Found Poems Lesson Plan: Turn Everyday Text into Poetry
A complete Found Poems lesson plan that helps students select, rearrange, and revise words from existing texts to create original poetry.
Slam Poetry Lesson Plan: Write, Revise, and Perform
A complete Slam Poetry lesson plan that guides students through drafting, revising, and performing an original spoken-word poem in a supportive classroom.
Pop Song Parody Poetry Lesson Plan for Students
Use this Pop Song Parody poetry lesson plan to teach rhythm, rhyme, tone, and word choice through a creative classroom writing activity.
Metaphor Mingle Poetry Lesson Plan: A Figurative Language Game
A complete Metaphor Mingle poetry lesson plan that helps students write, interpret, and discuss original metaphors through an energetic classroom game.
Beginning of School Year Tips for Teachers: 4 Priorities for a Strong Start
Use these beginning of school year tips for teachers to build relationships, teach routines, set clear expectations, and create early wins that make the rest of the year easier.
Flipped Classroom Research: The Surprising Equity Finding Teachers Should Know
Flipped classroom research from a randomized trial found short-term math gains—but also wider achievement gaps and no lasting average benefit. Here is what teachers should take from the study.
10 High Yield Strategies Every Teacher Should Be Using
If you’ve been teaching for any length of time, you know this truth: not all strategies are created equal. Some activities feel engaging but don’t move learning very far. Others may look simple, but they dramatically increase understanding and retention. That’s where high yield strategies come in. High yield strategies are instructional approaches that consistently…
Low-Prep Lessons for Teaching Research Skills (That Actually Stick)
Teaching research skills can feel like herding caffeinated cats… while the internet launches confetti cannons of misinformation in the background. The good news: you don’t need a weeks-long “research unit” to build strong researchers. You need repeatable, low-prep routines. Below are 10 low-prep lessons (15–45 minutes each) that you can drop into almost any subject….
Fun Classroom Activities: A Teacher’s Top List for Engagement and Energy
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years in the classroom, it’s this: fun classroom activities aren’t a bonus—they’re a strategy. When students are engaged, laughing a little, and genuinely curious, everything else becomes easier. Discussions are richer. Writing improves. Even reluctant learners lean in. This top list is made for teachers who want high…
Ultimate Lesson Plan Template for Classroom Teachers
Every great class begins with a great plan — and the Ultimate Lesson Plan Template is here to make that process effortless. Designed by teachers, for teachers, this practical planning tool helps you organize every part of your lesson, from learning goals to reflection, without wasting time on formatting. Whether you prefer detailed, observation-ready plans…
