Blog — Teacher

Organization Spotlight: Crayons to Computers
Time Timer is thrilled to spotlight an organization we’re proud to support at Time Timer. Crayons to Computers supports students and teachers in accessing the supplies and tools they need to succeed in school.
Celebrating Our Educators This Teacher Appreciation Month
This Teacher Appreciation Month, talk with your kids about how best to recognize the teachers that have helped guide them through another school year. Here are a few ideas to show gratitude.
Teacher Appreciation Month: Three Ideas to Show Teachers That You Care
Teacher Appreciation Month is an opportunity to recognize and express gratitude for the teachers in your life. Gather three ideas for showing your teachers that you care.
What Teachers Really Want to Say on Parent Information Night
Ever wonder what the teachers really want to say to parents on Parent Information Night? The Fifth Grade Teachers are Mariemont Elementary School near Cincinnati, Ohio, presented one of our own with this letter, telling us what they really wanted to say on their Parent Information Night. We thought it would be worth sharing as it rings true for teachers all over this country, and the world. And we hope that it gives you, as a parent, teacher, or student, some inspiration to make this school year the best that it can be!
Teaching the Value of Time
As a Montessori teacher, John empowered his students to share an important responsibility of the classroom – making every moment count.

Personal Project Planner for Free Inquiry Learning
During the first year in a new district, I was writing curriculum for CAD, Industrial Arts, and Spanish. From this, I created the "Personal Project Planner." It was a sink or swim approach, utilizing free inquiry as the main instructional tool. Free inquiry, while more difficult to facilitate, is much easier to plan.
Student Guest Post | Why I like Time Timer by Cammy Rogers
For the month of May we are letting students take over the blog! This week's is written by Cammy Rogers, a 10 year old, fourth grader in Cincinnati, Ohio. We love her simplicity and the creative uses for the Time Timer. Cammy submitted a hand-written blog, shown below, which we also love.
Teacher Appreciation Week: How To Thank a Teacher Today in Five Minutes or Less
Can’t bring a side dish for the PTA Staff Appreciation Lunch? It’s OK. It doesn’t have to be during Teacher Appreciation Week, and it definitely should not be ONLY for Teacher Appreciation Week.
I realize not every teacher seems to be getting through to your kids, or maybe they seem to be hanging on until retirement. But they show up every day, and so we need to show up for them. Here are five easy ways you can thank a teacher—in less than 5 minutes.