Meghan Mathis

3 weeks ago | weareteachers.com | Meghan Mathis

I’ve never met a student who wasn’t happy to walk into their classroom and hear that iconic Kahoot! music playing from the front of the room. We know our students love trying to beat their peers by answering questions the fastest, and as teachers, we love finding new ways to make learning fun. Take your classroom Kahoot! games to the next level with this Kahoot! worksheet bundle designed to deepen learning and boost student engagement.

1 month ago | weareteachers.com | Meghan Mathis

Whether you’re in your first years of teaching or a seasoned veteran, it’s easy to feel alone in this ever-changing profession. Long hours of planning, grading, and spending most of the day as the only adult in the room can add up. Teacher loneliness is real, and it often leads to burnout. That’s why I was surprised when several teachers shared with me an app that helps them feel more connected.

2 months 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.

Feb 28, 2025 | 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?

Feb 12, 2025 | 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.