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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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28 Tips (and 10 Books!) for Teaching Persuasive Writing
By teaching persuasive writing effectively, we prepare our students not only for future learning, but for life in a world where opinions are everywhere.
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Quick and Easy Mother's Day Craft Idea
An easy, yet effective Mother's Day Craft idea for you to do with your students in the lead up to Mother's Day.
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How a Mini Writing Office Can Help Kids During Writing
Are you looking for differentiated ways to support and develop your students' writing skills? Read how a mini writing office is the answer!
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Using Natural Resources in the Classroom - Learning with Nature
Do you want to incorporate nature into your lessons? Read some of our fresh ideas on using natural resources in the classroom.
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Powerful Ways to Use Music in the Classroom
The simple act of listening to music while in class can help improve students’ memory and learning capability! So what are you waiting for? Find out the most popular ways to use music in the classroom now...
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Virtual Excursions Plus Fun Activities Kids Will Love
A collection of some of the best virtual excursions and learning experiences kids will absolutely love!
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Ways to Use Our Label Creator Widget (a Teacher's Best Friend!)
Our Label Creator Widget really is a teacher's best friend! Take a look at these helpful ways to use this widget in your classroom and get labelling!
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10 Ways to Support Anxious Students in the Classroom
It's World Mental Health Day 2017. Today we chat with Linda Privitelli founder of Little Wuppy about helping kids who experience anxiety in the classroom.
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Mother's Day Craft and Gift Idea
Don't worry about Mother's Day craft....we have done the hard work for you! Check out how easy this craft idea is...
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Hold Onto Your Flamingos - It's Tropical Paradise Theme Pack Time!
One of the latest editions to our collection of printable classroom theme packs is this awesome Tropical Paradise classroom theme! Check it out here...
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Book Week Activities for Dress Up Day
Children are bursting with excitement, eager to see what their friends look like and of course, what do their teachers look like? It is a childhood memory that most Australian children will always remember.
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39 Engaging Task Cards for Real-World Learning
Create a rich learning experience in a real-world context with this unique stimulus poster set of 39 task cards!
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11 Easy Ways to Help Students Manage Perfectionism
Do you have perfectionist students in your classroom? Find out how you can provide support in the classroom with 11 easy and effective teaching ideas.
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Marble Jar Reward System for the Classroom
The counting and clinking of the marbles going into the jar were always the most exciting part of this whole class reward system!
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Teacher Life After Kids
Returning to work after having kids isn't the easiest of gigs. But when you're passionate about what you do, it's a lot easier. Here's a real-life "teacher mum" story.
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Classroom Art Projects Inspired by Children's Books
Creative ideas for classroom art projects inspired by children's books.
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23 Creative Narrative Teaching Resources for the Classroom
Teaching narrative writing? It's all here...everything you need!
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"Quiet Please!" A Parent's Guide to Peacefully Creating Calm
Find out how to beat the busyness of life with these simple ways of creating calm for yourself and your children.
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60 Free Visual Writing Prompts for Kids | Classroom Game Changer
Read about our free ULTIMATE collection of visual writing prompts and how you can use them in your classroom.
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10 Simple Ways to Encourage Students to Ask Questions in Class
Do you have students that don't ask questions in the classroom? Check out this list of ideas from an early years teacher in the know.
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10 Excellent Earth Day Classroom Activities and Resources
It's Earth Day on April 22! These fantastic sustainability activities will engage your students as they learn about all plastic pollution - what it is and how to stop it!
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10 Exciting QR Code Classroom Activity Ideas
Here are 10 awesome ways to use QR Codes in your classroom. These ideas and teaching resources cover Mathematics, Comprehension and more!
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10 Simple Steps to Improve Classroom Organisation
10 simple and effective ways to improve organisation in your classroom and to make your day a whole lot easier!
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Self-Regulating Emotions with a Chill Out Corner in the Classroom
Eventually, every child will encounter a time when they experience overwhelming emotions. Without self-regulation or a safe place to escape, these emotions can spiral into a chaotic episode.
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The Ultimate Parts of Speech Flip Book
Don't miss this parts of speech resource that will make teaching and learning grammar easy.
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21 Fabulous Classroom Organisation Ideas
Before you head on another classroom organisation shopping spree, check out resource categorisation, classroom colour-schemes, motivational quotes & more!
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Reading Corner Ideas for Early to Upper Years!
Creating a reading corner? Need inspiration? On a budget? We'll show you the 10 best spaces for lower and upper primary classrooms.
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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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Romero Britto Inspired Art Activities
Check out these gorgeous Romero Britto inspired art activities...
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21 Inspirational Quotes About Teachers to Pick You Up on Tough Days
These inspirational quotes for teachers are just what you need on a hard day! Share the positivity with your fellow educators.
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Nine Nifty ways to use a Pack of Cards in the Classroom
Read this blog for nine simply nifty ways to use a pack of cards in your classroom. Everything you need to know...