Spend, Save, Decide! A Wants vs. Needs Challenge
Is a flashlight a want or a need? Can wants and needs change based on the situation? These are the types of questions students explore
80+ Fantastic Halloween Costumes for Teachers in 2026
Do you and your work besties really want to impress your students this year with top-notch teacher Halloween costumes? Our list, updated for 2026, has
How To Make a Vowel Valley Sound Wall in Your Classroom
What are all those funny mouth pictures decorating classroom walls lately? And where on earth is the vowel valley? We talked to expert teachers about
175+ Festive Fall Words (Free Printable List and Cards)
Some people love spring best, others luxuriate in the summer heat, and there are even those who love winter’s bracing temperatures. But many folks point
12 Of The Best Math Apps For Kids [Updated]
The recommendations below prioritize instructional value rather than downloads or popularity alone. We considered the quality of the mathematical experience, available evidence, accessibility, usefulness to
How To Enforce a School Cell Phone Policy Without Becoming the Phone Police
contributed by Chris Sadler, Creator, Board to Desk A phone comes out in the second row, nine minutes into the lesson. You have seen it.
10 Ways to Teach Students About AI and Energy Use
contributed by Dr. Athena Stanley, Educator and Curriculum Designer Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered K–12 education remarkably quickly. In a 2026 Gallup survey, 74% of
How to Convert Images to PDF Without Losing Quality or Clarity
A phone full of photographed receipts and old paper documents is not the same as having them organized. Loose images scatter across camera rolls and
How to Open PDFs Online Without Downloading a Thing
Someone sends over a PDF, and all that’s needed is a quick look, not a permanent copy sitting on the device. Downloading it anyway means
6 Ways Students Participate Without Speaking
Recognizing Early Expression in Multilingual Young Children contributed by Iryna Liusik Early Childhood Educator — Linguistics & Emotional Development Series note: This is Part 1