Top 10 Clutter-Free Gifts for Teachers
The season of gift giving is almost upon us. Have you started making your list yet? I've been thinking about what to get my kid...
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19 Ways to Use Board Games as Centers
What was your favorite board game as a child? The one that you always wanted to play when friends came over, or the one you pul...
50 Tips from Teachers to Start the School Year
The season is upon us. Are we ready for it? Looking for some tips to start the school year? I am speaking of a brand new scho...
15 Ways to Decorate your Classroom Walls
Setting up your classroom can be overwhelming both physically and mentally. From moving furniture to lesson planning for the fi...
27 Prime Day Deals for Teachers
Here we go again, Amazon Prime Day. The day where teachers get to save money on things that will make their lives just a little...
30 Multicultural Summer Read Alouds
If you remember… 2022 is the year of Equity for me. Part of finding and incorporating more equitable practices in my classroom...
55 Things Teachers are Looking Forward to this Summer
It has been a long year, but Summer is the perfect time to unplug, close your laptop, and leave school stuff at school. Of cour...
31 Activities To Celebrate Summer Holidays
We all know that Summer School is an entirely different beast than teaching during the regular school year! So, trust me when I...
35 Fun Field Day Games and Activities
Are you thinking about holding a Field Day at the end of the school year? A Field Day is all about fun stations or events that...
30 Shows About Teachers on Netflix
If you've exhausted your personal library of shows and are looking for others to watch while you stay up a little later over th...
30 Ways for Teachers to Recover This Summer
You have made it! Now it is time for us teachers to RECOVER! You reached the end of a long year with everything intact (hopeful...
32 End of the Year Songs for Year End Slideshow
The school year is winding down (finally) and all the things that we spend the whole year looking forward to (and dreading) are...
100 Thoughts for Our Younger Teacher Selves
What is that saying? "If we only knew then what we know now"? What would that conversation with our younger teacher selves soun...
End of the Year Awards and Memory Books
The end of the year is oftentimes one of the busiest parts of the year for us. You would think things would slow down for a nic...
15 End of the Year Spirit Days!
Teachers, can you see the finish line in sight? We are almost there! Some of us sooner than others (I say begrudgingly, as a te...
21 of the Craziest and Dumb School Rules
When I was a student, I used to think school rules were so silly. Running in the hallways, who cares? Jumping off the swings, w...
22 Relatable End of the Year Teacher Memes
It's finally that time, teachers! Late nights, chaos, and bittersweet emotions bring out some of the best (and funniest) memes ...
Mentor Teachers Rock!!
Mentor teachers... without them, many of us probably would not have continued teaching. They were the ones who shared lesson pl...
42 of the Craziest Things Students Have Said
I believe teachers are superheroes! We are compassionate, hard-working, and adaptable, but most of all we have the power to kee...
Tips to Prepare for Your Next Teacher Interview
Spring brings flowers. Spring brings Spring Break! It also brings nicer weather. Spring even brings job openings! We are her...
20 Fun Ideas for Outdoor Activities for Students
The weather is getting warmer and our students (and us) are getting restless. We have had to pull out all of the stops this sch...
Amazing Virtual Field Trips for Primary Students
My favorite memories from elementary school were our field trips. The zoo, local amusement park, children's museum, the beach. ...
25 Tips to Survive till Summer Break
It is that time of year! The time when we are tired, and the students are restless. It has been a long one for both the kids an...
15 Teacher Groups to Join Today
I am always spending too much time on social media talking to, listening to, and watching other teachers! But, let me tell you,...
100 Things Teachers Think, But Can't Say Out Loud
We Are ALL Human. What is one thing we all have in common? Our thoughts! There are numerous things that Teachers think, but ...
21 Spring Activities for Primary Teachers
Spring is in the air and I am ready to bring out the fun science projects, read-alouds, and outdoor activities. This time of ye...
20 Ways to Beat the Monday Blues
For me, the Monday Blues always start with anxiety on Sunday night. I get a sick feeling in my stomach as my mind races a mile ...
28 Ways Teachers Inspired Us
Being a teacher is hard work. It is definitely not for the faint of heart. However, as difficult as it is, it can also be rewar...
