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Unlock tried and tested classroom activities, teaching strategies from our expert teacher team, and classroom management tips to cater to your students' needs. Fill your teacher toolkit with fresh trends, the latest education research and more ways to unleash your teaching superpowers!
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Sound Boxes (Elkonin Boxes) vs Word Shape Boxes
How Elkonin Boxes (aka Sound Boxes) can transform your literacy instructions.
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10 Visual Brain Teasers Kids will Love!
Using visual brain teasers in the classroom encourages critical thinking in your students, plus, kids love them!
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Reggio Emilia Approach in the Classroom
The Reggio Emilia approach is starting to filter through primary schools, especially in the early years, and I can see why! But, how is it possible to incorporate elements of this learning philosophy into a classroom with a strict curriculum to adhere to?
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Step-by-Step Origami Videos for Kids (Animal Rings)
The cutest step-by-step origami videos for kids you'll find, featuring origami finger rings!
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How to Build Virtual Bingo for Kids (Using Google Slides)
Are you looking for some fun games to play during remote learning? Here's how to create virtual bingo for kids...
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What Is a Bar Model? How to Use This Maths Problem-Solving Method in Your Classroom
The Bar Model is a popular strategy for mathematical problem solving, so how do you use it in your classroom, and should you?
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21 Theme Day Ideas for Remote Learning
Some fun theme ideas for any teachers in the midst of remote teaching!
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Q and A: Embedding First Nations Perspectives in the Classroom
Embedding First Nations perspectives is a priority in education. Read on to find out how you can support your learners to deepen their knowledge of Australia by engaging in reconciliation, respect, and recognition of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures.
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Bop Tag: The Incredibly Inclusive Schoolyard Craze
Bop Tag, Mushroom Tag, Everyone's It, Stand Up Sit Down... many different names for this incredibly inclusive and fun outside game of tag.
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Why You Should be Using Brain Teasers in the Classroom
Find out why you should be using visual brain teasers in your classroom. Brain teaser ideas for kids included.
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Classroom Cleaning Hacks that are Safe and Effective
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers! These eight simple-yet-effective, safe classroom cleaning tips will help you keep your classroom fresh.
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How to Transform Sight Words into Heart Words
The debate over using sight words has been strong in the teaching profession for a while now. But, have you heard of heart words?
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Easy Peasy Astronaut Craft for Kids
The cutest and easiest astronaut craft for kids going around! Everyone has access to paper plates, right?
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14 Educational Ways to Use Pop Its in the Classroom
Use your students' obsession with Pop Its to your advantage in the classroom with these educational activities using Pop Its.
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You're Mentoring a Student Teacher... Now What?
Are you looking for some advice on how to best mentor a student teacher?
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Meet Auggie: The School Therapy Dog Impacting Kids and Staff
Auggie is a school therapy dog that is bringing a smile to kids, staff and the school community daily.
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All the Ways to Be Smart Activities for Kids
This beautifully illustrated and meaningful children's book is perfect all year round. Check out some of these wonderful All the Ways to be Smart activities for kids.
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What Are Sound Buttons? | A Teacher's Guide
Do you use sound buttons in your classroom? Read all about them and download our decodable flashcards today.
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15 Jolly Christmas Writing Prompts for Kids
Too soon? It's never too early to get some creative writing happening in the classroom. Check out our super cute Christmas writing prompts for kids...
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How to Inspire Reluctant Children to Write (7 Fresh Ideas)
7 fantastic ideas for how to encourage and inspire reluctant children to write in the classroom.
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Apostrophe Activities and Resources Your Students Will Love!
Are you looking for some fun and engaging apostrophe activities? This blog is filled to the brim with fantastic ideas and resources.
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Engaging Biography Lesson Activities (+ Interview Skills for Kids!)
Did you know biographical texts can be AMAZING? That's with the right biography lesson activities, that is! Take a look at our NEW unit plan!
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11 Hints and Tips to Help Correct Letter Confusion (Letter Reversal)
Here are some great ideas to help your students with letter confusion and letter reversals.
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Improving Student Vocabulary | Engaging Teaching Resources
Improve student vocabulary with these hands-on teaching resources. Plus, tips and tricks to help your students acquire new vocabulary!
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Fabulous Fairy Tale Activities for Kids (Podcast and Video Included)
Fairy Tales - they enrapture kids, boost their imagination and transport them to another world! Here's your ultimate collection of Fairy Tale activities for kids.
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Making Literacy Lessons Fun with Comic Strips
We've got all the tips you need for making literacy lessons fun with comic strips! Teaching reading and writing with comic strips has never been more fun.
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6 Famous Artists for Kids to Study + Classroom Art Activities for Primary School
Explore easy art activities for kids inspired by famous artists around the world, plus artists students can study for biography projects in primary school.
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14 Sensational Sentence Structure Resources and Activities
Read this blog for some of our top sentence structure resources and activities for the classroom.
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15 Marvellous Muffin Tray Activities for the Classroom
We've baked up some delightful muffin tray activities for the classroom... you won't be able to top these!
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12+ Fresh and Fun Spring Activities for Kids
Get into the 'spring' of things with your class with these 12+ fresh and fun Spring activities for kids!
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Social-Emotional Learning for Kids (Social Stories Included)
Helping develop social-emotional learning in kids is important in the classroom environment. This blog highlights printable resources and ideas to help with this learning journey.
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Be the Coolest Teacher Around (Bitmoji in the Classroom)
There are so many fun ways you can use your Bitmoji in the classroom. Check out this collection of cute and fun ideas your students will love!