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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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Video Backgrounds for Teachers
These beautifully designed video backgrounds are the perfect addition to your teaching videos for home learning!
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12 Adorable Printable Mood Trackers for Kids (and Adults)
These adorable printable mood tracker templates are perfect for young and old!
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Positive Feedback for Students (with Examples)
Are you interested in helping your students embrace mistakes, and learn from them? Read our tips (with examples!) for how to give positive feedback.
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Strategies for Emotional Regulation | Helping Kids Reset
Do you have any students who need help calming down? These strategies for emotional regulation will help your students press the reset button.
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The Ultimate Guide to Wet Weather Lunches (for Teachers)
Make sure your head isn't left spinning at the end of wet lunchtimes with these super-effective hints and tips.
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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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Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events
How do you go about helping children cope when there has been a traumatic event, such as Australia's current bushfire emergency? Read our practical hints and tips here.
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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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Printable Resource to Help Students Verbalise Feelings
Printable resources to help students verbalise their emotions with feelings charts and flashcards using cute characters in different situations.
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Active Learning Resources! | Getting Fit and Physical in the Classroom
Exercise isn't just for sports class! Do some active learning and teach your students the benefits of physical activity in the classroom.
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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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New Kids On the Block - New Student Survival Flip Book!
Being the new kid in the classroom can be a daunting experience. Help your new student settle in with this amazing flip book!
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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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Teacher Planning | Tropical Paradise Downloadable Templates
Read our hints and tips for getting the most out of your teacher planner featuring our very new Tropical Paradise Teacher Planner.
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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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4 Tips for Effective Classroom Displays
Do you go crazy for classroom displays? Make sure you're maximizing these amazingly effective teaching tools with these 4 hot tips!
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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.