Top 15 Ways Teachers are Spending Spring Break
We’ve been checking off the days on our calendars and phones, and Spring Break is FINALLY here!!! (For some of us at least...) ...
30 Spring Multicultural Read Alouds
2022 is the year of Equity for me. Part of finding and incorporating more equitable practices in my classroom is ensuring that...
Education to the Core's Children's Book Author Spotlight: Pamela Tuck
Welcome to Education to the Core’s Children’s Book Author Spotlight. This is a series of blogs that will highlight a specific c...
The Best Tips to Cultivate a Culture of Success in Your Classroom
Cultivating a culture of success does come with time and experience, but if you need some quick tips on how to start cultivatin...
9 Ways to Beat Cabin Fever
"Bored in the house, in the house bored." It was a TikTok trend that hit just a little too close to home back in 2020 and all o...
23 Dental Activities for Kids
“Brush-a, brush-a brush-a”... anytime I pick up a toothbrush I act like the sleepover scene in the movie Grease. This is, of co...
30 Amazing Teacher Discounts
Am I the only one who can't remember the last time they did something for themselves? In an attempt to procrastinate my lesson ...
10 Reasons to Try Directed Drawings in Your Primary Classroom
Drawing has been and always will be such a calming activity for me. As a child, I was always doodling in my notebooks, drawing ...
Is a Minimalist Classroom For You?
I am a hoarder. Is anyone else able to relate? Plus, having a minimalist classroom was not ever on my wishlist. I do not like t...
Homework in the Primary Classroom?
The topic of homework seems to be a hot-button issue in education lately. Do we give it to students? Do we not? If we provid...
19 Ways to Stop Tattling in Your Classroom
"Teacher... (insert name here) is talking." "(So and So) wouldn't play with me at recess." "(Insert name) took my pencil." TATT...
17 Instagram Accounts for Teachers to Follow
There are so many Instagram accounts out there. Sometimes, it is hard to determine which one is worth following. Well, we are h...
33 Teacher Ideas for Using Student Whiteboards
Do you have a set of student whiteboards for all of the kids in your class? I have tons of student whiteboards, but in all hone...
Teacher New Years Resolutions
Teachers, it's a new year! I can't believe how quickly 2022 came and left (maybe that's for the best though). As we begin this ...
Let's Talk Teacher Motivation!
The struggle is REAL, my friends! I went seeking some teacher motivation! Why? Life has changed in many classrooms since March ...
Top 10 Teacher Websites for Worksheets and Printables
How many times a week do you type in the search bar "worksheets for ___"? You only need a worksheet to cover a certain skill or...
20 Social Media Hacks for Teachers
Once there were encyclopedias, then there was google, and now there is TikTok. We no longer need to hunt high and low for tips ...
Making 2022 an Equitable Year
Did you make a personal New Year’s Resolution this year? Perhaps you are choosing to spend more time with family/friends, or ge...
Teachers Let Those Green Flags Fly
As teachers, we always hear about the red flags that may come with teaching. We are so quick to share the negatives of this pro...
Characteristics of Great Principals
I have been so lucky to work with good principals throughout my years as a teacher—great principals who supported me. And great...
Things Teachers Wish We ALL Knew
There are a lot of misconceptions said about teachers these days. Most of the time when we hear things like "teachers are so lu...
Winter Break Ideas for Teachers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Winter Break!! Hopefully, you have two weeks to kick your feet up, watch some TV, or...
Over 100 Ridiculous Parent Requests for Teachers
I was greeting my students this morning at the door when THAT parent stopped me. She handed me her son’s lunchbox and then proc...
30 Best Books for Professional Development
Here is a moment of honesty for you: I hate when my administration sets up book study groups on ANY topic for professional deve...
25 Cross-Curricular Snow Activities
With the arrival of winter, there is one thing I look forward to…. SNOW DAYS!! Of course, now our district doesn't have snow d...
45 of the Biggest Teacher Pet Peeves
It started as soon as you walked into the classroom this morning. One student started tattling about something that happened on...
32 Affordable Amazon Teacher Outfits
Waking up in the morning has gotten harder and harder as the school year has worn on. But with the weather changing, cycling th...
