8 Art Activities for Celebrating Black History Month in the Classroom

With one week left of Black History Month, we wanted to bring you eight simple art activities that will teach your students more about the importance of black history while also allowing them to express their personal creativity. While Black History Month ends on February 28th, it is an important topic to discuss with your … Continue reading 8 Art Activities for Celebrating Black History Month in the Classroom

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Our 5 Favorite Valentine’s Day STEM Activities

Bring STEM fun to your Valentine’s Day this year! Giving your lessons a quick Valentine’s Day makeover is a great way to get your kids excited to learn. Your students can work together to solve problems and make their creativity shine with these 5 Valentine’s Day inspired STEM activities!  “Heavy” Hearts Challenge by FEELGOODTEACHING In … Continue reading Our 5 Favorite Valentine’s Day STEM Activities

Tips for Effective Communication with Legislators

As a Tennessean, one of your greatest responsibilities is to help elect the legislators who represent you and the state's seven million other residents. You, your fellow citizens, and educators need an informed voice. They need you. There is no stronger influence on education legislation than the voice of actual classroom teachers. Below you will … Continue reading Tips for Effective Communication with Legislators

Advice for New Teachers

Last week, we asked veteran teachers on social media to tell us what piece of advice they would give to new teachers entering the classroom this year. This is what they said: Pray for your students. Many are coming into that classroom with issues that no child should have to endure. Get organized and stay … Continue reading Advice for New Teachers

Tennessee Juneteenth Celebration List 2022

On Sunday, June 19th, people around the country will be celebrating an important day in American history, Juneteenth. Juneteenth marks the day 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas to announce the freedom of over 250,000 slaves by executive decree. The National Museum of African American History and Culture states, "The historical legacy of … Continue reading Tennessee Juneteenth Celebration List 2022