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Featured Teaching Resources
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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!
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14 Fine Motor Skills Activities Tried and Tested by Teachers
These fine motor skills activities and games have been tried and tested by teachers in the know.
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Setting Boundaries Your Students Will Respect: Tips From Veteran Teachers
How do you get student respect in your primary classroom? Find out how to set boundaries with tips from expert teachers!
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14 Awesome Anchor Chart Ideas to Use in Your Primary Classroom
These anchor chart ideas for reading, maths, morning routines and more are some of the best for the classroom and begging for teachers to try them!
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How to Establish a Teacher-Student Relationship Kids Will Remember
Learn how to create a teacher-student relationship your students will remember and cherish with tips from expert teachers.
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How to Nail Your Teaching Practicum as a Student Teacher — Tips from Expert Teachers
Are you a student teacher heading out on your first practicum? Or do you have a teaching internship coming up soon? Explore hints and tips from expert teachers!
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Thinking of Becoming a Relief Teacher? Here's What You Need to Know
Thinking of becoming a relief teacher? Find out if casual teaching could be a great career step for you with tips from our teacher team!
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7 Clever Exit Ticket Ideas to Make This Assessment Tool Truly Effective
Are exit tickets effective? Try these fresh exit ticket ideas for the classroom to make this formative assessment idea work for your students!
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What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? A Teacher's Guide to Supporting Students With SPD
Students with Sensory Processing Disorder are in every classroom. Find out what it is and how you can support children with SPD in your classroom.
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11 Mindfulness Activities for Kids to Try in Your Primary Classroom
Explore mindfulness activities for kids that can be done in just 5 or 10 minutes in your classroom this school year!
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7 Behaviour Management Mistakes Most New Teachers Make (And How to Fix Them)
See the behaviour management mistakes teachers often make in their first year and how to fix them, with tips from expert teachers on managing a classroom successfully.
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50 Fun Facts About Earth for Kids to Fascinate Your Primary Students
Explore fun facts about Earth to get kids in your class excited about our planet, plus teacher tips for incorporating them into your lesson plans.
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3 Secrets to Effective Classroom Transitions That Actually Work
These classroom transitions strategies and ideas are teacher-tested and approved.
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How to Make Classroom Rules Kids Actually Follow
Find out how to make classroom rules your students will follow with actionable tips from expert teachers!
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10 Teacher-Approved Educational Podcasts for Kids to Listen to in the Classroom
Add these educational podcasts for kids to your teacher toolkit!
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Common Teacher Interview Questions — What You'll Be Asked + What You Should Ask
Learn the most common teacher interview questions, plus get tips from veteran teachers on what to ask when you go for a new teaching job!
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12 Teacher Tips for Parent-Teacher Interviews to Ensure They Go Smoothly
Parent teacher interviews can be nerve-wracking (for both teachers and parents!). Here are actionable tips to help make your interviews run smoothly.
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11 Fun Easter Bunny Craft Ideas Perfect for the Primary Classroom
Explore Easter bunny craft ideas to use in the curriculum-aligned classroom. Each teacher-created craft is perfect for primary learners!