Jill Staake

1 week ago | weareteachers.com | Jill Staake

As the clock ticks down on the final days of a school year, it can be hard to keep everyone on track. That’s when it pays to have some clever teaching strategies in your toolkit. We’ve partnered with our friends at Solution Tree to provide this list of strategies, ideas, and activities to help you make the last days of the school year just as valuable as the first. Love the videos you see here from Solution Tree?

2 weeks ago | weareteachers.com | Jill Staake

When the final months of the school year roll around and the finish line is in sight, it gets harder and harder to maintain a high level of student engagement. (Face it—even teachers start to get a bit fidgety!) But a few tweaks can make a real difference in bringing the year to a close successfully.

2 weeks ago | birdsandblooms.com | Jill Staake

We’ve all heard the common expression “drawn like a moth to a flame,” and seen these nighttime fliers circling round artificial light sources. But what causes this behavior? Is it harmful to moths? Here’s what we know about why moths are attracted to light. Do Moths Think Artificial Lights Are the Moon? Most (though not all) moths are nocturnal, flying at dusk, dawn, or throughout the night.

2 weeks ago | weareteachers.com | Jill Staake

There’s something special about our relationships with animals, from pet dogs, cats, and hamsters to farm animals like horses, cows, and chickens. Lots of students dream of working with animals as a career, but becoming a full-fledged veterinarian takes a lot of time and money. Veterinary technicians (also known as vet techs and veterinary aids) are ready to join the workforce much sooner, without as much expense involved.

1 month ago | weareteachers.com | Jill Staake

Skilled trade jobs are perfect for people who love working with their hands, solving problems in real-world situations on a daily basis. A career in plumbing offers good pay and strong job security, without the need to attend a four-year college. Here’s how to become a plumber, plus insights and advice from a real worker in the trade.