Instagram is the New Pinterest for Teachers
While Pinterest is still a great place to gather ideas for your classroom, Instagram is moving up in the ranks as a new teacher favorite. Just like Pinterest, teachers can take inspiration from real classroom teachers, gather resources and stay on top of what’s new. Get ready for some educational eye candy, because we’ve rounded up our favorite teacher Instagram pages into one stellar list for you. Prepare to be inspired!
Educational
Follow these Instagram accounts for quick professional learning, energizing lesson ideas, and classroom design inspiration.
Teacher Budget Babe
Great teaching tips, student stories and classroom photos from teachers all over the Instagram landscape.
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Teaching Channel
Watch, share, and learn diverse teaching techniques.
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Smithsonian
Mini history bites in your Instagram feed to spark lesson ideas.
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Edutopia
Great teaching tips, and best practices from this respected source.
Teacher2teacher
Teachers sharing and learning from each other.
Grade Level/Content Specific
The following Instagram accounts provide TONS of great ideas and resources for teachers of specific grade levels and content specialists.
Sharing Kindergarten
Kinder tales and inspiration!
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A Primary Kind of Life
Classroom snapshots and teaching tips for elementary teachers.
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The Daring English Teacher
Great high school English lesson ideas and resources.
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Art Projects for Teachers
Easy project ideas and tutorials for classroom teachers and art specialists.
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Kesler Science
Engaging ideas for busy science teachers.
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Just for Fun
Check out these Instagram pages for an extra dose of zen and humor!
Bored Teachers
View this post on InstagramIt's real. (via @TeacherTroubles)
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What's This Cloud
Beautiful cloud photos. Totally zen!
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Target Teachers
Because what teacher doesn’t LOVE a trip to Target?!
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Ready to get scrolling? Follow this tutorial to set up your own Instagram account.
Interested in building a following for your new Instagram profile? Read this great article for some tips to help!
Follow the Learners Edge Instagram account for updates on courses and all things teaching!
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