There is no tired like end-of-the-school-year teacher tired. There are so many reasons why it’s so exhausting, but the most common reason of all is the end-of-the-year student behaviors that can sometimes seem impossible to manage. From our students’ lack of focus to disregard for rules that were previously easy to enforce, student behaviors that … Read more
Teaching grammar can be loads of fun! There are so many active, hands-on ways to engage your learners while at the same time reinforcing important concepts. Here are a few of our favorite grammar games to play with your elementary students. 1. Conjunctive Adverb Ball Toss To play the game, one student will toss this … Read more
Looking for ways to make math fun for young learners? Check out these kindergarten math games! They teach all the basic math skills kindergartners need to master and are sure to engage every kid in the learning process. (Just a heads up, WeAreTeachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. … Read more
Yet another school year is almost in the books! But before you think about summer vacation, why not consider giving the teachers in your life end-of-year teacher gifts? They deserve it! Whether you’re a room parent, a fellow teacher, or a parent looking for ideas, we’ve gathered a variety of gifts that fit every budget. … Read more
When talking with other elementary teachers, I have heard a lot of rumors and misconceptions about Math Workshop and Guided Math. These myths have prevented many educators from taking the leap from traditional math teaching to powerful, differentiated math instruction that can change the trajectory of their students’ future success with math. This blog post … Read more
If you are looking for ideas for how to connect with students, then you found the right place! As teachers, we know that students learn best from people they know, like, and trust. The question is, how do we do that? Luckily, this post includes a list of ways to build relationships with elementary students. … Read more
@TeacherToolkit In 2010, Ross Morrison McGill founded @TeacherToolkit from a simple Twitter account through which he rapidly became the ‘most followed teacher on social media in the UK’. In 2015, he was nominated as one of the ‘500 Most Influential People in Britain’ by The Sunday… Read more about @TeacherToolkit How do school leaders reduce … Read more
We love pool noodles! They’re bright, colorful, and make for great hands-on activities for reading, math, and beyond. Plus, this time of year, they’re so inexpensive to buy (you can even get them in bulk). Here are some of our favorite pool noodle uses for the classroom. (Just a heads up, WeAreTeachers may collect a … Read more
It’s one of our favorite times of year… Teacher Appreciation Week! We want to celebrate YOU, so we’ve rounded up all of the best Teacher Appreciation deals for 2022. Check it out! (Just a heads up, WeAreTeachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. We only recommend items our team … Read more
If you are an elementary teacher looking for social emotional development activities for your students, then you found the right place! This post includes 10 activities you can do with your students to practice SEL skills. Check out the list of 10 social emotional development activities below! 10 Social Emotional Development Activities Below are 10 … Read more