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How to Create a Student-Led Classroom Behaviour Contract in Primary School
Learn tips on how to create a student-led behaviour contract and effectively implement it in your primary school classroom.
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How to Create a Calm Down Corner in the Classroom to Promote Self Regulation
What's a calm down corner and how do you set one up in the classroom? Explore ideas from teachers like you, plus ways to help students destress.
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8 Fun Birthday Classroom Display Ideas + 7 More Ways to Celebrate Students' Special Day
Need new birthday classroom display ideas? Explore our teachers' favourites, plus fun ways to wish your students a happy birthday!
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6 Classroom Setup Ideas Veteran Teachers Swear By
Read our classroom setup tips for creating a functional, well-configured classroom where your kids will love to learn!
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Separation Anxiety Tips for Teachers: How to Make School Drop-Off Go Smoothly
Separation anxiety at school drop-off is common for young children. Here's how teachers can help their students manage the transition.
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32 Simple Classroom Decoration Ideas Teachers Are Loving in 2025
These classroom decoration ideas and hacks cover everything from setting up displays to finding unique classroom themes so teachers can get ready for the new school year.
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8 Christmas Craft Ideas to Add a Festive Feel to Classroom Activities
These Christmas craft ideas for kids are perfect for your classroom end-of-year activities! We've even included non-Christmas options to ensure every child is included in the craft activities.
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15 Printable Christmas Templates for Kids to Use in the Classroom
These printable Christmas templates for kids and teachers are super simple and can save you heaps of time as you plan for your end-of-year activities in the classroom.
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Classroom Reading Corner Ideas That Improve Student Literacy — Teacher-Tested Tips
Creating a reading corner? Need inspiration? On a budget? We'll show you the best teacher tips for creating a classroom reading space in lower and upper primary classrooms.
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How to Get Students to Follow Instructions the First Time — Teacher-Tested Tricks
Is following instructions a challenge for your students? Try these teacher-tested tips to help your students learn to listen and follow directions more closely.
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7 Positive New Year's Resolutions for Teachers for 2025
New Year's resolutions for teachers shouldn't be about overwhelming yourself. Try these positive resolutions for 2024.
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Year 6 Graduation — Teacher Tips for the Big Day
Celebrate year 6 graduation with ideas from our teacher team, including graduation songs, gifts for your students and more!
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20 Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas & Activities That Add Some Holiday Magic
Explore classroom Elf on the Shelf ideas and activities that are easy to reproduce. We've included teachers' favourite ELA and STEAM activities too!
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13 Easy End-of-Year Student Gifts That Teachers Love + Kids Do Too
Looking for great end of year gifts for students? Here are some ideas which are meaningful, inexpensive and easy to create!
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How to Make Paper Plate Christmas Crafts for the Classroom: Trees, Reindeer and More!
Learn how to make paper plate Christmas craft with your class this year. There's something for every teacher and every class, from paper plate reindeer to Christmas trees.
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25 Kmart Hacks for the Classroom (From Teachers Who Dreamt Them Up!)
Don't miss Kmart hacks teachers swear by for storage, organisation and more! The classroom community shared it all, including hands-on learning tools, classroom displays and interactive behaviour management tools.
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10 Best Pencil Sharpeners for the Classroom — Recommended by Teachers
Need new pencil sharpeners in your primary classroom? We've rounded up 10 best pencil sharpeners recommended by teachers to get you started.
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15 International Day of Peace Activities and Books for Your Classroom
Try these peaceful activities to do with your students on the International Day of Peace or anytime throughout the year.
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What Is a Hexagon? A Guide for Primary Teachers
What is a hexagon? See hexagon shape examples and activities for teaching more about this six-sided shape!
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What Are Learning Centres? A Teacher Guide to Rotations in the Classroom
Use these tips on setting up learning centres or rotations you can use throughout your teaching career!
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17 Year 6 Teaching Tips That Are Worth Their Weight in Gold
Teaching year 6? Whether you're a new teacher or have been assigned Grade 6 this year, our expert teachers have collected their best tips to help you get started!
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8 Angles Games & Activities to Make Maths Class More Fun
Try these fun angles activities in your maths classes to make geometry lessons more engaging!
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How to Assign Classroom Jobs & Keep Primary Students Engaged
Find out how to successfully assign classroom jobs for students, plus get a classroom jobs list to get you started!
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8 Citizen Science Projects and Ideas to Engage Your Primary Students
Explore citizen science projects to do in the classroom. Help scientists in real life while developing a passion for science in your students!
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Supporting Ambidextrous Kids in the Classroom: What Teachers Need to Know
Is it ok if a child is ambidextrous? An occupational therapist offers tips to help teachers support students who use two hands in the classroom.
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The Best and Worst Plants for the Classroom (And How to Care for Them)
Do you know the best plants for the classroom? Check out this list of allergy-free, easy-care indoor plants, plus which plants to avoid.
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20 Fun Koala Facts for Kids to Inspire Primary Teachers' Lesson Plans
Share these fun koala facts for kids with your primary school class and explore ideas for integrating them into your lesson plans.
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What Are Desk Pets? Printables + Fun Ways to Use Them!
What are desk pets, where do you find them, and how do you use them? We've got all the desk pets ideas + printables.
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8 Classroom Seating Arrangement Ideas from Expert Teachers
Are you struggling to set-up your classroom? Check out these tried and tested classroom desk arrangement ideas to get you inspired!
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30 Fluttering Butterfly Facts for Kids to Get Students Excited in Science Class
These ready-to-use butterfly facts are perfect for getting a jump start on your next biology lesson or learn about Australian butterflies! Butterflies are great subjects for a variety of classroom lessons including pollination, healthy ecosystems and metamorphosis.
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How to Make Composting in the Classroom Fun (And Educational) for Kids
Want to start a compost bin in the classroom and wondering how to make composting for kids fun? We walk you through the process step by step.
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10 Scaffolding Education Tips for Primary Teachers to Support Learning
Explore ideas for adding scaffolding in your students' primary education, plus printable scaffolds!