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Spring is here, and a fresh new crop of books is in bloom! We’ve scoured the upcoming book lists and identified all the most intriguing new reads headed to shelves this April. Here are the April 2026 new books we’re most excited to check out based on their promising reviews. Jump to: FREE PRINTABLE April Reading Log Grab your free printable log to help students keep track of all their April pages and books read all month long! Just fill out the form on this page to get yours. We Are Teachers New Fiction Picture Books April 2026 Amazon Robin…

You know that feeling when your essay is basically done. And then you check the word count and realize you’re still 300 words short. It’s frustrating because you did answer the question. You made your point. You have an introduction, a few body paragraphs, and a conclusion, but it is still incomplete. The problem usually isn’t that you need more words. You just need more depth and development of your arguments. A strong essay reaches the required length because it explains ideas fully, supports claims with evidence, and shows critical thinking. A weak essay tries to hit the word count…

In today’s fast-moving academic environment, knowing how to find reliable information is just as important as understanding the material itself. With endless search results, AI tools, online databases, and social media feeds competing for attention, college learners in the USA must develop smart, efficient research habits. Strong information-seeking strategies not only improve grades but also build lifelong critical thinking skills that employers value. This guide explores proven techniques that truly work in modern higher education, helping you save time, avoid misinformation, and produce higher-quality academic work. Why Information Literacy Matters in College Information literacy is the ability to locate, evaluate,…

contributed by Dr. Athena Stanley Artificial intelligence is increasingly present in education conversations. Some teachers are experimenting with it. Others are cautious. Many are simply unsure where it belongs or whether it belongs at all. A recent Gallup poll found that three in ten teachers use AI weekly, with findings indicating improvements in the quality of certain tasks. The study also estimated that AI-supported work could amount to the equivalent of approximately six weeks of time saved over the course of a year. Meanwhile, a RAND study found that more than half of students and teachers report already using AI…

Some students walk into class ready to talk. Others enter quietly, holding their backpack close, scanning the room before taking a seat. For many multilingual learners and cautious children, spoken language comes last. Before words, they communicate through posture, gaze, proximity, hands, and small actions. These signals often go unnoticed, and silence gets interpreted as “shy,” “behind,” or “not participating.” But silence doesn’t mean absence. It often means a child is still building safety.  When teachers learn to recognize nonverbal participation, something powerful happens: pressure drops, nervous systems settle, and students begin taking linguistic risks. contributed by Iryna Liusik, MA…

Limericks are short, funny poems with a catchy rhythm. They’re also a perfect way to help kids practice rhyme, syllables, and creative writing. This free printable limerick worksheet bundle walks students through the classic five-line limerick format, including syllable counts and rhyme pattern. It’s great for poetry units, writer’s workshop, quick morning work, or homeschool language arts practice. We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLES Limerick Worksheet Bundle Help students master rhyme and rhythm with this free bundle of limerick worksheets. Just fill out the form on this page to get yours. Inside the Free Limerick Worksheets Adrienne Hathaway for We Are…

Help students build confidence with poetry using this free diamante poem bundle. These printables walk students through the seven-line structure of a diamante poem while encouraging them to think critically about relationships, opposites, and descriptive vocabulary. FREE PRINTABLES Diamante Poem Worksheets Our diamante poem printables are perfect for teaching how to write poetry in a fun and creative way! Just fill out the form on this page to get yours. We Are Teachers Inside the Free Diamante Poem Bundle Adrienne Hathaway for We Are Teachers These diamante poem worksheets help students practice synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech by building…

Fifth grade art students are starting to master more advanced skills and techniques, and the work they create is really something to be proud of. We’ve partnered with some of Instagram’s most creative art teachers to bring you the best art projects for 5th graders! “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 loves using…

If you haven’t already had a late February break from the classroom, then you’re probably chomping at the bit to relish in the upcoming Spring break. And if you plan to get your mind and body as far from the classroom as possible, we only have one question: Where are you planning to travel to? Because no matter the destination, you can save on new luggage with Away. Educators get 10% off with Away Your suitcase might be nearing the end of its life after being flung into the back of an airplane so many times. Otherwise, you might be…

Fourth grade art students are ready for new challenges, like trying out perspective or exploring tessellations. These projects are all well within their abilities but will also encourage your students to push themselves to create cool new works of art they’ll be proud to take home and show off. We’ve got art projects for 4th graders in every medium, so there’s something for all classrooms. “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…