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In the Classroom Teaching Resources
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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20 Children's Books for Middle Years
Are you looking for some wonderful children's books to explore and share with your middle years students? We've teamed up with award-winning teacher librarian Megan Daley to create a helpful list of 20 must-read books.
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7 Ways to Create an Interactive Classroom Display
Have you ever put together an interactive classroom display? Read all about how to create these engaging and fun wall displays!
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Talking to Students About Difficult Topics | Part 1: Explaining Puberty
Talking to students about difficult topics doesn't have to be scary! In this blog we help you explain all things puberty - the how, the when, and the what!
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6 Smart Ways to Efficiently Track Student Progress Throughout the Year
Do you love the slow slog of collecting data for report cards? Neither do we! Take a look at this hack to save yourself time and make reporting time easier.
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Teachers: To Desk or Not to Desk?
Have you been thinking of ditching your teacher desk? Check out some benefits and tips from teachers in the know!
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5 Tips to Freshen Up a Stinky Classroom
No teacher should have to put up with a smelly, stinky classroom! Follow these tips to get your room smelling fresh as a daisy.
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What is Dysgraphia? Support and Strategies for Your Classroom
What is dysgraphia? How do you support it? Read this informative blog for ideas on how to support this learning condition in your classroom.
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How to Set Up A Successful Home Reading Program
Follow these simple steps to create a successful home reading program in your classroom today!
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What's the Deal with the 4-Day School Week?
Have you heard the buzz about the 4-day school week? Growing in popularity across the US, we break down the pros and cons of a shortened teaching week.
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11 Ways to Celebrate Student Success
Celebrating Student Success is the key to motivating students, building self-esteem and creating a positive classroom culture. Find out how with these 11 brilliant ways to make your students shine.
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#teacherdesk - Amazing Teacher Desk Organisation Goals!
What are your teacher desk organisation goals next term? Take a look at these #teacherdesk goals for ideas and inspiration!
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7 Tips for Welcoming a New Student Into an Established Classroom
Being a new student in an established classroom can be incredibly daunting! Help new students settle into your routine with our 7 tips!
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Group Work in the Classroom | How to Effectively Organise Group Rotations
Check out these super helpful resources and tips for managing group work in your classroom.
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12 Tips for Acing Your Teacher Observation
When's your next teacher observation? Love them or hate them, we've got the hints and tips to get you through with flying colours!
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Teacher Aides | How to Use Their Time Effectively
The ultimate guide to working effectively with a Teacher Aide and to making the most of their valuable support in the classroom.
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A Fail-Safe Guide to School Excursions
There's nothing like taking learning outside of the classroom! Read our tips on how to make your school excursions memorable for all the right reasons!
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15 Inventive Desk Nameplate Ideas
Try one of our 15 desk nameplate ideas in the new term! Your students won't pick and peel at their desks with these creative and quirky decorating ideas.
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The Freshest Downloadable Teacher Planners!
Our downloadable teacher planners; they're crisp and clean, and open to all the amazing possibilities of the year ahead. Download, print, bind, teach!
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Effective Lesson Creation | Using a Lesson Plan Template
The days of scrambling for lesson cohesion are behind you. Use our Editable Lesson Plan template to make planning for your class a breeze!
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6 Tips for Establishing a Positive Parent Teacher Relationship
Parent Teacher collaboration is key when it comes to developing a unified classroom. We've put together 6 steps for nurturing these important relationships!
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10 Ways to Arrange Students for Group Work
10 creative ways to arrange student for group activities.
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Maths Planning in the Classroom | An Easy to Follow Planning Strategy
Are you struggling to work out how to teach all the numeracy topics to your students? This blog outlines an easy and effective way to plan for numeracy in your classroom.
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32 Tips for Teaching Narrative Writing
Tips and tricks to use when teaching narrative writing in the classroom.
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9 Clock Hacks to Make Your Classroom Buzz!
We've collated nine ways to jazz up your classroom clock and make it the star of the show! Clocks are a staple in classrooms globally - make yours shine!
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10 Ways to Spark Imagination with a Cardboard Box
10 amazing ways to use cardboard boxes in your classroom.
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Pre and Post Tests | Are they Beneficial in the Classroom?
Read all about the benefits of Pre and Post tests in the classroom and find out where you can download them...
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Teaching Coding in Primary Schools - Unplugged
Do you want to know how to teach coding in primary school without a computer? This is a must read, don't be afraid....
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STEM Picture Books for the Classroom
5 cleverly written and beautifully illustrated STEM picture books for you to share with your students.
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6 Fun Indoor Ball Games and Activities
Fun and exciting ways to use a ball indoors to give your classroom some extra buzz.
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Relief Teaching Folder Templates | For Classroom Teachers
How to prepare a relief teaching folder for your classroom to assist relief teachers.
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Cyber Safety is for Everyone | Cyber Safety Information
Teaching your students about cyber safety is crucial! This blog outlines three key areas (with printable resources) to help you begin discussing the highlights, the dangers and safe ways of navigating online communities with your students.
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Tips for Teaching Yoga to Kids
If the idea of teaching yoga is new to you, here are our top tips for teaching yoga in the classroom.