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13 Christmas Games for Kids + Holiday Fun for an Inclusive Classroom Celebration
Check out our Christmas games for kids that are teacher-approved! Plus, there are winter games for a fun and inclusive holiday party in the classroom.
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30 Holiday + Christmas Classroom Door Decorations That Jingle All the Way
Get inspired with 30 creative Christmas door decorations that you and your students will love!
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9 Drawing Christmas Activities for Kids + How to Draw Videos for the Classroom
Explore directed drawing Christmas activities for kids, including videos on how to draw Santa, a snowman, an elf, and a reindeer perfect for a classroom holiday party!
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Teachers' Favorite Fall Poems for Kids to Add to Your Classroom Poetry List
Bring autumn into the classroom with fall poems for kids from classic authors plus teacher-created activities to teach personification, onomatopoeia, and more elements of poetry.
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4 Wildly Fun Halloween Science Experiments to Hook Students on Learning
Explore teachers' favorite fun Halloween science experiments for kids. They include serious levels of ooze, bubble, goop and wow factor!
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12 Easy Halloween Drawings for Kids to Try in Your Classroom This Holiday
Explore easy Halloween drawings for kids that are perfect for the classroom. Take a peek at this teacher-created list for plenty of fresh ideas!
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17 Out-Of-This World Space Activities for Kids + Teachers
Trying to take your space lessons to infinity and beyond? These space activities for kids incorporate math, ELA, and more!
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8 Classroom Seating Arrangements Teachers Love
Are you struggling to set-up your classroom? Check out these tried and tested classroom desk arrangement ideas to get you inspired!
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October History + Awareness Months Every Elementary Teacher Should Be Aware Of
Explore the awareness months and history months teachers should know about in October, plus lesson planning ideas for the elementary classroom.
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16 Fun "Getting To Know You" Icebreakers for Kids Perfect for School
Check out these fun icebreakers for kids for back to school season! These games help kids learn about their classmates, as well as making great first week activities too!
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9 Anti-Bullying Activities for the Classroom to Stand Up to Unkindness
Explore anti-bullying activities and ideas for the classroom to help curb bully behavior at school. These teacher-tested tips include actionable ideas for National Bullying Prevention Month and all year-round!
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25 Fun Indoor Recess Games & Activities That Can Save Teachers' Day (And Their Sanity)
Need indoor recess games and activities that will let the kids get a real break? Try these fun games for kids from kindergarten through middle school, including activities that will get them up and moving around.
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40+ Education Acronyms Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know
Acronyms used in schools got you confused? This list of education acronyms makes sense of all those letters for teachers!
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10 Olympics-Inspired Activities for Kids to Celebrate the Games at School
What do the Olympic Games look like in the classroom? Try these Olympic activities for kids to expand student's learning!
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25 Fun Facts About the Sun for Kids to Share in Your Science Classes
Share these fun facts about the sun with kids in your classroom when teaching about space. Plus, explore teacher tips to help you use sun facts in your lesson plans.
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Fun Last Day of School Activity: How to Make a DIY Photo Cube
Need a fun last day of school activity? Make DIY photo cubes with your class with these easy instructions!
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30 Buzzing Facts About Bees to Excite Kids About Nature
Everyone benefits from the busyness of bees which is why these bee facts will help inspire your students to appreciate and protect them!
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30 Fluttering Butterfly Facts for Kids to Get Students Excited in Science Class
These ready-to-use butterfly facts are perfect for getting a jump start on your next biology lesson or National Butterfly Day celebrations! Butterflies are great subjects for a variety of classroom lessons including pollination, healthy ecosystems and metamorphosis.
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Engineering Books to Add to Your Classroom Library That Teachers And Parents Love (And Kids Too!)
These engineering books for kids are perfect for the classroom or at-home reading. Books for elementary and middle schoolers are included!
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Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Classroom: How to Be a More Culturally Responsive Teacher
What does it mean to be a culturally responsive teacher? Explore simple fixes you can make in your classroom to be more inclusive overall.
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Women Empowerment Children's Books Perfect for Women's History Month
Add women's empowerment books to your classroom library to read during Women's History Month and beyond!
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Gratitude Activities for Kids Perfect for Teaching Thankfulness
These printable gratitude activities for kids and teachers are great to use when discussing Thanksgiving in the classroom!
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13 Teacher-Tested Field Day Games + Activities for Elementary School
These field day games and ideas for activities are perfect for the end of the school year to give students a fun day to remember before summer break!
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24+ Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas Teachers Will Gobble Right Up
It's that time of year to brainstorm some Thanksgiving bulletin board ideas! Teachers will love these easy design ideas incorporating turkeys and gratitude.
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How to Prevent Summer Slide in Students: Resources for Teachers
Teachers can prevent summer brain drain and the summer slide. Here are some activities to send home at the end of the school year.
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5 Expert Tips for Teachers Changing Grades Over the Summer
Teachers switch grades more than you think. If it's your first time teaching a new grade level, here's what you need to know!
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14 Thanksgiving Classroom Activities That Make for Holiday Fun That's Educational Too
Are you looking for meaningful activities this Thanksgiving? We've got the engaging and fun Thanksgiving activities that your class will love!
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How to Send Veterans Day Cards From Your Students to Vets + Active-Duty Personnel
Make Veterans Day with your students and find out how to send them to active-duty military and veterans, plus printable cards for teachers!
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30+ Summer Jobs For Teachers (And Where to Find Them)
If you're a teacher looking for summer job opportunities, you've come to the right place! We've compiled a list of possible jobs and where to start searching.
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12 Thanksgiving Books for Kids to Read Aloud in the Classroom This Holiday
Add these fun Thanksgiving books for kids to your classroom library to celebrate the holiday season while teaching about compassion, gratitude and the spirit of giving!
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6 Teacher-Favorite Veterans Day Books for Kids to Read in Your Classroom
Explore Veterans Day books for kids recommended by teachers from kindergarten through 6th grade, plus activities you can add to your classroom planning!
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32 Scary Fun Halloween Crafts, Activities and Games for Elementary Classrooms
Are you looking for Halloween Activities that are fun and educational? Check out these ideas to make your classroom spooky and smart!