Phew! We made it through this crazy, tumultuous, exciting, interesting year! And what a year it has been for WeAreTeachers. We launched our beautiful new website and connected with millions of teachers. Some of our editorial highlights this year included popular videos, the new 50 Tips and Tricks series and, as usual, our hilariously funny and truthful writers.
From the looks of our top 10 blog posts, we struck a chord in particular with middle school teachers, teachers looking for practical, easy ideas to use in the classroom, and teachers who appreciate the truthful humor that helps us survive this heartwarming, sometimes heart-wrenching job to which we are so devoted.
Take a look at this fabulous list of our most popular content of 2016.
Our Top 10 Blog Posts of 2016
1. 24 Must-Share Poems for Middle School and High School
This exceptional article was written in late 2015, but its popularity continued into 2016.
2. 10 Things About Childhood Trauma Every Teacher Needs to Know
Authentic, important information critical for every classroom teacher.
3. How to Teach a Middle School Class in 49 Easy Steps
Oh, just 49? A hilarious peek into the life of a (saintly!) middle school teacher.
4. 5 Reasons Teaching Middle School Is the Worst and 5 Reasons It’s the Absolute Best
Another voice heard from the front lines. A perfect articulation of the angel/devil-on-our-shoulder routine we all put ourselves through.
5. The 10 Stages of Monitoring a Standardized Test
The look on her face says it all!
6. 7 April Fools’ Pranks for Teachers That Will Melt the Minds of Students
Would we even dare? The evil genius behind this article had us rolling in the aisles.
7. 50 Tips, Tricks and Ideas for Teaching 2nd Grade
An excellent resource chock-full of useable, best-practice ideas. One of many in our Tips and Tricks series.
8. Faculty Meeting Bingo Card
C’mon … you know you can relate to every item on this card (eye roll, huffy breath)!
9. 50 Dollar Store Hacks for the Classroom
Save money on school supplies? Terrific ideas for a small budget? Yes, please!
10. 21 Anchor Charts That Teach Reading Comprehension
Anchor charts once again proved to be one of our most sought-after resources.
Top Social Media Posts of 2016
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This free downloadable poster was our most popular pin of the year!
Followed by this booklist for social-emotional read-alouds.
And, once again, one of our 50 Tips & Tricks articles.
Instagram:
Teachers could totally relate to this post! Ron, it’s not a competition, really!
And here we are folks, right at the peak of the bar graph!
We loved it as much on Instagram as we did on Facebook.
Top Videos of 2016
Pool Noodle Phonics
A simple, yet brilliant way to make phonics fun for your kids!
Teaching According to Stock Photos
If only it were as easy as it looks!
7 Crazy Things People Say to Teachers (and What to Say Back)
You wouldn’t believe what some people say to teachers! Well, then again, you probably would!
