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I’ve always been perplexed by this claim by some teachers: Teaching grammar doesn’t improve students’ writing. A problem with it is that it doesn’t define what is meant by “teaching grammar” nor what is meant by “improve students’ writing.” It seems to imply that they have looked at every conceivable way that grammar could be … Read more
Ask a teacher how they feel about their school’s principal and watch their reaction. You may see their eyes well up with tears of gratitude. They may put a hand over their heart and whisper reverently, “My principal is amazing.” They may do one of those wobble motions with their hand, frown slightly, and say, … Read more
Dear WeAreTeachers:My teammate teacher doesn’t HAVE to work. Teaching is legit her hobby. She spends most, if not all, of the money she makes on her class. She buys all her students extravagant gifts and she even orders DoorDash/pizza almost weekly. Now I’m not saying she isn’t a great teacher. She does generally love her … Read more
We love dinosaurs, don’t we? Whether it’s visiting a museum to learn more about fossils or heading to the movie theater for a Jurassic-themed blockbuster, we can’t seem to get enough. But what do we really know about dinosaurs? We’ve put together this list of incredible dinosaur facts for kids to share with your students. … Read more
1. Toxic positivity … or else We all know positivity goes a long way. But toxic positivity—dismissing all negative emotions or critical feedback—can breed resentment and disconnection. Take it from this educator whose principal took toxic positivity to the next level: “I worked for a school district once where the superintendent would not allow us … Read more
Student teaching is such an exciting rite of passage. It’s also a perfect time to start building your teacher wardrobe, which definitely includes cool-for-school kicks. I remember when I was a student teacher, I couldn’t wait to start my carefully curated collection of cardigans, dressy pants (the kind you’re still able to sit crisscross applesauce … Read more
In the first of a series of 3, focused on preparing students for exams, Olha Madylus shares her top activities for preparing young learners for tests. The Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners are designed to test children’s ability to understand and respond appropriately to English, not to test their knowledge of English grammar rules. … Read more
According to a recent Education Week survey77 percent of school leaders across the nation having a hard time hiring reported enough substitute teachers to provide adequate coverage for teacher absences. And while shortages vary by state, subject area, and even by schools within districts, one thing is certain: the value of substitute teachers cannot be … Read more
Anna Hasper shares 5 interactive tennis-related activities to keep your learners engaged as the tennis season consumes us. With Wimbledon getting underway in London, it seems only appropriate to add a tennis flavor to our lessons. Not all of us have the liberty to adapt our curriculum easily, and not all students are interested in … Read more
It takes a lot of work to become a teacher. In addition to training, studying, and student teaching, in many cases you also have to pass teacher certification exams. Every single US state requires exams of some sort, but each one is very different. Looking for study help for your certification exams? Check out 240 … Read more