Things NOT to Say to Teachers in December
Teachers are so stretched thin right now! Exhaustion has hit! But, other people don't understand our struggle. Unless you're a ...
40 Quick Games to Play in the Classroom at the End of the Day
Anybody else’s end of the day complete chaos?!? Just me? Packing up, dismissals, cleaning up their areas, bus calls, announceme...
9 Ideas for Your Next Personal Day
Teachers, we all have ideas when using our personal days. Maybe you strategically spread them out throughout the school year. O...
Phrases We ALL Hear in the Classroom
2021 will be a year for the books! Some days I think I should just put my voice on a recorder because I repeat the exact phrase...
27 Ways Teachers are Setting Boundaries
Teachers often work endlessly to improve the lives of others and then forget to prioritize their well-being. However, it sounds...
Self-Care Tips Teachers Need
If you’re reading this, you are important, and this is your sign to take care of yourself. Realistic self-care ideas for teache...
Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas
Some teachers love this time of year in the classroom as they prep for Holidays Around the World Lessons and an Elf on the Shel...
50 Things Teachers Wish Their Schools Had
“You always want what you can’t have” is a saying I have been hearing since I was a kid. However, I never thought it would be a...
First-Year Teacher Bloopers We've ALL Made
Do you remember your first year of teaching? If you think back, are there some things that you wish you had done differently? (...
20 Book Series To Get Your Students Hooked on Reading
Read alouds, silent reading time, and group reading projects are just a few of the ways students are introduced to reading. But...
Focus and Reduce Stress with 30 Breathing Exercises
Talk about stress… we just finished our first marking period, report cards are due, I have parent-teacher conferences coming up...
20 Picture Books For Your Inclusive Classroom Library
Does talking to children about individual differences teach discrimination? Absolutely not! In fact, it teaches them to look pa...
Teaching is Tough, but Teachers are Tougher
Teaching is tough... "I'm a first year teacher and I'm STRUGGLING. I literally cry in my car every morning before work. My kid...
The Traditions of Dia De Los Muertos
Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in Mexico but variations of the holiday are celebrated throughou...
11 Reasons Teachers Deserve a Raise in October
It has been a rough start this year. Phew! I am thinking my besties and I deserve a raise this October! As a teacher, I am pret...
7 Tips to Support Support Staff
Have you ever walked past a support staff member and just said hello or asked them how their day is going? Support staff in sc...
40 Books About Learning From Mistakes
Learning from mistakes helps kids grow! Erasers are often destroyed in my classroom. Pieces are bitten off. Erasers found pok...
The Best Book Character Costumes for Teachers
Does your school have a costume parade this time of year? Do you know what you are wearing yet? Some of the best book character...
Anchor Charts For Your Primary Classroom
"Every sentence begins with a _____ and ends with a ______." I repeated for the tenth time within a 30 minute writing lesson. ...
30 Quick and Easy Time-Fillers
We all have been there. The thirty-minute lesson we planned went much faster than expected, and now we have time to fill before...
21 Fall Picture Books and Activities
Do you switch out the books in your library with the changing of the seasons or months? It’s a great way to share changes and i...
10 Pumpkin Science Activities
Looking for exciting Pumpkin Science Activities? One of the biggest indicators of Fall quickly approaching has arrived! No, I...
Spooky Season Must-Haves for Teachers
BOO! It’s finally spooky season and that means it's time to bring out all of the cutest spooky season must-haves! Yes, we are...
15 Teacher Podcasts You'll Want To Listen To
Shhhhh… I have a little secret. To be honest, I was never a huge podcast guy. I constantly have music playing in the backgrou...
Tips for Surviving Staff Development Days
Time to go back to school! And, you are super excited to get into your classroom and get everything ready for the new school ye...
"Never Have I Ever" ~ Teacher Edition
Raise your hand if you played "Never Have I Ever" as a kid... or as a teen. (okay... most likely after you turned 21 ?). We hav...
55 of the Best Teacher One-Liners
Calling all teachers to this post! Whether you have been teaching a year or thirty years, teachers come up with some of the bes...
Ways To Celebrate Your Students
Our students are with us for approximately 7 hours each weekday. That’s a lot of time. Our students spend 180 days of their l...
