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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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22 Best Halloween Costume Ideas for Teachers for 2024
The best Halloween costume ideas for teachers are here! Explore these fun ideas for elementary and middle school — every costume is school-appropriate!
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14 Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Ideas Guaranteed to Win Your School Contest
Check out Red Ribbon Week door decorating ideas created by teachers to give you the edge on your school's door decorating contest!
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16 Halloween Party Ideas for Teachers to Throw the Ultimate Spooky Classroom Celebration
Explore Halloween party ideas just for teachers, including classroom decor ideas, Halloween party games plus ideas for small items you can hand out to students for the holiday.
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10 Red Ribbon Week Ideas to Bring Drug-Free Discussions to Life in Your Classroom
Use these Red Ribbon Week ideas to decorate your classroom and get students talking about what it means to be drug-free.
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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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Children's Books by Asian American Authors to Add to Your Classroom Library ASAP!
Diverse books in the classroom are important! These children's books by Asian American authors help kids see themselves in their classroom library.
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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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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!