As educators, we know how important it is to make time for social emotional learning (SEL) in our school day. However, our instructional time is already very limited. How can we fit it in? The answer is by integrating SEL into everyday instruction. If you are looking for some advice on how to do this, … 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 Can we trust what is … Read more
Dear WeAreTeachers:I’m a 3rd-grade teacher, and our team decided to go to a nature preserve to learn about the local Native American Kumeyaay tribe. I’m not an outdoorsy person at all, and I dread this field trip. I don’t like being in the sun. Also, I’m not in great physical shape, and this field trip … Read more
Dear WeAreTeachers:I’m a 3rd-grade teacher, and our team decided to go to a nature preserve to learn about the local Native American Kumeyaay tribe. I’m not an outdoorsy person at all, and I dread this field trip. I don’t like being in the sun. Also, I’m not in great physical shape, and this field trip … Read more
A helpful blog post about how technology can be integrated into the ESL classroom, with links to research and studies, to help teachers know what works. If you’ve taught English as a second language (ESL) for a few years, you’ll have noticed changes in how educational technology, or edtech, is used. Things like tablets, gamification, … Read more
Every student who sets out on a journey to learn English as a second language will face a series of challenges. Some will be common to other language learners, others will be more personal in nature. The question is, what are some of the most common language learning challenges? And, how can you help your … Read more
There’s a good chance you know power skills by another name. Traditionally called “soft skills”, they include competencies such as leadership, problem solving, and creativity. Now, they have undergone something of a rebrand. The impressive new name means these key skill sets are finally getting the recognition they deserve. In a world where the global … Read more
Teachers all around the world have one thing in common – a desire to help their students learn. Many note the satisfaction of seeing light bulbs ping above the learners heads as they grasp a difficult concept. There’s also the knowledge that the skills you help your students develop will last a lifetime, staying with … Read more
Third grade math students really have to step up their game. Multiplication, division, and fractions are all part of the standards, along with basic geometry, rounding, and more. Keep your students motivated to learn with these fun third grade math games! (WeAreTeachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. We … Read more
Who can resist the lure of a dragon? Magical, powerful, and beautiful, the mysterious creatures appear in many children’s stories and fairy tales for a reason: They’re really cool! This list includes books featuring dragons to appeal to kids who love adventurous, dramatic tales, as well as readers who like their dragons to be more … Read more