35 Teacher T-Shirts You'll Want This School Year
There is nothing better than waking up in the morning and already knowing what you are going to wear. Having a repertoire of...
180 Jokes for the Classroom
Knock, Knock!? (Who's there?) Jokes! (Jokes who?) 180 JOKES FOR THE CLASSROOM THAT'S WHO!Alright, so I promise the followin...
Second Grade Teacher Must-Haves
What's on your must-have list for Second Grade? By this time students have had experience writing and reading. They are compre...
The Journey from Newbie to Veteran Teacher
So, it has been over 30 years since I was a newbie at my school. Throughout my journey, I do notice the difference: veteran tea...
First Grade Must-Haves
First grade isn’t just another year in school. And, we know there are tons of first-grade must-haves for the first weeks of sch...
35 Books to Teach Emotions
Have you ever had that one student who just seemed angry about everything? Or the one that just cries at the drop of a hat? L...
What Should I Put on my Classroom Walls?
Are you a brand new teacher staring at those blank classroom walls? Or perhaps you are a veteran teacher looking to mix things...
Kindergarten Teacher Must-Haves
So much prep goes into creating a great learning space. There are countless things a teacher has to remember to make the schoo...
They Brought What? 100 Crazy Backpack Stories
Have you ever smelled some peculiar odor coming from a backpack before? What if I asked, have you ever observed a backpack mov...
17 Tips for Meet the Teacher Night
The time has come... 🥳 your classroom is set up, copies made, student seats ready, and lesson plans prepped. It is time for Me...
22 Reasons Why School Shouldn't Start in August
So, it is happening again! ? Some of us just finished up teaching six weeks of ESY, and boom, August is approaching so fast! D...
9 Morning Meeting Ideas to Wake Up Your Routine
Have you ever heard of MORNING MEETINGS? (Also known as, the couple extra minutes to take attendance, submit lunch counts, read...
Your First-Year Teacher Questions ... ANSWERED!
We asked first-year teachers in our Fearless Teachers Facebook groups to ask their burning first-year teacher questions and som...
30 Activities for Early Finishers
I'm sure you've experienced this with your early finishers: you are helping little Jake with his reading while also scanning th...
10 Ideas for Teachers to Recharge and Relax this Summer
It's been a LONG and exhausting year and summer is finally here! Summertime is YOUR time to recharge and relax. Be sure to take...
35 Dollar Store Deals for Teachers
Teaching littles can be expensive on a limited budget. You are given limited funds and make a fixed salary. Ugh!! So, teachers ...
TIKTOK TEACHERS (That You're Going to Want to Follow!)
I am an admitted TikTok fan, but this was not always the case. Just three months ago, I was a firm believer that TikTok was for...
16 Fabulous Father's Day Crafts
Let’s be honest, Father’s day gets forgotten when it comes to school crafts. At the end of the year, we are rushing to test, cl...
30 Ways to Support Sensory Needs
Have you noticed more children struggling with focus and attention? Although you provide all of the bells and whistles to make ...
22 End of the Year Gift Ideas for Teachers
Oh crap, you forgot about an end-of-the-year gift didn’t you? It’s okay, we’ve got you covered with 22 End of the Year Gifts fo...
Would You Rather Questions for Teachers Edition
Would You Rather Tie Wet Shoelaces OR Wipe A Runny Nose? How about if we asked you the choice between an Amazon gift card or ...
What's in Your Teacher Bag?: 25 Must-Haves
I have not 1, not 2, but 3 teacher bags that I am toting to and from school each day and on the weekends. Yes, that's right: 3....
Are You an Introvert Teacher? {Take the Quiz}
Many people assume that teaching is a profession only extroverts fall into, but there are many introvert teachers out there. A ...
13 Projects to Celebrate the End of the School Year
You made it! Well, almost, but now is the time to start planning your End of the Year Celebrations! Let us celebrate that am...
30 Teacher-tested Websites You Can Use Today
Teacher-tested websites are important, but I am always looking for new websites for my students in this digital teaching age. S...
Things Teachers Don't Miss Pre-COVID
It goes without saying, the pandemic and COVID have changed our course in education. In a career where we are dealing with con...
25 Creative Mother's Day Crafts
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, May 14th to be exact. Every year I see my colleagues rushing to figure out what to do ...
