they see, hear, feel, taste, and touch. Help your students translate what they learned about their five senses into an amazing poem with this printable template bundle.  We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES 5 Senses Poem Template Everything you need to write poetry with sensory details, including brainstorming and drafting worksheets. Just fill out the form on this page to get yours. Inside the 5 Senses Poem Bundle We Are Teachers 5-Senses Poem Brainstorming Sheet Students choose a topic: a flower, a food, an experience. Then,…

Education conferences give teachers, administrators, and other education professionals a chance to explore new ideas and strategies, network with their peers, and get reenergized. Plus, there’s always a lot of fun (free) swag! In 2026, there are conferences for every type of teacher and school professional—the ed-techie, the project-based learning guru, the school counselor, and more. (Tip: Plan ahead and book early to get the best rates.) Here are our picks for the best education conferences for 2026. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Education Conference Bingo Challenge Make the most of your next conference with our free printable Education Conference…

A long streak can look like progress, yet the next day’s conversation still produces blank pauses. Learners often feel they are studying consistently while somehow losing words in real time. Long-term retrieval is different, since speakers must produce a word without prompts, sometimes under time pressure. A language learning app that rarely forces recall can create confidence that disappears offline. The mismatch grows when lessons are designed around short sessions and engagement metrics. When an exercise can be completed by pattern spotting, the brain does less work to store vocabulary. Forgetting, in that context, is predictable rather than a character…

As a teacher, you’ve probably heard the objection, ‘But how is this relevant to real life?’ from your students more than once. The truth is that students are indeed trained to mainly memorize factual information. While all of this has its value, today’s market suggests there may be shortcomings in preparing students for future challenges.  Students are taught that the answer is either right or wrong. But when it comes to economics, knowledge is not enough. To run a successful business career, one must develop additional skills and a greater awareness of market realities. This is where the definition of…

contributed by Vivian Ivey, Principal, Aloma High School, Orlando, FL It’s no surprise that teachers are facing growing pressures. They engage with diverse students, each bringing their own unique backgrounds, life experiences and personalities. In these potentially challenging circumstances, teachers often need support to prevent burnout, especially when facing personal hardships outside the classroom or navigating classroom conflicts. With 26 years of experience in education, I’ve seen firsthand how education leaders can best support teachers and reduce burnout, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: making a lasting impact on students. Throughout the years, I’ve learned a great deal…

There’s no single path to becoming a great teacher. Some educators start in traditional classrooms, others arrive after careers that shaped them in unexpected ways. For Atlanta-area teacher Allison Fisher, that path began on Broadway. This is where discipline, preparation, and the ability to connect with an audience laid the foundation for the educator she would later become. Check out our Q&A with Allison to hear about her path to becoming a teacher. Plus, follow Allison on Instagram. She’s always bringing fun, dance, and enthusiasm to her posts! Q: What was your experience on Broadway? I made my Broadway debut…

Art projects encourage creativity and reduce stress, but sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming to plan them. That’s why we love easy art projects for kids! We partnered with some of our favorite Instagram art teachers to bring you this collection of simple art ideas. They use materials that are easy to find (you probably already have a lot of them on hand!) and don’t require a lot of art knowledge. Take your cue from art teacher Caroline M., known on Instagram as @scs.artteacher: “Even basic black Sharpies provide endless creative possibilities! My goal is to provide an environment…

When Tom Dittl showed up to school wearing a full dinosaur head, his students were thrilled. The Wisconsin teacher had promised his class a surprise reward if they filled their “good choices” fuzzy jar, a whole‑group incentive built around teamwork and positive behavior. When they reached the goal, he followed through by teaching in a dinosaur head all day long. The moment quickly became a highlight for students—and a reminder of how powerful low‑cost, creative incentives can be in building classroom culture. We asked this teacher to talk about the dinosaur‑head day, how he thinks about motivation in his 3rd…

When students see poetry as a boring unit that’s all about nature, love, and feelings, it’s time to shake things up. Poets have always had a sense of humor, and students who appreciate sarcasm, wit, and outright jokes will love these funny poems. Put a few of these poems on the whiteboard or in their poetry packet and they’ll never look at poetry the same way again! Jump to: We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Free Poetry Worksheet Bundle Grab our bundle of worksheets covering eight different styles of poetry. Just click on the link below and fill out the form…