In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a holiday to commemorate the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. In the United States, the holiday has become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. For teachers, this special time of year means two things: warm weather has arrived [...]
School testing season is upon us. Beat the test prep blues with these creative tips and activities that will help make preparing for tests an engaging and productive activity. As an added bonus, many of these activities include downloadable handouts to help minimize prep time. Click the titles below to discover more. 1. Review Jeopardy [...]
Testing season is here and it’s a stressful time for students and teachers alike. Thank goodness for the authors who have tackled this tough topic and provided kids with stories to help them deal with the anxiety they may be feeling about upcoming tests and state exams. Take a look at these ten titles and [...]
Inspired by National Library Week (April 10-16), we’ve compiled a list of 10 books that help children understand their feelings and emotions. Social-emotional learning is critical to student development and their overall well-being. Learning to understand and cope with their feelings will help ensure students achieve their maximum potential in school and beyond. Whether you [...]
Will you be talking about our planet and the challenges it faces with your students? With Earth Month starting on Monday, we thought we’d gather some of the latest books for kids and teens that celebrate nature, environmentalism and the outdoor world. They’re perfect for jumpstarting discussion, research and potentially even activism on the part [...]
Teach Like a Champion: 49 Techniques That Put Students on the Path to College by Doug Lemov So much of the daily work of leading a classroom is never taught in an education classroom. This book has received a great deal of buzz among teachers thanks to its detailed, step-by-step teaching techniques written in [...]
So the school year is winding down. You've put together lesson plan after lesson plan. You've taught five days a week and never taken time off. Your students have learned and grown as individuals. You've successfully navigated the emotional rollercoaster that is being an educator for another full year, but all your effort boils down [...]
Can we talk about school as a workplace for a minute? We put in just as many (if not more) hours as the average worker, so all we're asking for are some basic items to meet our survival needs. Here are just a few things that would make everyone who frequents the staff lounge, kitchenette [...]
We found free books for low-income schools, literacy grants, free ebook databases and we even offer some of our favorite ideas for finding books on the cheap. We hope this helps you fill the shelves of your classroom library and foster a love of reading in your students. 1. First Book - If at least [...]
There are few things bookworms revere more than a quality book list. For that reason, we're sharing one with you. Some of these will surely look familiar. Some will be brand new. Without further adieu, here are the Top 20 Books That Teach Social Skills. Click the title to learn more about the book on [...]
