Month: January 2024

Students in Seattle aren’t waiting for college degrees or even their high school diploma to make a difference in their community. They’re making a difference right now. High school senior

Growth mindset encourages students to think about challenges and mistakes as learning opportunities. It’s another phrase for the idea that when you fall, you get back up again. Use these

A Reddit user on the r/Teachers Subreddit recently posed this question: Unfortunately, no teachers responded to the thread. They felt like parents were supportive, kind, and respectful at every opportunity

Gearing up for some Valentine’s Day writing activities? You’ll want this list of evocative Valentine’s Day words to share with your students. Start by grabbing the free printable, then try

We love a positive story about educators here at We Are Teachers. Even better is when that story is shared because of a supportive administrator. And if that story also

Abraham Lincoln is a master of statements about freedom, democracy, and philosophy. Use his quotes in history or English class to encourage students to think about what Lincoln stood for

It’s almost February 14, which means this is the perfect time to gather up some corny Valentine’s Day jokes! We’ve put together this list that is perfect for sharing. As

Black history is American history, so it should be recognized every day. That said, every February, we have an opportunity to educate our students about the important events and figures

Dear We Are Teachers, I teach 5th grade in the Milwaukee area. I don’t know when this happened, but I guess wearing shorts in winter is cool now? During our

The past several years have certainly been unprecedented ones—a pandemic, civil unrest, political turmoil, and more. Through it all, racial injustice has taken center stage. At times, we’ve all navigated

Creative writing is a challenge for many students, often because they can’t come up with anything to write about. That’s why we love picture writing prompts. Each one sparks the

The cool thing about high school science fair projects is that kids are old enough to tackle some pretty amazing concepts. Some science experiments for high school are just advanced

February is Black History Month, and the theme for 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. The classroom is the perfect place to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans throughout

This printable will make you want to go digging through your games closet! But even if you don’t have an old version of “Guess Who?, we promise it’s not hard

EduTwitter chats and comments sections are awash in classroom management woes. Sometimes stories from teachers sound more like they’re from the front lines instead of a sixth grade homeroom.  Unsurprisingly,

In the whimsical world of humor, these cheesy (but cool!) penguin jokes offer a flurry of laughs and icy punchlines. We hope this list of delightful jests featuring our tuxedoed