Jill Staake, B.S., Secondary ELA Education
Jill Staake is a Contributing Editor with We Are Teachers. She holds a B.S. degree in Secondary English Language Arts Education and has taught in both middle and high school classrooms. Her background also includes vocational training and performance support, curriculum design and development, and museum education. She’s written hundreds of articles across the web on a vast array of educational topics including her top passions: reading, writing, and science. You can reach her at [email protected].
Grades:
Elementary School
12 Helpful Character Traits Anchor Charts for Elementary and Middle School ELA Classes
Dig deep and really get to know the characters.
90 Most Commonly Misspelled Words (and Tricks for Remembering Them)
Plus get a free printable to share with your students.
Best Fonts for Dyslexia and Why They Work
An easy way to make text clearer for everyone.
What Is a 504 Plan? What Teachers and Parents Need To Know
And how is it different from an IEP?
15 Best Personalized Children’s Books That Will Make Any Kid Feel Special
It's so exciting to see yourself in a story!
How To Find the Best Remote Teaching Jobs
Work from home and meet students from around the world!
How To Find a Part-Time Teaching Job That Fits Your Schedule
Job-share, subbing, online gigs, and more.
The 10 Best K-5 Science Projects for Learning About Germs
Go hands on to learn why we need to keep our hands clean!
35 Online Resources for Fantastic Free Science Videos for Kids and Teens
Because seeing is believing, especially when it comes to science.
15 Best Poetry Websites for Kids, Teens, Teachers, and Classrooms
Verses of every kind, for every kind of poet!
Grades:
Elementary School
15 Fantastic Sustainability and Recycling Anchor Charts
You can reuse these recycling anchor charts year after year!
Grades:
Elementary School
Our Favorite Activities for Teaching Money Skills
Saving, budgeting, shopping, and more!
12 Best Hand Creams for Skin Worn Out by Handwashing & Dry Classrooms
Say goodbye to dry, cracked hands!
18 Inspiring Presidents’ Day Videos To Share With Your Students
Hail to the Chief!
25 Fantastic Football Activities for Your Teacher Playbook
Are you ready for some football?
