Whether you’re hoping to snag some inexpensive classroom rewards, find fun and easy inspiration, have a laugh or vent frustrations, download free resources, or add some supplies lessons to your wish list, you can count on your fellow teachers to have the best tips. To make things easier, we’ve gathered up all the articles and deals WeAreTeachers readers loved the most this week.
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Legislation like Indiana’s Bill 1134, which requires teachers to post their lesson plans for an entire year, shows no awareness of the reality of teaching. Unfortunately, it’s one of many similar bills currently on the table across the country.
Take a look at our recent review of this sampler pack to see how real teachers felt about trying out the different types of masks and which ones they each liked the most.
A North Carolina assistant principal shared a post comparing starting salaries for educators in his state to those at Chipotle—and to say it struck a nerve is an understatement.
Penalizing students who aren’t doing any work doesn’t solve the problem. There are other ways we can help.
Black history is American history, but Black History Month provides the necessary opportunity to dig deeper. Honor our shared history with activities.
Molly Williams’ brave story as a cook who volunteered to help the New York City Fire Company tackle a snowstorm in the 1800s is one of our favorite Black History Month books for kids.
There’s still some time to snag lovely Valentine’s Day books like this story from the beloved Crayons series before the sweet holiday arrives.
These activities are all easy enough for anyone to try, and you probably already have all the materials you need on hand.
Teens aren’t one to pull the punches, and don’t we teachers know it! Some students make fun of teachers behind their backs, but some do it openly.
These fun little pop it toys make great classroom rewards or inexpensive gifts for students.
These wearable pop it fidgets are a creative twist on the toys. Psst: Have you checked out fidget rings, a more stylish grown up option for us adults?
At times, we’ve all navigated conversations about racial injustice, but it’s more important than ever to dig deep and be the leader of our communities.
You just can’t beat these classic teacher pen favorites—especially considering they’re on sale right now!
Several members of our WeAreTeachers Helpline and Deals Facebook groups say they love these more than the classic Flair Pens.
We love this colorful spin on the long-favored brand of trusty #2s!
Twitter users soon realized Judy Blume was trending this week because two of her classics, “Blubber” and “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,” are just two of the 850 “divisive” books a Texas representative is attempting to ban from school libraries.
This cozy pillow is a perfect addition to any classroom reading nook or flexible seating options—and it’s on sale.
Who knew these could be so helpful in the classroom? Take a look at all the clever ways teachers are using doorbells before adding this popular one to your cart!
A reliable pencil sharpener can make a huge difference in the classroom. This 5-star, budget-friendly option has more than 30,000 happy customers saying it stands up to hundreds of pencils a day and works quietly.
This is a popular choice when it comes to the best document cameras for teachers. One glowing review said, “I use my IPEVO doc camera along with my projector every day during my science classes. It is 3 years old and still going strong. I’ve even recorded videos with it for Google Classroom.”
Have you caught the Wordle bug yet? We asked teachers to share how they’re using it in the classroom!
Team-building games and activities are a fun way to help students learn to work together, listen carefully, communicate clearly, and think creatively.
Sneakers are an understandably popular choice when it comes to finding comfy teacher shoes, especially when they’re cute staple styles like these.
According to a teacher’s in-class review of Allbirds, this brand can make it feel like you’re walking on clouds even on the longest teaching days.
UGG has a ton of cute options like these stylish booties that are just as comfortable as their classic boots.