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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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8 Fun Christmas Drawing Activities for Kids + How to Videos for the Classroom
Explore Christmas drawing videos and activities to use in the classroom this holiday season!
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4 Spooky Halloween Science Experiments for the Primary Classroom
Explore teachers' favourite fun Halloween science experiments for kids. They include serious levels of ooze, bubble, goop and wow factor!
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10 Brain Teaser Puzzles for Kids to Use in the Primary Classroom
Using visual brain teasers in the classroom encourages critical thinking in your students, plus, kids love them!
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16 Classroom Management Strategies That Actually Work in Primary Classrooms
Try effective classroom management strategies other teachers use to keep your classrooms running well.
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17 Fun 'Get To Know You' Questions & Games for Kids to Play on the First Day of School
Check out these 12 fun icebreakers for kids! These games help kids learn about their classmates, as well as making great first week activities too!
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8 Angles Games & Activities to Make Maths Class More Fun
Explore angles activities and games for kids to make teaching geometry more engaging.
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Halloween Crafts and Activities for Spooky Learning
Are you looking for Halloween crafts and ctivities that are fun and educational? Check out these ideas to make your classroom spooky and smart!
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Digital Teacher Planners | Why and How Teachers are Planning Digitally
Are you wondering what all the fuss is about with digital teacher planners?
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10 Ways Teachers Can Support Shy Students
Don't let shy students fall under the radar in your classroom. Here are some strategies you can use to support and encourage them.
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4 Paper Christmas Tree Topper Templates
These printable tree topper templates are the perfect Christmas craft for any classroom.
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12 Days of Christmas Craft - Fun and Festive Activities for Your Class!
It's Christmas craft time! The glitter is coming. We have easy activities to make your students' final weeks of school festive and fun!
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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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Climate Change Education - Where to Start
With the world's eyes and ears turned to Glasgow for the COP26, teachers are wondering how on earth they can start teaching children about climate change. We asked the experts how to get a grasp, before it's too late.
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18 Phonemic Awareness Activities for the Classroom
Don't forget phonemic awareness activities in the early years classroom!
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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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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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Play-Based Learning Borrowed from Bluey
We love Bluey! Take a look at our favourite moments of play-based goodness from the popular children's cartoon series for dramatic play inspo!
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Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Hangman in the Classroom
What are teachers saying about hangman? Is it appropriate? What are some alternatives to hangman teachers can use in the classroom?
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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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Why Teachers are Flocking to Aldi
There are many Aldi-obsessed teachers around - and we're not surprised! Check out some of these awesome purchases from teachers in the know...
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Interactive MAB Blocks for Your Smartboard (And How to Use Them)
Interactive MAB blocks are game-changers when it comes to the teaching and learning of place value.
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11 Children's Books About Inclusion for Kids (Teacher-Picked)
Beautiful children's books about inclusion to plant the seed with your students.
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Year of the Ox Craft Activities for Kids (New Year 2021)
The easiest and cutest Year of the Ox craft activities for kids!
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How Long Will It Take To Melt? | Changing States Unit Plan
Want a Changing States unit plan that teaches states of matter to young kids in fun, easy-to-understand ways? Look no further!
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Feeling a Little Flat? Check Out These Desktop Backgrounds for Teachers
The coolest desktop backgrounds for teachers going around (plus phone backgrounds).
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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 word flashcards today.
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Tricks in 60 Ticks | Fun Classroom Party Games
It's time to finalise those report cards and have some fun with your students using our classroom party games ideas.
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Totally Fridge-Worthy Elf Crafts for Kids
These absolutely adorable elf crafts for kids are the perfect addition to your final weeks of school.
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How to Make an Origami BonBon for Kids
Your students will love to learn how to make an origami bonbon this festive season!