Meghan Mathis

1 month ago | weareteachers.com | Meghan Mathis

Help students explore justice, civil rights, and powerful writing with this free worksheet bundle. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in 1963 while jailed for peacefully protesting segregation. He responded to white clergymen who urged patience, explaining why action couldn’t wait. These activities help students analyze how King used words to inspire change and fight injustice.

1 month ago | weareteachers.com | Meghan Mathis

Dear We Are Teachers,Our elementary school has a spring carnival every year, and every year students can vote on which teachers or administrators are eligible for a “pie in the face” booth. Students can then purchase tickets to be in the lottery to pie the person of their choice. I was voted in this year, and when I told my principal I wanted to opt out, he said, “Sorry, this is an ‘other duties as assigned’ kind of thing.” I was floored. Am I being a bad sport, or this is a wild take?

2 months ago | weareteachers.com | Meghan Mathis

After weeks of prepping for a research paper—choosing topics, gathering sources, and writing outlines—it was finally time for my 9th graders to type their first drafts. To my shock, over half the class opened Google Docs on their phones instead of using their laptops. When I asked why, nearly all replied, “I can text faster than I type. It’s easier.” My arguments about them needing to see the whole document or managing citations made no impact—they were set on using their phones.

Jan 22, 2025 | weareteachers.com | Meghan Mathis

Take the challenge out of talking to students about making smart decisions about their developing brains. This fun and engaging game gives students a chance to learn important information about how alcohol affects them, giving them the reason behind why they should say NO to underage drinking. While parents are the biggest influence on whether or not students choose to drink, educators play an essential role too.

Jan 8, 2025 | weareteachers.com | Meghan Mathis

Pocket charts are one of the most versatile tools for making literacy learning fun and hands-on. They allow you to display words, letters, and visuals in a way that encourages interactive engagement, enabling students to participate in sorting activities, vocabulary games, and collaborative storytelling right at their desks.