11 Adorable Bluey Valentines Coloring Pages (Perfect for Classrooms & Playdates!)

Bluey Valentine's coloring page featuring Bandit and Chilli, the beloved Heeler parents from the Bluey series.
Love is in the air, and honestly, is there anything cuter than Bluey Valentine’s coloring pages? I mean, if your ...
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School choice: Pros and Cons (a teacher’s perspective)

School students sitting on a table and working on their assignments.
As a teacher, my mission has always been simple: to give every child the best possible education, regardless of where ...
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Teaching Beyond the Stars: What the Challenger Disaster Teaches Us About Resilience

Christa McAuliffe, astronaut on the Challenger space shuttle training on treadmill for the mission.
As a teacher, I know how powerful a dream can be. The dream of standing in front of a classroom, ...
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What the Lay’s Chips Recall Teaches Us About Food Safety and Empathy

Lay's potato chips pack.
As a teacher and someone who works closely with kids every day, I’ve learned that the smallest things can turn ...
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Why the TikTok Ban Could Be a Blessing in Disguise for Our Kids

A teen boy watching mobile phone laying on his bed.
As a teacher who spends hours each day in the trenches of middle school classrooms, I’ve observed personally how much ...
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Creativity and Confidence: How Nurturing Imagination Shapes Confident Kids

Splash of different colors on canvas with a child's hand over it.
With years of experience as a teacher, I can tell you one thing for sure: creativity is a superpower. It’s ...
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When AI Becomes a Study Buddy: The ChatGPT Revolution Among Teens

Lines of electric/magnetic fields over AI.
As a teacher who’s spent years navigating the ever-evolving relationship between education and technology, I’ve seen trends come and go. ...
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Why Chronic Absenteeism in Elementary Schools Demands Urgent Attention!

Empty chairs and desks of a classroom; and a white board for writing.
As a teacher, one of the toughest challenges I’ve faced isn’t just teaching—it’s making sure kids show up. Chronic absenteeism, ...
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Princess bedtime story: The Princess and the Firefly Lantern (audible & downloadable story)

Princess Elara sitting with a golden lantern in her hands under the starry night sky.
Hey there, parents! Let’s talk about bedtime—a magical time when your kids wind down and their imaginations come alive. Short ...
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Why Lucy Calkins’ Reading Curriculum Needs a Rethink: My Perspective

Teacher standing before a blackboard and students in a classroom.
If you’ve been teaching as long as I have (let’s just say it’s been over a decade), you’ve likely heard ...
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