13 of the Best Springtime Science Activities
Science is my jam. I live for the opportunities to take my students' curiosity and help fan the flames. I love introducing them...
15 Gift Ideas for Student Teachers
Student teachers are the future of our profession. To me, they have always been a welcome presence in my classroom. Having a st...
18 Things That Remain the Same After 30 Years of Teaching
Sometimes it is hard to believe that I have now taught for 30 years. WOW! Over the years, I never imagined some teaching change...
33 Must-Reads for Earth Day
Make every day Earth Day with Must-Reads for Earth Day. I've grown up hearing this and firmly believe it. If you know me at all...
19 April Fools Pranks for Teachers
April Fools Day is the time when the jokesters of our class get to have their day. But what about us teachers...? We can defini...
When Our Students School Us -- Amazing Things We Can Learn From Kids
We are always hearing amazing things we can learn from kids. I, every single day, leave school slightly smarter thanks to my pr...
Say You're A Teacher, Without Saying You're A Teacher
Oftentimes our “lingo” spills out into the real world. You know that one sentence that says you are a teacher, without saying “...
Students Say the Sweetest Things... Sometimes
Students... the real reason we get up each morning and go to school. They shine a light and make our days enjoyable and excitin...
13 Fun Ways to Get Reluctant Writers Writing
As educators, sometimes we need to get creative! In one of my first years teaching First Grade, I found myself standing in fro...
Things Teachers Say That Aren’t Heard at an Office Job
Frequently heard by teachers at my school: ‘you won’t hear that at State Farm’. You know what I am talking about; those silly t...
15 Poem Resources To Share With Your Students
Poetry is fairly short and can be used as a gateway into a deeper conversation. In my homeschool, I like to read a poem each da...
23 Fantastic Read Across America Books
Reading with my students is my passion. I love seeing where their imagination takes them, what tickles their funny bones, and w...
25 Items For Any Teacher Who is Type A
Sticky notes cover my desk. I have lists everywhere that I am constantly checking and crossing off or adding items to. My calen...
15 Spotify Artists and Playlists for the Primary Classroom
Music. It has the ability to make us feel emotions like joy, inspiration, gratitude, and more. We listen to it at home, in our ...
Turn Those Co-Workers into Teacher Besties Today!
I love my job. I really do. But teaching isn’t made for the faint of heart as it comes with such a rollercoaster of emotions an...
Gym Teacher’s Free YouTube Fitness Lessons
Many educators were forced by the Covid-19 pandemic to change their daily instruction. We were tasked with the challenge of no...
27 Netflix Shows for Teachers to Binge-Watch
Who is ready to binge-watch some Netflix shows?! ??♀️?? There are some great shows out there, so I asked colleagues who follow...
Spread Smiles, Not Germs! Easy Ways to Teach Fairness in the Classroom
“That’s not fair!” “How come she gets that and I don’t?” “Why doesn’t he have to do it?” “You’re not being fair!” How many t...
Using Positive Affirmations in the Classroom
Have you ever found yourself repeating a positive statement enough that you finally believe it? For example, I can do this! I w...
Viral TikTok Teacher Praised By President
We, at Education to the Core, see you, we hear you, we understand you. Guess what? So does the President of the United States...
10 Spring Books and Crafts for Your Classroom
It's that time again where we put together a list of books and crafts for you to share with your kiddos! Many of these books si...
Extra Teacher Tasks (I Never Thought I Would be Doing)
Temperature checks... hoping students log into class... cleaning all day... reminding students about masks all day... becoming ...
Relationships Through Team Building: Teaching Trailblazers VLOG
Hello ETTC Teaching Trailblazers! I am thrilled to present another addition to our Vlog series: “Teaching Trailblazers with Ch...
18 Emotional Regulation Games for Kids
Have you ever experienced a student who has difficulty with waiting in line or taking turns? What about those students who may ...
The Best Teaching Hacks We Learned in 2020
2020 has been a year of teacher flexibility and innovation. We have come up with the Best Teaching Hacks we Learned in 2020. Te...
10 Amazing Apps for Preschoolers and Early Learners
As a homeschool mom, I am always on the hunt for great educational apps. Both educational but still fun and entertaining for my...
