Welcome Fellow Educators
Midwest Teachers Institute was co-founded by teachers, so we are dedicated to supporting our fellow educators throughout the U.S. From providing free E-books and helpful tips to sharing best practices, we want to help teachers thrive in and out of the classroom. We are committed to assisting teachers in order to foster deeper engagement and opportunities for students to excel. We want to do our part in making the lives of today’s busy teachers a bit easier, because we’re teachers too.
We are continuously working to find and create the best FREE resources for our community of teachers. Be sure to check back often as we frequently update this page. And feel free to let us know if you would like to contribute your great ideas, the more we all help, the more we all benefit.
Teaching Soft Skills: Essential Strategies for Educators
Think of the last time you nailed a job interview or led a successful project team. Chances are, your soft skills played a starring role. Today's workplace doesn't just value what you know; it's all about how well you play with others. That’s where teaching soft...
Energizing Focus: The Power of Brain Break Games
Have you ever observed a student motionless in their seat, eyes fixed on the clock, longing for school to wrap up? (You know that feeling, you have it every meeting that should have been an email). This scene is all too common in classrooms around the world. But what...
Finding the Ideal Teacher Gift: A Guide
Finding the Ideal Teacher Gift: A Guide Ever found yourself lost in the colorful aisles of a store, scratching your head over what would make a good teacher gift? We've all been there. Hunting for that perfect blend of appreciation and practicality can feel like...
Excellence vs Perfection: Stop Overthinking Things
“Done is better than perfect.” - Sheryl Sandberg When I was a young basketball coach, I had a perfectionist mindset. I was 24, a brand new varsity coach, and I was going to create a basketball program that would become a powerhouse in Illinois. That first year, we...