Author: Jill Staake, B.S., Secondary ELA Education

Service learning projects have become an important part of school culture, and for good reason. These activities get kids involved in their communities, developing empathy and a sense of generosity. We’ve got project ideas that are ideal for kids of all ages, whether they’re working on their own, as a class, or with their families.…

Once kids learn to read, they unlock a very rich world of books and other writings to explore. This list of literary genres and subgenres offers definitions and examples for a wide array of writing styles. Encourage students to explore them all! Plus, be sure to check out our huge literary genre printable bundle with…

Teaching is no easy gig. And unfortunately, sometimes it’s made less easy by school rules that sound like they came from the desk of a petty tyrant instead of a principal. Case in point: this ponytail rule. When we saw it going viral, we couldn’t believe it—except for the fact that our readers have shared…