The A to Z Handbook for Primary Teachers
Teaching can be so very complicated between paperwork, planning, grades, and meetings that we NEED a handbook! And, we haven’t ...
Inspiring Teacher Stories: I Became A Teacher Because...
Teachers inspire our youth on a daily basis. They live to ignite a love of learning and foster an exploration of subjects. But ...
Professional Development Teachers Actually Want to Attend
We all have to attend professional development, usually at least once a month. What if we could wave a magic wand and create pr...
Teachers Are Not Okay Right Now... Here Are Ways to Support Them
“This is not a typical year”... how many times have we heard that said to us or even spoke it ourselves? Well, you and all tho...
17 Icebreaker Videos for Virtual Teaching
If you are like me and many other teachers, you may be tired of the same daily routine for your virtual teaching. I am ready to...
If Only My 2020 Self Had Known
2020 has been the year that has just kept on giving. ? As we get ready to ring in a new year ~ Yay for 2021, I think back to th...
YouTube Videos that Teach Calming Techniques for Kids
Included in this blog are YouTube Videos that Teach Calming Techniques for Kids. By providing these calming activities for your...
Hilarious Things Kids Have Said During Virtual Classroom Meetings
Kids say the most hilarious things in class, sometimes being brutally honest, other times sharing secrets from home, or just be...
20 New Year STEM Activities
Collaboration and problem solving are just two of many skills gained from STEM activities within the classroom. What better wa...
15 Inexpensive Ways Teachers Can Relax Over Winter Break
Who wants to relax over winter break?! ??♀️?? Well, I don’t have to tell you, but this has been an exhausting 8 months of tea...
15 STEM Websites to Keep Students Learning at Home
Teaching STEM virtually sounds almost impossible right? Well, we have found 15 STEM Websites to Keep your Students Learning at ...
17 Ways to Use A Doorbell in Class
The Wireless Doorbell has been an amazing addition to my classroom! There are so many great ways to incorporate this into your ...
Student Holiday Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank
Each year I like to give my students a little something before sending them off for winter break. This year especially, I am se...
10 Crafts and Winter Stories for Kids
Wintertime in our homeschool classroom means lots of Crafts and Winter Stories for Kids! It's a time where we slow down a bit a...
20 Ideas for Socially Distanced Indoor Recess
It is those dreaded words, ‘indoor recess today’, that make all of us teachers cringe and roll our eyes right now. How are we g...
25 Reasons Why Teachers Deserve a Raise in 2020
2020... a year that will fill an entire volume in the history books. For teachers, 2020 has brought numerous challenges, but we...
10 Ideas For Your Winter Morning Tubs
One of my favorite things to do for our homeschool is changing out our morning tubs. I usually theme them depending on the seas...
35 Best Read-Alouds to Help Students Understand 2020
How in the world can we help children understand and start to cope with the major changes we’ve experienced throughout the year...
10 Fun Poetry Activities for Elementary Students
Poetry in the classroom can be very fun.There are different activities for everyone.Your students will love it and always shout...
19 Fab Footwear Recommendations for Teachers
Education to the Core has listened to teachers’ opinions and done the research to find the 19 best shoes that won’t leave you w...
Teaching Trailblazers VLOG: Mindfulness and Movement
Hello ETTC Teaching Trailblazers! I am thrilled to present our first interview of the series: “Teaching Trailblazers with Chri...
Holidays Around the World: Take a Trip With Me
As a homeschool mom, finding diversity in education can be a struggle at times. Not to mention finding great diversity surround...
Teaching Tips from Veteran Teachers
Veteran teachers have a lot to offer, but the thing we newbies appreciate the most are the valuable teaching tips from veteran ...
What Teacher Evaluations Should Really Consist Of
Imagine this... what if teachers were able to design classroom observations? What would those teacher evaluations consist of? W...
19 Items to Help Students Sit Still
As teachers, we want our students to remain in their seats during the day, but not all students can handle this task at times....
25 Brain Breaks that Keep Students Socially Distanced
Brain breaks that keep students socially distanced will be much needed this year. We've heard many teachers say that their stu...
Tips for Returning to the Classroom After Distance Learning
The feeling is surreal as I turn the key to my classroom door. I am finally returning to the classroom after months of distanc...
