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Teachers can spend more time in their classroom than any other place in their daily lives. Which is why we know that managing your students’ learning spaces is important. Not only that, but keeping your classroom organized makes a big difference to student behavior and how smoothly your daily routines will run.
Here you'll find our teacher team's best classroom organization tips and tricks, along with classroom inspiration, display and decor ideas, and more. We'll help you figure out flexible seating and set up a rich visible learning environment.
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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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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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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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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 Use the Seesaw App in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Other Teachers
The Seesaw app is described as a student-driven digital portfolio. But, from the stories from our Instagram followers, it is much more than that, plus, it's free!
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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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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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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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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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What Is Mirror Writing? Everything Teachers Need to Know About Letter Reversal
Do your students reverse their letters? Learn why students struggle with mirror writing and how to help them.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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9 Secrets to a Calm Classroom Environment (From Expert Teachers)
Create a calm classroom environment for your students with these secrets from veteran teachers.
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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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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.