Grades:
Elementary School
Printable Activity: Informational Text Features Scavenger Hunt
Informational text features can teach readers so much—but kids need to understand how to use them.
Marlana Martinelli, M.S.Ed.
Marlana Martinelli has worked at We Are Teachers since 2015 and is a senior editor. Before stepping into the world of education media, she developed her skills working in public and private schools and leading marketing efforts for a well-known after-school academic enrichment program. Marlana holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and a dual master’s degree in childhood education and special education.
Grades:
Elementary School
Teacher Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Teaching Students With Autism?
Test your knowledge of autism and how it impacts your students—both inside and outside the classroom.
Grades:
High School
4 Inspiring Teens Using Photography to Change the World
These students found their voice for social change through the arts.
Grades:
1st Grade
Free Poster: Student Behavior Isn’t Always What It Seems
Hang it by the copier, or use it as a handout during a staff meeting, to improve school climate.
7 Tips That Will Help You Nail Teacher Job Fairs
Going to a job fair? Then you need to read this.
Grades:
1st Grade
3 Ways Schools Are Transforming Recess and Improving School Culture
Positive changes at recess go beyond the playground.
Grades:
Elementary School
10 Tips for Teaching Kids To Be Awesome Critical Thinkers
Help students dig deeper!
Grades:
Elementary School
5 Signs a Student May Have Trouble With Auditory Processing (and What You Can Do to Help)
Even students without a formal diagnosis may have trouble.
Grades:
Elementary School
Keep Your Calm with These 15 Time-Saving Tips for Grading
Help! I’m up late grading EVERY night, and I’m exhausted.
11 Incredible Classroom Cleaning Hacks That Really Work
We scoured the internet for these!
Grades:
PreK
3 Easy, Hands-on Activities for Preschool Parent Workshops
Fun ways to support learning at home.
Grades:
PreK
7 Preschool Classroom Setup Tips Inspired by Supermarkets
Take a hint from your favorite supermarket.
TEACHER QUIZ: Can We Guess Your New Year’s Resolution?
As teachers, we're always looking for ways to improve. And what better time than a new calendar year to make a positive change?
11 Things You Never Knew You Could Do With Your SMART Board
Seriously, so cool.
20 Ways I Use My Interactive Flat Panel to Save Time and My Sanity
Are you getting full use of this tool?
