Your Black History Month Plan: 5 Classroom Activities That Build Deep Thinking
Each February, schools and communities take time to celebrate the achievements, culture, and lasting impact of African Americans—past and present.…
Holocaust Remembrance Day in Schools: Why We Must Teach It
Holocaust Remembrance Day isn’t just a date on a calendar—it’s a commitment to memory, truth, and human dignity. In classrooms,…
Word of the Year Workbook: The Goal-Setting Activity That Actually Sticks
The first week back after winter break is a weird mix of energy and exhaustion. Some students come in buzzing…
Reading Logs That Actually Work: 3 Fun and Creative Ideas for Engaged Readers
Reading logs are meant to help students track their reading progress and build good habits, but too often, they turn…
Helping Students Nurture Aspirations: A Teacher’s Guide to Supporting Lifelong Goals
What are your students’ lifelong dreams? What do they aspire to achieve as they grow? Aspirations are the driving forces…
Transform Your Mornings: A Teacher’s Guide to Starting the Day with Purpose
As teachers, mornings can often feel like a race against time—preparing lessons, organizing materials, and maybe even squeezing in a…
Dreamers Who Changed the World: 11 Visionaries Who Proved Big Ideas Can Become Reality
If you’ve ever been called a dreamer, wear it like a badge. Dreamers are the people who imagine what doesn’t…
6 Things for a Fresh Start in Your Teaching Career
How do you feel about your job? For many, this question brings a mix of emotions. Jobs, after all, are…
Ditch the Resolutions, Embrace Your Word of the Year!
The start of a new year often brings with it a renewed sense of possibility and a desire for personal…
Questions for a Monday Morning Teacher
As educators, we are often driven by a passion for making a difference in the lives of students. But what…