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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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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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Sharing Responsibility in the Classroom | Classroom Jobs
Students love responsibility and thrive on being trusted to do jobs. Here are 6 steps to successfully assign classroom jobs.
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Let's Get Physical With Brain Break Active Games
Your students will absolutely love these active games as an all-around energy booster with cognitive benefits.
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Can't Touch This... Cactus Classroom Theme Pack
These funky little succulents make us smile! Get organised in style with this awesome new printable classroom theme pack.
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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.
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How to Prepare for a Teaching Interview | Printable Teaching Portfolio Templates
Check out this blog for hints and tips when applying for your first teaching position, including a printable resume template and teaching portfolio templates.
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Easy Classroom Morning Routine Ideas | Morning Basket Activities
This blog highlights tips, ideas and resources you can use to effectively set up a morning routine in your classroom.
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12 Tips for Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent teacher interviews can be nerve-wracking (for both teachers and parents!). Here are 12 actionable tips to help make your interviews run smoothly.
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10 Simple (but Amazing!) Ideas for Classroom Wall Displays
Classroom displays don't need to take forever to create. Take one of these simple display ideas and follow three simple steps to make a striking and helpful display.
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How To: Digital Learning in the Classroom
Incorporating digital learning in the classroom doesn't need to be hard. Here are 10 app and website recommendations from an experienced teacher.
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Real Science! An Interview with Jess from Street Science
There's nothing more inspiring than a conversation with someone who is infectiously excited. Meet Jess, an educator and scientist who is all that and more!
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8 Ways to Create Positive Classroom Vibes
Some of these take a little while to set up, while others take no time at all. Consider each idea and choose the ones that are best for you and your students.
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5 Ways to Create Calm on NAPLAN Test Days
Here are the NAPLAN tips that you need the most! These 5 simple ideas will help you create calm for your students on NAPLAN test days.
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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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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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5 Steps to Using Classroom Reward Systems in a Meaningful Way
Should you set up an extrinsic classroom reward system? Or, should you be ditching prizes and telling students that the greatest reward is their new knowledge/new skill/being a good person? This blog post will make the answer clear!
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The Tolsby Frame | The Best IKEA Hack for Teachers
The IKEA Tolsby frame is a bandwagon you want to jump on! Check out our top tips for using them in your classroom...
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Spread Kindness in Your Classroom | Random Acts of Kindness Activities
We present to you, the cutest, most adorable and delightful kindness activities that will work in your classroom during Random Acts of Kindness Week, or any other week of the school year.
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4 Simple Steps to Stress Free Relief Teaching
Following these simple steps will ensure that you are a relaxed and confident relief teacher no matter how late you receive a call for work!
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How to Use a Mailbox in the Classroom
This blog has everything you need to know about setting up a classroom mailbox in your classroom today!
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6 Cheap and Clever Classroom Organisation Hacks
Are you looking for ways to manage the copious amount of paperwork that will most likely start hitting your desk within hours of starting the school year? This blog is for you...
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Easy and Effective Classroom Door Display Ideas
Quick and easy classroom door displays that will make your students smile!
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5 Ways to Nail the Perfect End-of-Year Classroom Clean Out
These simple steps will help you figure out what to keep, and what to let go, so you end up with just the right amount of everything you need!
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Create Your Own Teacher Planner - Printable Templates
Check out how to create your very own teacher planner using our printable templates.
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Sensory and Movement Break Ideas | Getting Classrooms Moving!
Are you thinking "oh, my students are too old for this"? Well, think again! These quick movement breaks increase focus and help students of all ages to improve their learning outcomes!
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All You Need to Know About Class Pets!
Have you considered keeping a class pet? Here's all you need to know, hints, tips and stories to help you find the best class pet for you and your students!
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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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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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25 Awesome Classroom Anchor Charts
Take a look at these 25 amazing anchor charts and see how these teachers have broken down important information for their students.
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Create a Smack of Jellyfish with this Craft Template!
Did you know that the collective noun for a group of jellyfish is "smack"? Use this jellyfish craft template for a fun under the sea activity!
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An Easy No-Sew Teaching Apron
Check out this simple DIY teacher's apron using a tea towel and a hot glue gun!
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Customisable Classroom Decor Templates
Here's a list of our most popular, customisable classroom labels, banners and display templates. Created by our team of insanely creative, professional graphic designers, ready for you to customise, print and display!