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10 Positively Perfect Picture Books to Teach Procedural Writing
Explore this list of 10 positively perfect books to introduce and teach procedural writing to young kids.
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How to Stop Tattling in the Classroom: Expert Teacher Tips
Get teacher tips on how to stop tattling in the classroom and how to help kids tell the difference between tattling and telling.
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What Is Phonemic Awareness? How to Teach These Important Skills to Young Learners
Explore a teacher guide to phonemic awareness plus activities for the early years classroom!
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27 Funny Kid Easter Jokes for Teachers to Use at the End of Term
You've almost made it to the break, you deserve a laugh. Try these funny Easter jokes for kids to engage your students.
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17 Formative Assessment Examples Primary Students Love as Much as Teachers Do
Make formative assessment fun for your students and useful for you with these teacher-tested examples and ideas.
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The ACER LANTITE Test — Everything Pre-Service Teachers Need to Know About the Big Exam
Let's talk about the LANTITE tests! Whether you're a preservice teacher, a mentor teacher, or an administrator, we have everything you need to know in one handy guide.
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12 Sustainable Practices for Teachers to Make an Environmentally-Friendly Classroom
Use these sustainable practices to make your classroom greener and inspire your students to be kinder to our Earth!
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10 Benefits to Playing Games in the Classroom (for Students and Teachers)
Thinking of adding classroom gameplay? Here's what the research has to say about the benefits!
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The Best Anzac Day Poems to Share With Your Class This School Year
Explore teachers' favourite ANZAC Day poems to share with primary students plus get lesson plan ideas for each!
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20+ Maths Warm-Up Ideas for Your Classroom
Daily maths warm-ups are intended to be a quick warm-up of the brain. Check out some of our teachers' favourite ideas for primary students!
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What Are WALT and WILF? Teacher Tips on Using These Acronyms in the Classroom
Are you stuck with how to implement WALT and WILF in your classroom? Explore all the different visible learning acronyms plus examples!
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5 Teacher-Tested Ways to Create Calm on NAPLAN Test Days
Create calm on NAPLAN test days with these simple tips from teachers for year 3 and year 5.
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8 Children's Books For Teaching Persuasive Writing
Explore some of the best children's storybooks to help teachers during the teaching of persuasive writing.
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6 World Wildlife Day Activities for Kids to Teach Wildlife Conservation in Primary School
Cut time on your wildlife conservation lesson planning this World Wildlife Day with these activities for kids in the classroom.
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How to Teach Persuasive Devices to Primary School Learners: Expert Teaching Tips
Do you hear the question "What are persuasive devices?" echoed around your classroom? Your kids will get all the answers they need with this blog!
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40 Teacher-Tested Activities and Ideas to Set up Literacy Groups in Your Classroom
Are you wondering the best ways of teaching literacy to your class? Here's your 'how-to' guide for setting up and organsing literacy rotations.
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20+ Call and Response Ideas for the Classroom from Music, Movies and More
Use these call and response ideas for the classroom will help grab student attention and make for a more fun atmosphere for your students.
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7 Children's Books About Love to Read in the Classroom for Valentine's Day
Explore teachers' favourite picture books about love to read in the classroom for Valentine's Day or just because!
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20 Teacher Discounts You'll Want to Check Out This School Year
Explore the ultimate list of teacher discounts, including Apple, Frankie4, Teach Starter, and more ways to save.
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35 Starting School Tips for New Teachers — From Teachers Who Have Been There
Take the stress out of starting school with tips from teachers who have been in your shoes.
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Digital Teacher Planners vs. Paper — Why and How Teachers are Planning Digitally
Should you choose a digital teacher planner or a paper planner? Get teacher tips and access templates for digital and printable diaries too!
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The 70+ Best Classroom Theme Ideas of 2024 for Primary Teachers
Get excited about going back to the classroom with these fresh and unique classroom theme ideas!
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The Best Ways to Use Classroom Timers (Plus Digital Timers for Teachers)
These free classroom timers are perfect for teachers to use for classroom management, games and more!
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24 Simple Classroom Wall Display Ideas Teachers (And Students) Love
Classroom displays don't need to take forever to create. Take one of these simple display ideas to make your classroom even more engaging.
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18 Clever Classroom Storage Ideas for the Busy Teacher
Use these clever classroom storage ideas to help you organise your teaching space! Save space and feel organised with these handy hints!
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15 Teacher-Favourite Grandparents' Day Crafts and More Fun Ideas for the Classroom
These Grandparents Day crafts and cards will delight your students (and their grandparents), and make this special day a success!
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10 Ways to Calm Your Class After Lunch (Teaching Tips)
Finding ways to calm your class after lunch is a must in any classroom! Check out our top ten ideas featured in this blog.
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4 Benefits of Monitoring Student Progress in the Classroom
Find out the benefits of monitoring student progress, plus resources that will assist you in your own classroom.
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Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Hangman in the Classroom
What are teachers saying about hangman? Is it appropriate? What are some alternatives to hangman teachers can use in the classroom?
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Is Toxic Positivity Taking Over Our Schools?
What is toxic positivity? And why is it so prevalent in the teaching profession?
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Activities for Fast Finishers to Answer 'I'm Done. Now What?'
Keep fast finishers and early finishers occupied and academically challenged with these activities perfect for kids who say "I'm done! Now what?"
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The Student Portfolio: How to Use This Powerful Tool in Your Classroom
A guide to collating the student portfolio packed with helpful ideas and teaching resources.