37 Insanely Smart School Teacher Hacks

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🍎 37 Insanely Smart Teacher Hacks Every Educator Will Love

Teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a superpower. ✨ After spending just four weeks trying to “teach” a group of employees how to work each part of a factory (including all the dreaded paperwork 📑), I realized something very quickly: teachers have talents most of us can’t even imagine.

In my short teaching stint, about 60% of the time was spent in a classroom-style setting. And let me tell you… I ran into so many of the same challenges teachers face every single day. Keeping people engaged. Explaining the same thing 10 different ways. Managing time. Preventing burnout. And somehow staying patient through it all.

That’s when it hit me—teachers don’t just teach, they juggle a hundred little tasks at once. And if anyone deserves a collection of shortcuts, hacks, and clever tricks to make life easier, it’s definitely them. 🍏

So, I went on the hunt. And guess what? I stumbled across an amazing illustrated collection of 37 insanely smart teacher hacks (thanks to Peggy at Buzzfeed 🙌). These aren’t just “cute ideas”—they’re the kind of clever, practical tips that can save teachers:

✅ Time (because grading papers at midnight is not sustainable)
✅ Money (since teachers often spend out of pocket for supplies 💸)
✅ Stress (because a calm classroom = a happy classroom)

From creative ways to organize supplies, to clever classroom management tricks, to fun hacks that keep students engaged, this list is packed with inspiration. Even if you’re not a full-time teacher, parents and homeschoolers will love these ideas too.

👉 Whether you’re a veteran teacher looking for fresh ideas, or a newbie (like me) just realizing how tough the job really is, these hacks are guaranteed to brighten up your classroom—and your day.

📌 Check out the full list of 37 insanely smart school teacher hacks here—you’re going to love them! 37 Insanely Smart School Teacher Hacks