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.
Enhancing Education: Facilitating Learner Centered Teaching
Facilitating learner centered teaching, my friends, is no walk in the park. Actually, I guess that depends on the park. Some parks are tougher than others to navigate… But don't sweat it! You're not alone on this daring adventure. We all know that shifting from...
40 Free or Inexpensive Reward Ideas for Your Classroom
"Education should learn from the positive side of gaming-reward, accomplishment, and fun." - Sebastian Thrun These words resonate with educators worldwide who strive to create a healthy, encouraging learning environment for their students. Rewards play an integral...
25 Fun Icebreaker Games and Activities for Middle School
Icebreaker games are an essential part of any middle school gathering. They're a great way to help students break the ice, foster a sense of community, and create an atmosphere of fun and excitement. Whether it's the first day of school, a team-building activity, or...
22 Career exploration resources and games for high school students
"Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it." - Katherine Whitehorn In every school, in every district, in every state, students are asked to identify their dream job. The ever popular "what do you want to do for a living" question that...