As I mentioned in Part 1, it is possible for our ESL students to be intrinsically motivated to learn English. And there are ways that we can help them develop this. I discussed the first two recommendations based on research: 1) Give Students Autonomy and 2) Explain the Purpose of the Assignment.. Here, in Part … Read more
Dear WeAreTeachers:I teach English III in a small town. Last week, I confronted a student after discovering she lifted several sentences from a sample essay online. She was admitted to it, and, per our district policy, I gave her a zero and scheduled a conference with her parent. I’m not surprised that the parent was … Read more
There’s nothing kids need more to break up a day spent sitting still and listening than a fun PE class to let off some steam. In the old days, going to gym class probably included playing kickball or dodgeball after running a few laps. Since then, there have been countless reinventions of and variations on … Read more
If you’re looking for inspiration for teachers, look no further! Whether you’re a seasoned sub or a total newbie, we’ve got you covered with these 55 tips, tricks, and ideas from our very own WeAreTeachers HELPLINE! and around the Internet. 1. Start with a positive attitude “I only ask three things from my substitute teachers: … Read more
Dear WeAreTeachers:I teach English III in a small town. Last week, I confronted a student after discovering she lifted several sentences from a sample essay online. She was admitted to it, and, per our district policy, I gave her a zero and scheduled a conference with her parent. I’m not surprised that the parent was … Read more
If you teach middle or high school, chances are you’ve had at least one student that you’ve been concerned about this year—the kind of kid that you pull aside after class to talk about what’s going on. As teachers, our own mental health has suffered since COVID-19 and the resulting stress and teacher shortages. It’s … Read more
Fluent reading may be the most important skill anyone can master. Studies show it only takes 15 minutes of practice each day to build fluency, and these reading websites for kids can help. There are options for all ages, helping students learn to read, discover new books, track and share progress, and more. There’s a … Read more
Most students will recognize the names of famous poets such as Edgar Allen Poe or William Shakespeare, but there is more to poetry than a few notable men. We’ve put together this list of incredible and diverse poets your students should know along with famous quotes and noteworthy poems. Be sure to take time to … Read more
One-pagers and Sketchnotes have become incredibly popular in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. Rather than just jotting down words on a page, students use one-pagers to visually represent key points and takeaways. They’re fun to create and have a real impact on memory and comprehension. Here’s how to use them, plus lots … Read more
Google Slides is free, easy to use, and offers so many cool options! These Google Slides templates are all also free, and they give you endless ways to use this essential tool in your classroom. Choose a few to customize now! More Google Slides goodness: 1. First Day of School This bundle of Google Slides … Read more