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International Day of Friendship Activities for Kids (2020)
These gorgeous resources can be used with your class in celebration of International Day of Friendship.
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Creating an Inclusive Classroom | Diversity Heart Art Activity
Are you on the look out for a fun art activity to teach your kids about diversity? Help create an inclusive classroom with the Diversity Heart art activity.
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The Most Adorable Gratitude Cards for Kids
The most adorable gratitude cards for kids! Download the templates for some warm and fuzzies.
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Maths Warm-Up PowerPoints for the Classroom
Check out our new Maths Warm Up PowerPoints - the perfect addition to your classroom.
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World Environment Day 2020 Classroom Resources and Activities
How are you going to celebrate World Environment Day with your class? Take a look at these interesting classroom activities and resources on Biodiversity.
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11 Ways to Play (The Importance of Play in Childhood Development)
Have your children been engaging in more play than usual lately? It may be comforting to know the importance of play in childhood development - and how it can look!
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Sight Word Game | Minimal Set up and Kids LOVE it!
A sight word game that has minimal set up and your kids will be begging you to play!
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10 Children's Books For Teaching Persuasive Writing
This blog features some of the best children's storybooks to help teachers during the teaching of persuasive writing.
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Sunflower Paper Craft for Kids | Easy and Fun
The ultimate paper craft activity to welcome your students back to school! It's bright, cheerful, fun and easy for kids.
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How to Make An Origami Mini Star | Back to School Activity
Wishes hold hope for kids - this back to school activity encourages children to make a wish.
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How to Help Kids Focus in the Classroom
These simple, yet effective activities are perfect to help kids focus.
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Teaching How to Write a Story (the Cutest Resource Ever!)
When you're teaching how to write a story, do you have reluctant writers? Overcome their writer's block with the cutest writing resource ever!
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Fun Printable Worksheets for Kids (New and Exciting Resources)
Are you looking for some fun printable worksheets for your students? Perhaps some fast finisher activities? Or, perhaps some new resources for stations during group work?
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Word Family Paper Cups | Hands-On Phonics
Find out how fun and easy it is to make word family paper cups. Use these clever cups as a hands-on learning tool to accelerate learning in early years phonics. Plus, find other essential word family teaching resources.
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8 Brilliant Ways to Cook and Learn with Kids!
Cooking with kids is a brilliant way to learn from home and at school. Don't miss these 8 learning suggestions with curriculum focus and delicious benefits. Plus, teaching resources that rise to the occasion.
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Paper-Towel Roses | Flower Craft for Kids
Are you looking for an art or craft activity that kids can do no matter where they are? Take a look at this beautiful flower craft for kids!
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Science Activities for Kids | Sure to Impress
Amazing science activities for kids that use minimal materials and work every time!
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10 Card Templates to Show You Care | Be Kind in a Crisis
10 greeting cards and letter templates for kids to send to the elderly community, essential workers or to anyone who is feeling isolated and lonely during COVID-19. It's cool to be kind.
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Keep Encouraging Students Through School Closures
Read this blog for creative ways to provide positive reinforcement to your students during school closures.
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How to Stay Connected with Students During School Closures
Creative new ways to maintain relationships and stay connected with your students during school closures.
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Origami Transforming Ninja Star (Using Sticky Notes)
Have you packed all your craft gear away? That's ok - all you need is eight sticky notes per student for this cool origami transforming star...
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9 Fun Outdoor Learning Activities for Kids
Find out how easy and fun it is to take learning outside with 9 inspiring outdoor activities for kids.
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20 Amazing Sidewalk Chalk Ideas for Learning (and Fun)
Are you stuck at home? Do you need to get out in the fresh air? These awesome sidewalk chalk ideas for learning are your new best friend!
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Capital Letter Activities for Kids (NEW Resource!)
Are you looking for quick, easy and fun capital letter activities? Make teaching punctuation simple and check out this amazingly cute resource.
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Role Play Area in the Classroom (Fruit and Vegetable Shop)
The cutest, most adorable fruit and vegetable role play printable collection you ever did see...
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6 Place Value Games for the Classroom
A must-read article packed full of place value games for the classroom!
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CVC Words | New and Improved Printable Resources
Are you teaching CVC words to your little learners yet? Here are some fantastic new printable CVC words resources.
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14 Terrific Activities and Resources for Teaching Time
From telling the time to creating a timeline, check out these 13 fun and engaging time activities and resources!
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Survival Tips for Computer Time (for Classroom Teachers)
Computer time with younger students can be a nightmare. It doesn't need to be, here are some super helpful hints and tips.
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The Ultimate Numbers 1-10 Classroom Display
The ultimate numbers 1-10 classroom display, connecting number names, numerals and quantities up to 10!! The total package for early years teachers.
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20 Printable Sight Word Books for Little Learners
Essential printable sight word teaching resources for the classroom! Find out how Sight Word Little Books can change the way you teach and learn sight words forever!
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2020 Classroom Earth Hour Activities
Earth Hour isn't during school time, but it's a great opportunity for learning about sustainability. These activities and printable resources will help!