Substitute Teacher Blog

Cheetahs are the fastest animals on land, but there’s a lot more to them than just speed! These sleek, spotted cats are full of...

Elephants are some of the most amazing animals on the planet! They’re huge, smart, gentle, and full of surprises. Whether you’re doing a...

Great writing doesn’t just tell you what’s happening—it helps you see it, feel it, and live it. That’s the power of imagery. In this...

Understanding theme can take your reading—and your writing—to the next level. In this guide, you’ll learn what theme means, how it’s...

Fish are some of the most diverse and surprising animals on Earth. From the tiny darters of freshwater streams to the glowing giants of...

Bugs aren’t just creepy crawly—they’re downright fascinating! Whether you’re a teacher introducing a science unit, a substitute filling...

Volcanoes are some of the most powerful and exciting things on Earth. But what actually causes a volcano to erupt? Let’s dig into the...

Learn what’s under your feet—one layer at a time. Have you ever wondered what’s inside the Earth? If you could dig a hole straight down...

Have you ever noticed how the weather changes throughout the year? We call those changes the seasons —and they happen because of the tilt...

Learn how to tell these two space rocks apart... it’s easier than you think! Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered what’s...

Rocks don’t stay the same forever—they break down, move, and change shape over time! Two important processes that change the land are...

Have you ever wondered where rain comes from—or where puddles go after a sunny day? That’s the water cycle in action! It’s Earth’s way...

Earthquakes can feel scary, but they’re a natural part of how our planet works. Let’s learn what causes them, how they happen, and if a...

Characterization is a fundamental literary device that authors use to bring their characters to life. It involves the representation of a...

Kindergarten is where vocabulary starts to bloom. At this level, kids need words that reflect their daily lives—what they see, feel, and...

First graders are just starting to grow into confident readers and writers. Building a strong vocabulary helps them understand classroom...

In second grade, students grow into more confident readers and writers. A strong vocabulary helps them read with fluency, understand...

Foreshadowing is a powerful tool used by writers to hint at what’s coming next. Teaching students to spot it can help them read more...

Irony is one of the most powerful and versatile tools in storytelling, speech, and everyday life. It adds depth, humor, or unexpected...

Juxtaposition is one of those literary and visual devices that shows up everywhere — from novels and poetry to photography and film....

Oxymorons are one of those delightful language quirks that can make both students and teachers pause, chuckle, and think. Whether you’re...

Similes make writing exciting and help kids describe things in creative ways. In this post, we’ll explain what similes are, how they’re...

Idioms are silly, fun, and sometimes confusing! They’re phrases that don’t mean exactly what the words say — and that’s what makes them...