If you’re looking for the best desktop stapler to start your teaching career, you are probably brand new to the profession and super excited to stock your beautiful new classroom with everything an educator might need. Either that, or you’re 20 years into your career and the stapler you took from the supply room 8…
How long do teachers get for maternity leave? That’s a complicated question that depends on factors like state law, local teachers’ unions, and each family’s financial situation. Keep reading for the full breakdown below, and to learn more about federal protections for every teacher in the United States. Also included in this article are helpful…
A classroom data wall can build student ownership of learning, be an opportunity for celebration and reflection, and can push kids to grow quickly! It doesn’t have to be embarrassing or so high stakes that kids get anxious about their performance. One teacher in our building has crafted the perfect classroom data wall, and I…
Whether you’re just feeling disorganized or want to get more creative about your teacher desk, we can help! Here are some teacher desk ideas that will help you think outside the box and solve your organizational problems. You might also like some of our teacher desk alternatives! As an Amazon Associate, I earn pennies on…
This year, I’ve had the opportunity to spend lots of time in classrooms as an instructional coach. Some teachers avoid overhead lights entirely, many others will turn on half of their fluorescents, and some use fabric over their lights to dim the harshness of the bulbs. The strongest teachers in our building use lighting to…
If you teach elementary, you probably feel the pressure to have a classroom theme every year, even if it’s coordinating the colors in your space. These are some fresh and fun classroom themes if you’re due for a change! Check out some posts related to classroom themes here: Why is it important to have a…