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Featured Teaching Resources
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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50 Fun Facts About Trees to Share With Your Elementary Students + Lesson Ideas
Explore fun facts about trees that kids love to inspire your students in math, science and more. You'll also find ideas for lesson plans for ELA, math and science!
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15 International Day of Peace Activities and Books for Your Classroom
Try these peaceful activities to do with your students on the International Day of Peace or anytime throughout the year.
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Fire Safety for Kids: 17 Ideas to Add to Your Lesson Plans This October
Need ideas to teach fire safety for kids? Get ready for Fire Safety Month in the classroom with fun ideas from teachers!
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7 Johnny Appleseed Day Activities Elementary Teachers Love
Explore educational apple activities perfect for Johnny Appleseed Day and the back to school season. Browse our ideas to make September a fun start to the new school year!
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15 Fun Facts About the Constitution to Get Students Hooked on History
Need facts about the Constitution to use in your social studies classroom? Get kids hooked on history with these fun facts!
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15 Teacher-Favorite Grandparents' Day Crafts and More Fun Ideas for the Classroom
Use these fun ideas for Grandparents' Day and National Grandparents' Day crafts in your classroom this holiday!
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18 First Day of School Books Teachers Swear By + Complementary Activities
We asked teachers for the best books to read on the first day of school. Here are their favorite children's books for back-to-school time!
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How to Set Up Learning Centers: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers
Utilizing learning centers in your classroom will help your students solidify their understanding of ideas through exploration and independent learning. Use these tips on setting up solid learning centers you can use throughout your teaching career!
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19 First Day of School Ideas + Printables for Teachers!
Explore these fun first day of school activities and printables teachers can use for an easy transition back to the classroom.
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28 Genius Classroom Decorating Ideas for 2024
These classroom decorating ideas and hacks cover everything from setting up bulletin boards to finding unique classroom themes so teachers can get things moving for the new school year.
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How to Build a Classroom Library That Improves Student Literacy — Teacher-Tested Tips
Building a classroom library? Find out where to find cheap books, how to organize your library, and more teacher tips!
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70+ Fun and Fresh Classroom Theme Ideas for 2024
The best classroom theme ideas for 2024 are here, and they're timeless! Find something to fit every teacher and every grade — from camping to sloths to pretty patterns!
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How to Make Classroom Rules Kids Actually Follow (Tips From Veteran Teachers)
Find out how to make classroom rules your students will follow with actionable tips from expert teachers and examples of good rules for elementary and middle school.
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How to Teach 1st Grade — The Ultimate Guide to What to Do, What to Buy and What to Teach
Looking for tips on teaching first grade? Our comprehensive 1st grade teacher guide will answer all your questions from what to buy to how to prepare for the first day of school and what to do throughout the school year.
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32 Clever Classroom Storage Ideas for the Busy Teacher
This list of classroom storage ideas and hacks for teachers could be just what you need to help you feel more organized. The Teach Starter teacher team is here to help you save you the time it takes to set up your classroom before students arrive for the first day of school with some simple, cheap and clever storage ideas for the classroom.