Absolutely, stock photos have evolved beyond just being handy visual aids—they've become part of our cultural lexicon, even contributing to the humor and storytelling online. The #BadStockPhotosOfMyJob trend sounds like a riot! It's amazing how these seemingly generic images meant to represent professions often miss the mark entirely, leading to some hilarious and relatable moments. It's fascinating to witness how internet culture can take something as mundane as stock photos and turn them into a canvas for creativity and humor. It's a testament to the power of collective imagination and the ability to find humor in unexpected places. Have you

Memes have revitalized some classical art pieces from back in the day. Please enjoy this massive dump of hilarious captions and beautiful art. We...

Click the following link to download this free poster Homophones Poster Many reading programs introduce the concept of homophones in second grade. Homophones are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have a different meaning. Our students need to be able to tell the difference in the meanings of these words and to use […]

Morse code, pigpen, phonetic alphabet, tap code, substitution ciphers, American sign language: fun secret spy codes for kids

Teach your child to recognize and read consonant digraphs /th/, /sh/, and /ch/ with a digraph garden!

It’s always good to expand your vocabulary.

Unwanted talking is near the top of the list of teacher frustrations. In this article, learn the actual strategies to finally get rid of it for good.

Need to entertain the kids? Try some of these free indoor and outdoor activities for kids that can all be done from your own home. There's also a list of free online educational resources.

LBH, you only used your pricey TI-83 just to play games.

There are two sides to every novel: plot versus character. There’s no doubt that these two elements are fundamental components of every story, however...

We really learned a lot in 2013. Now it's time to put it all to good use.

Here's a free printable states and capitals list. PDF format. Includes the 50 US states and their capitals in alphabetical order.

Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner

A list of great monologues for women. This list of female monologues features a diverse range of monologues from classic to contemporary monologues.

It’s hard to wade through the internet searching for the most hilarious book memes, so we’ve compiled a complete list of all of our favorites right here!

NSFW French vocabulary about Love and SEX. Learn some adult street language in this article and download the list in PDF format.

Since I started this blog, I've been trying to figure out something that I could do that hasn't been done a thousand times before. All the...

Sound is one of the purest forms of energy in existence. Sound inspires us, uplifts us, helps us to communicate, express ourselves, and even heal at a deep level. Have you ever stopped to consider how amazing it is that everything around you is fundamentally composed of energy that vibrates at different frequencies? Thanks to science, we know that the denser an object is, the lower its vibration is, and the lighter something is, the higher its vibration is. Vibration also corresponds to emotions. When we identify with emotions such as anger, hatred, jealousy, guilt, paranoia, and self-loathing, we actually

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When teaching a phonics skill it’s often helpful to use a key word and picture to help the students remember the sound to the letter combinations. For the au/aw phonics bundle, my fabulous artist created “paw” themed borders and game boards and they turned out absolutely adorable! I just love them! This phonics bundle contains […]

Today I wanted to stop by and share some strategies for teaching vowel teams and diphthongs in our classroom! It’s always challenging to teach spelling patterns that aren’t easily decodable! […]

Have you ever had a project that you’ve been meaning to get to, but for some reason it just lingers on in your to-do list? That’s kind of how it was with these consonant digraphs posters. They’ve just been sitting on desktop for literally over a year. Well, my friend was helping me with […]

Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner

Doug Richmond explains how to create a whole new life for yourself in 100 pages. (If you really want to do it, though, do the exact opposite of everything he says.)

Download our classroom icebreakers printable and "go fishing" with your students as they ask and answer questions of one another.

In the spring of 1934, a young man who wanted to be a writer hitchhiked to Florida to meet his idol, Ernest Hemingway. Arnold Samuelson was an adventurous 22-year-old. He had been born in a sod house in North Dakota to Norwegian immigrant parents.

It seems like every day there is an endless stream of students reporting behaviors or incidents that happen in the classroom. On one hand, we want to help our students feel heard and validated so they know we are a safe person for them to talk to. On the other hand, we certainly don't want to feed into the tattle machine. It's a fine line to walk. So how do we handle tattling in our classrooms?

Are you experiencing signs of menopause or perimenopause, such as hot flashes, weight gain or mood swings? It turns out that many symptoms you might be experiencing are caused by the hormonal changes of menopause

"There are two kinds of people: people who use bookmarks, and monsters."

(That image is the positioning idea I have for a word or two) There is no shortage in my brain of tattoo ideas. There is a noticeable shortage of other things such as intelligence, logical decision making and time-keeping skills – but the important stuff is up there. Hello, you stunning creature, you. Today’s post… Read More »Beautiful Words That I Want Tattooed – Tattoo Wishlist P1

If you want to find out more about your family, download the life history questions and make time to interview your family members. Learn some fun facts.

Teaching a child to read can feel like a daunting task, especially when your child is dyslexic. There are so many programs available to us today, each with their own […]

There is a great tradition of mental illness in fiction. The Victorians loved stashing mad women up in towers or attics, where they could slow-w-wly peel the wallpaper from the walls or moan and groan with such abandon that it would frighten the…

Hello! I’m Nicole from Teaching With Style and I’m so excited to be over here on Melissa’s new blog, Inspire Me, ASAP! Melissa has some amazing ideas and her units have come in handy MANY times! When I moved from 1st to 3rd a few years ago, my new team wasn’t as strong as my […]

What are your methods for teaching vocabulary? Drills? Flashcards? Yuck! Boring! While these can certainly be effective, they can be a quick way to lose your student’s attention if you spend too much…

Looking for free grammar games to make teaching fun? This list of games for teaching parts of speech, punctuation, and writing will provide fun all year!

When teaching a phonics skill it’s often helpful to use a key word and picture to help the students remember the sound to the letter combinations. For the oa/ow/oe phonics bundle, my fabulous artist created these “bubble” themed borders and game boards and they turned out absolutely adorable! I just love them! This phonics bundle contains […]