7 Ways to Write Without a Pencil
As educators, sometimes we need to get creative! One of my first years teaching First Grade, I found myself standing in front ...
Building Community in the Virtual Classroom
Building Classroom Community is always first and foremost at the beginning of the school year for me. But... this year looked ...
17 Fall Read-Alouds for Primary Students
One of the things I love to do as the seasons change is to get books inspired by that season. It’s a great way to share the sea...
25 Mindful Breathing Exercise for Students to Stay Calm and Focus
If you are noticing that you are have been using breathing exercises to help you stay calm and focused, then more than likely ...
I Made a Bitmoji Classroom... Now What?
If you were anything like me during the summer months of quarantine and social distancing you spent your time scrolling throug...
4 Fantastic Learning Activities for Preschoolers
We have put together 4 Fantastic Learning Activities for Preschoolers that you can use in the classroom, or at home. Preschool...
5 Fun Learning Activities for Fall
Fall is a time of change. Changing of the seasons, the leaves, time, and sometimes inner change. It is my favorite time of yea...
Dear Tired Teacher...
Dear Tired Teacher... we are here for you. This year has brought with it more demands on teachers. We are spending countless h...
Hilarious Teacher Moments in Distance Learning
Lately I find myself feeling overly stressed, depressed, and unsure whether what I am doing is working for my students. Dista...
25 Classrooms Items Every Teacher Needs From Amazon
Which classroom items do I need? This thought runs through my mind every year. At Education to the Core, we want you to be th...
9 Reasons Why Teachers Love Virtual Learning
We've all been thrown into the high-stress situation of having to teach our students virtually. To lighten the mood and put a ...
47 Boredom Busters for Kids at Home
For many of us, school is happening at home to help keep our students, staff, and families healthy during the Covid-19 pandemic...
13 Inexpensive Ornament Ideas for the Classroom
It's that time of year!! The holiday season has once again quickly snuck up on us and some of you may still be looking for orn...
Teaching: 26 Things You Didn't Learn in College
For some of us, our education courses are fresh in our minds, for others it has been awhile. No matter how long ago you gradua...
25 Amazon Must-Haves for Teachers
We put together a list of 25 Amazon Teacher Must-Haves that you need for your classroom. Congratulations! You hit the jackpot o...
25 Back to School Items Every Teacher Needs on Amazon
At Education to the Core, we not only want to you be the very best teacher you can be, but we want to help you achieve better w...
49 Reasons Why Being Married to a Teacher is the Best
Seriously...you are missing out if you're not married to a teacher. We have been discussing all the great reasons to be marrie...
10 Things Teachers Will Never Tell You
I remember being in elementary school and viewing my teachers as these other-worldly beings; almost super-human like creatures ...
10 Things Every Type B Teacher Should Have
What's up Type B teachers? I am betting you stumbled across this article looking for ways (or things) to enhance your life! Loo...
45 Photos That Won't Make Sense to Non-Teachers
If you are a teacher in the teaching world, there are just some photos that non-teachers will never understand. Here are 45 ph...
10 Reasons Why Primary Teachers Are Rockstars
Primary teachers are some of the most amazing people to walk this planet. In fact, I consider primary teachers to have rocksta...
9 Reasons Why Teachers Should Get a Raise in December
I have always loved being a teacher in December. I loved being around kids during this month, because they help to keep the sp...
20 Teachers to Follow on Pinterest
If you need some amazing teachers to follow on Pinterest, you have come to the right place. Pinterest is so helpful when it co...
45 Teacher Memes That Nail What It's Like to Be a Teacher
If you are a teacher in the teaching world, there are some teacher memes that really hit the nail on the head on what it's like...
Ten Things You Need to Know about Introverted Teachers
Working in your classroom with the lights off so no one thinks you're in there... Taking the long way into your classroom in th...
10 Problems Every Type B Teacher Will Understand
10 Problems Every Type B Teacher Will Understand What type of teacher are you? Type A or Type B? 1. The need for detailed l...
29 Mother's Day Gifts for Your Students
Mother's Day is coming soon! If you need ideas for Mother's Day gifts for your students, you have come to the right place! Be...