10 Click-Worthy Links for Every Teacher

We share our favorite teacher-friendly links from the past week.

1. Looking for fresh craft inspiration for your classroom? TippyToes Crafts blog features extra-creative crafts and activities for the young classroom. Check out these Thanksgiving-themed pieces or her unit on polar animals.
2. Arizona teachers could be looking at long-overdue raises. Read the scoop here.
3. Halfway through the year and your kids need a friendly reminder that MLA format is a requirement? Need a fun way to upgrade your bulletin board? Try these five brilliant ways to use internet memes to connect with students.
4. Halfway through the year and YOU need a good laugh? Check out Buzzfeed’s hysterical list of best teacher memes.
5. Tis the season … to be absent? The impending holidays and that persistent flu bug want to keep you home. Be prepared with a “sub tub” like this one.
6. Feeling the weight of educational politics on your shoulders? So are our kids. Watch this goosebump-inducing message from one student here.
7. Got an apple unit planned for your youngsters? Try out one of these innovative fall apple sensory and science activities.
8. Need a break from the grind? Arizona’s fall is in full-fledged festival mode. Check out the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, the Musical Instrument Museum’s MIMFest, Chandler’s Woofstock, the Scottsdale International Film Festival or the Phoenix Pizza Festival.
9. Looking to get back in the student’s desk? Check out FutureLearn’s huge catalog of free online courses.
10. Need to update your weekend closet? Try on one of these teacher-humor tees for size.