From the challenge of dealing with lawnmower parents to the need for good science fair projects, our top stories covered a wide range of topics this year! There’s definitely never a dull moment when it comes to being a teacher. How many of our top 15 stories did you read this year?
1. Lawnmower Parents Are the New Helicopter Parents & We Are Not Here for It
Lawnmower Parents Are the New Helicopter Parents & We Are Not Here for It
This article landed us on the Today Show, and it definitely resonated with you.
2. Teachers Should Be Allowed to Wear Jeans Every Day & Here’s Why
When we posted this in our Facebook community, the comments were long and passionate. How do you feel about wearing jeans?
3. 9 Things Teachers Need if the United States Ever Wants Another Globally Competitive Generation
9 Things Teachers Need If We’re Going to Save Public Education
Our writer discussed the state of education and gave real suggestions on what needs to be done to fix it.
4. 21 Cheesy Teacher Jokes That Crack Us Up
They’ll make you laugh, groan, and become painfully aware of the joys (and challenges) that come with being a teacher.
5. 30+ Sample Report Card Comments to Use Right Now
This article has comments for just about any student or teaching scenario. Bookmark it for report card time.
6. 26 Awesome Team-Building Games and Activities for Kids
You can’t underestimate the value of good team building. Check out these games and activities. Plus, come to our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook to suggest your own.
7. 20 6th Grade Science Projects That Will Wow Your Students
50 Interesting 6th Grade Science Fair Projects and Classroom Activities
Every time we tackle science fair and other projects, it gets a good response. This one was one of the most popular from our series. You can also find science projects for other grades, too. Check them out:
8. A Dozen Ways to Make Amazingly Creative Book Reports
Look at all of these out-of-the-box ideas for doing book reports! We love the creativity.
9. 15 #SorryNotSorry Things Teachers Secretly Do but Won’t Admit
Sneaking snacks, having favorites (sometimes), and hoping for snow days … these all made the list. Are your #sorrynotsorry teacher secrets on here?
10. 11 Times Principals Took Their Rules for Teachers Way Too Far
The Craziest School Rules for Teachers … Yes, These Actually Exist!
These rules will make you grateful for your relatively tame principal. Or they’ll make you groan in pain because they are a little too relatable.
11. 20 Things You Never Thought You’d Say Until You Became a Teacher
50 Things You Never Thought You’d Say Until You Became a Teacher
You have to see the list. How many of these phrases came out of your mouth this year?
12. We Need to Do More for Teachers Who Are Exhausted, Stressed, and Burned Out
We Need To Do More for Teachers Who Are Exhausted, Stressed, and Burned Out
This article tackles the tough topic of teacher mental health and outlines valuable resources all educators should have at their fingertips.
13. How to Print on Post-its, Plus Free Templates for Rubrics, Observations, and More
How to Print on Post-its, Plus Free Templates for Rubrics, Observations, and More
We were amazed to learn you can print on Post-its. So we created templates you can save and print.
14. 11 Target Discounts and Deals Every Teacher Should Know About
11 Target Discounts and Deals Every Teacher Should Know About
Teachers love Target and deals. When you put them together, you get a very popular article!
15. How I Use One-Pagers in English Language Arts
20 One-Pager Examples, Plus Advice for Using Them With Your Students
Have you heard about one-pagers? Learn how to use them in this article.
Do you have a favorite article from 2018? We love hearing from our teachers and readers! Come share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook.
Plus, check out of our top videos of 2018.
