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Virtual field trips are a game changer. Not only do they fill in for real field trips when budgets and other roadblocks prevent in-person options, but virtual field trips also open doors to educational experiences all over the country and the world, both past and present. No fundraising or permission slips required! (Note: For anyone who needs it, YouTube offers a closed-captioning option. Just click the CC button in the bottom right-hand corner.) FREE PRINTABLE Field Trip Reflection Sheets Grab our Field Trip Reflection Sheets to pair with your virtual field trips. We have sheets for both lower and upper…

Summer reading is one of the most effective ways to help kids retain knowledge and continue building skills outside the classroom. It supports vocabulary growth, reading stamina, and literacy development, all while helping kids become lifelong readers. Together with The Week Junior, we’ve created a bundle that includes a summer reading log, bingo challenge, and goals worksheet that are great tools to keep kids reading both inside the classroom and at home. Diversifying reading choices over the summer helps keep kids engaged and motivated. The Week Junior is an awesome way to expose your readers to current events through a…

The lesson looked great on the surface. Students were on task. Materials were moving. Directions were being followed step by step. But something felt off. No one was stuck.No one was asking questions.No one was thinking. That’s the moment you realize: the problem isn’t engagement. The task is too easy. That’s the moment you realize: the problem isn’t engagement. The task is too easy. When STEM Tasks Miss the Mark Too Easy Follow steps. No decisions. Fast finish. “Is this right?” Just Right Makes decisions. Productive struggle. Tests ideas. “What if…?” Too Hard Confused quickly. Stuck early. Gives up. Needs…

Which sunny, out-of-the-classroom activities are you most excited for this summer? For those teachers a little more sports-minded, the green expanse of the golf course may be calling—which means it’s also time to restock your sports supplies. But don’t worry, you can swing some good savings with the TaylorMade teacher discount! Teachers score 15% off with TaylorMade Since 1979, TaylorMade has served all things golf. Truly—from golf balls to bags, apparel, and even custom clubs and wedges, you really can find almost anything golf-related with TaylorMade. The last thing you’ll be able to find with this brand? A 15% teacher…

We all need food to survive, but food is also fascinating to learn about. Some foods that we think are vegetables are actually fruit, for example. Other foods have totally morphed throughout the years. And even other foods are just plain gross! These fun food facts are perfect for sharing with your students, and we’ve created free slides for each one of them too. Post one during your morning meeting or share them all during a science lesson. Jump to: Plus, click the button below and fill out the form for access to a Google Slideshow containing all of our…

From Screen To World: 5 Ways To Use AI To Spark Hands-On Learning In K–12 Classrooms contributed by Athena Stanley Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a powerful tool for student learning when paired with strong foundations in ethics, integrity, data privacy, bias awareness, and the ability to detect misinformation. When used thoughtfully, AI can support brainstorming, revision, coaching, and feedback. At the same time, many educators remain cautious. Concerns about overreliance, reduced critical thinking, academic dishonesty, and increased screen time are valid and worth addressing. Students need opportunities to interact face-to-face, engage with real-world contexts, and develop…

When there’s a bug going around the school, teachers are usually the first to know—and the first to catch it. But not only are you coming into contact with all sorts of germs throughout the workday, but when you’re too busy preparing for the start of standardized testing, sometimes whole foods get replaced with on-the-go treats. (You’re definitely not alone.) So, to help supplement your immune system and strengthen your body amidst the classroom chaos, you might want to take a look at the AG1 teacher discount! Educators save 25% with AG1 What has been falling to the wayside for…

There’s nothing kids need more to break up a day spent sitting still and listening than a fun PE class to let off some steam. Today’s PE teachers have lots of games to choose from, from classics to new inventions. Our list of games includes games that you can play with simple equipment and games that require no equipment at all. Regardless of your students’ athletic abilities, there is something for everyone on our list of elementary PE games, with tips from 2025 SHAPE America National Elementary PE Teacher of the Year Coach Gelardi! Jump to: FREE PRINTABLES PE Rules…

contributed by Iryna Liusik, Early Childhood Educator — Linguistics & Emotional Development Series note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series: Part 2 offers a one-minute classroom observation routine that helps teachers notice comfort that makes early expression visible before assumptions become records. Introduction: In early childhood classrooms, the fastest mistake we make is treating silence as a single ‘thing.’ This piece offers a clearer interpretive lens for ‘quiet’ in multilingual learners — not to delay support, but to choose the right kind.  A Quiet Moment That Isn’t ‘Nothing’  During art time, a four-year-old holds a paintbrush but doesn’t…

contributed by Alan Davson ‘Anyone who has visited my classroom knows how much I love words. I teach multimedia arts, but I talk about words so much that most people assume I must be an English teacher. Over the years, no matter what subject I taught, I kept noticing the same pattern. My studentswere bright, creative, and capable, but they were often easily thrown when they encounteredunfamiliar words. Sometimes it only took one word to derail them. Some students could sound things out, but when asked to explain what the word meant, they would shut down. Some students could sound…