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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 Fun Sloth Facts for Kids to Use in Your Classroom Science Lessons
Use these fun facts about sloths to supplement your science lessons! Each kid-friendly fact is appropriate for primary pupils.
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29 Funny Teacher Jokes That Will Crack You (And Your Pupils) Up!
Looking for teacher jokes to use in the classroom? Check out these funny jokes to engage your pupils!
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How to Use the Seesaw App in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Other Teachers
Find out all about the Seesaw app and how you can use it in your classroom with activity ideas, hints from teachers and so much more!
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Effective Classroom Layout & Setup Tips From Other Teachers — How to Nail It!
Explore teacher tips for a classroom layout that helps pupils thrive!
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8 Classroom Seating Arrangements to Help You Plan Your Layout
Explore teachers' favourite classroom seating arrangement ideas to help you plan your classroom layout!
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11 Parents' Evening Tips for Teachers to Make the Night a Success
Plan for your next parents' evening with tips from veteran teachers that will help you develop your script!
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How to Make Classroom Rules Pupils Will Actually Follow (Tips From Veteran Teachers)
Learn to create classroom rules your primary pupils will follow this school year with tips from veteran teachers, plus suggestions of good rules.
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Supporting Ambidextrous Kids in the Classroom: What Teachers Need to Know
How do you support ambidextrous pupils? Get expert tips designed to help teachers and their class!
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14 IKEA Hacks for the Classroom
Ikea inspiration for your classroom! Check out these affordable, flexible and fun ideas from the international retailer!
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35 Back to School Tips From Teachers in the Know
Here are 35 amazing back to school tips given by teachers for teachers, in no particular order!
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Breathing Exercises for Kids (Free Videos)
Taking 5-minutes to focus on some deep breathing exercises for kids could just be the difference between a good day and a not-so-good day.
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Back to School Gifts for Students (Personalised Student Bookmarks)
These personalised student bookmarks are the cutest back to school gifts for students!
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Fun Classroom Birthday Display Ideas
These five birthday wall ideas are fun and unique! A simple way to make your students feel welcome at the start of the year.
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5 Ways to Create LGBTQ-Safe Classrooms and Culture
Making our classrooms safe places for LGBTQ students is a priority. Here are 5 tips to show you're an ally and a friend, and to help your students do the same!
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Why 'Word Guessing' is Not a Reading Strategy
Read all about why we should be discouraging our students to use word guessing as a strategy.
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Environmentally Friendly Ways to Clean Your Classroom
We've popped together some of the best tips and recipes for cleaning your classroom in an environmentally responsible way. Use two staple ingredients as a base for these recipes!
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10 Teacher Hacks to Get Students to Follow Directions... the First Time!
Are you finding your students are struggling to listen and follow directions? This blog has some super simple ways to help!
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How to Create a Writing Workshop in your Classroom
The Writing Workshop is a popular method of teaching writing, backed by decades of research on how children learn to write. Find out how to use it in your classroom for writing success!
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Favourite Teaching Moments Shared by Teachers
What's your most memorable teaching moment? It may be hard to choose just one, because teachers hold memories close to their hearts for years after their students leave their classes.
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Using a Peace Table for Classroom Dispute Resolution
Montessori-style peace tables are being adopted by mainstream classroom teachers to effectively teach young children conflict resolution skills!
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Is Teaching Consonant Blends to Kids Worthwhile?
Is the teaching of consonant blends redundent?
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Teachers Share Their Best Bunnings Buys
We asked teachers for their favourite Bunnings items for the classroom and they came through with the goods!
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The LANTITE Test - Everything You Need to Know
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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Mindful Communication Activities for Kids
Mindful communication is a skill that is challenging for many to grasp. Here are some great tips for teaching kids to be considerate and empathetic in their dealings with their peers.
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Separation Anxiety Tips for Classroom Teachers
Separation anxiety is super common in the early years. Find out some helpful tips for supporting your students here!
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Why Teachers Are Adopting Sound Walls Over Word Walls
Sound walls in the classroom are gaining a lot of attention amongst teachers - read all about them and why some teachers are choosing sound walls over word walls.
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10 Ways to Use Pom Poms in the Classroom
Pom poms - do you have them hanging about? We've racked our brains and come up with 10 fun ways to use pom poms in the classroom so that you don't have to!
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Fostering Positive Learning Dispositions In the Classroom
How do we encourage positive learning dispositions in our students? Your students will become engaged and motivated learners with these simple ideas.
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What Are Persuasive Devices? (Examples and Activities)
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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What is SATPIN? (Hints and Tips from a Teacher)
Everything you need to know about SATPIN and how to best introduce initial sounds to children.
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Online Digital Timers for the Classroom
Check out our range of online digital timers for the classroom.
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What Makes a Good Leader? | Leadership Skills for Primary Students
How can we teach our older students what makes a good leader? Leadership qualities can easily be taught in your classroom with these fun resources.