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Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? Try assigning them to students as a fun homework alternative for families during spring break, add them to your sub folders, or use them as time fillers at the end of the day. This big roundup of scavenger hunt ideas works as well in kindergarten as it does with high school kids. Get a big collection of 24 free printable scavenger hunts by filling out the form on this page. Hot tip: Print out the whole bundle (it even includes a cover page) and put them in a clipboard with storage space—we like…

Every modern teacher recognizes a familiar tension. Artificial intelligence is completely reshaping the web, but classrooms still run on genuine human relationships. You might wonder if bringing more technology into your teaching will slowly push out the personal connections that make your job so rewarding. The truth is, smart tools can actually give you more time to focus on your students. Going online is a standard part of a modern educator’s toolkit. Whether you use Wix to understand how to create a website for your class or rely on smart apps to grade papers, these resources exist to help you…

What Is Whataboutism? Whataboutism is a rhetorical move in which a person avoids responding to a criticism, claim, or question by pointing to a different problem, usually with a response such as, ‘What about this other thing?’ Whataboutism matters because it can sound like fairness while functioning as avoidance. Instead of answering the question in front of the discussion, it redirects attention to another issue, another person, or another example of wrongdoing. This does not mean that every comparison is a fallacy. Comparisons can clarify patterns, expose inconsistency, or help students see how two situations are similar and different. Whataboutism…

Every day is a new opportunity for our youngest learners to ask “Why?” over and over. Tap into that curiosity with these fun and engaging science activities for preschoolers. These simple experiments incorporate many preschool favorites like playing with bubbles or water, making arts and crafts, and, of course, making a mess! We Are Teachers FREE PRINTABLE Science Experiment Recording Worksheet Grab your free science experiment recording sheet to use with all of your science classes. Just click the link below and fill out the form for immediate access. To make things even easier, we’ve rated every one of these…

Podcasts are a great teaching tool for kids, especially for language learning. A 2024 study published in the International Journal of English Language Studies looked at nearly a decade of classroom research and found that podcasts help students improve listening comprehension, vocabulary, pronunciation, and motivation. This makes them especially helpful for multilingual learners and for students who understand content better when they hear it rather than read it. Providing students with the option of using podcasts as a way to access information also aligns with Universal Design for Learning by giving students flexible, accessible ways to engage with content. Check…

Bimi Boo Academy is part of the broader Bimi Boo family of educational apps, which support young learners in building foundational skills through play-based, interactive experiences. Designed specifically for classrooms, the Academy helps students explore early literacy, math, and everyday skills through short, engaging activities. It works especially well for pre‑K and kindergarten and can extend into early 1st grade as students grow more confident with phonics, letter formation, and basic math concepts. While Bimi Boo offers a wide range of learning apps for young children, Bimi Boo Academy brings that thoughtfully designed content together in one teacher-friendly platform. Early…

Tired teachers, take heart—summer sleep is on the horizon. But until then, we hope you’re able to make the most of the nights between school days! And to do that, you’ll need a quality mattress. As such, we thought we’d introduce you to the Bear teacher discount. Teachers can save 40% on Bear products Fitness doesn’t immediately bring mattresses to mind, but Bear makes the connection. Specifically, this brand wants to provides mattresses that help people “recover faster” and “enhance performance.” They’ve even got athletes on their team to drive the point home. And if your back bears the brunt…

You can’t go wrong with riddles that tease your brain—especially the funny kind that bring on a case of the giggles! Not only are they a great way to get those mental juices flowing, but you’ll also have a good time. We’ve put together this list of the best funny riddles with answers to keep everyone entertained and engaged. We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD Funny Riddles for Kids Google Slides Get your students laughing and thinking with our free funny riddles Google Slides! Just fill out the form on this page to get yours. Jump to: Classic Funny Riddles 1.…

Students love trivia quizzes, and they’re great to use in the classroom. The stakes are low (no grades involved), but kids and teens still learn or review cool science facts. Plus, these science trivia questions and answers are great for bell ringers or extra credit! Jump to: Plus, don’t miss Creative Ways To Use Science Trivia Questions in the Classroom shared by teacher Liz Kuhns. We Are Teachers FREE DOWNLOAD Science Trivia Questions Slides Get a free set of Google Slides with all these science trivia questions and answers. Just enter your email info in the form on this page for…

I gave a quiz last Tuesday that I made in about forty-five seconds. It covered cellular respiration, had eight questions, and caught a misconception about ATP that I probably would have missed until the unit test. That quiz did more for my third-period class than the review worksheet I spent an evening writing the week before. I want to be honest about this: I was skeptical of AI-generated assessments. I teach biology, and for years I have believed that writing my own questions is part of knowing my students. And I still believe that, mostly. But I have also come…