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Substitute Teacher Tips, Lesson Plans, Fun Facts, Worksheets, and Activities
15 Amazing Kangaroo Fun Facts for Kids and Teachers
Discover fascinating facts about Australia’s most famous animal—perfect for classrooms, lesson plans, or curious young minds! Kangaroos...
May 252 min read
Interesting Facts About Komodo Dragons
Komodo dragons are giant, powerful lizards that look like they came straight out of a prehistoric movie. They’re the largest living...
May 243 min read
Interesting Fun Facts About Penguins for Kids
Penguins are some of the most fascinating and funny animals on Earth. They wear tuxedos year-round, they slide on their bellies, and they...
May 233 min read
18 Fun Facts About Cheetahs for Kids
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...
May 213 min read
15+ Elephant Fun Facts for Kids
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...
May 212 min read
What Is Imagery in a Story? (With Examples & Student Writing Tips)
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...
May 203 min read
38 Fascinating Fun Facts About Fish
Fish are some of the most diverse and surprising animals on Earth. From the tiny darters of freshwater streams to the glowing giants of...
May 174 min read
Fun Facts About Bugs: 47 Surprising Insect Facts Kids Will Love
Bugs aren’t just creepy crawly—they’re downright fascinating! Whether you’re a teacher introducing a science unit, a substitute filling...
May 164 min read
What Causes Volcanoes? (Kid-Friendly Guide + Fun Facts)
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...
May 153 min read
Layers of the Earth Explained for Students
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...
May 143 min read
What Is the Water Cycle? Science for Kids
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...
May 93 min read
Understanding Characterization in Literature
Characterization is a fundamental literary device that authors use to bring their characters to life. It involves the representation of a...
May 72 min read
Kindergarten Vocabulary Words: 97 Easy Early Learning Words for New Readers
Kindergarten is where vocabulary starts to bloom. At this level, kids need words that reflect their daily lives—what they see, feel, and...
May 52 min read
1st Grade Vocabulary Words & Spelling Words
First graders are just starting to grow into confident readers and writers. Building a strong vocabulary helps them understand classroom...
May 31 min read
100+ Vocabulary Words for 2nd Grade
In second grade, students grow into more confident readers and writers. A strong vocabulary helps them read with fluency, understand...
May 22 min read
3rd Grade Vocabulary Words: 150+ Words Every Third Grader Should Know
Vocabulary growth takes a big leap in 3rd grade. Students move from learning to read to reading to learn, which means they need a...
May 13 min read
What Is Foreshadowing? (With Famous Examples)
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...
Apr 273 min read
What Is Irony? (With 20 Easy Examples)
Irony is one of the most powerful and versatile tools in storytelling, speech, and everyday life. It adds depth, humor, or unexpected...
Apr 253 min read
What Is Juxtaposition? (With 20+ Examples)
Juxtaposition is one of those literary and visual devices that shows up everywhere — from novels and poetry to photography and film....
Apr 253 min read
What are Oxymorons? (with 50 Examples)
Oxymorons are one of those delightful language quirks that can make both students and teachers pause, chuckle, and think. Whether you’re...
Apr 243 min read
What Is a Simile? (With 20 Fun Examples for Kids!)
Similes make writing exciting and help kids describe things in creative ways. In this post, we’ll explain what similes are, how they’re...
Apr 222 min read
What Is an Idiom? (With Kid-Friendly Examples!)
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...
Apr 212 min read
100th Day of School Ideas for Elementary Teachers
The 100th day of school is a major milestone in elementary classrooms — and it’s the perfect chance to combine celebration with learning....
Apr 153 min read
Then vs. Than: What's the Difference, When To Use Each & Examples
If you’ve ever typed than when you meant then (or the other way around), you’re not alone. These two words are easy to confuse, but...
Apr 122 min read
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