Teaching ideas & inspiration
Teaching Ideas Teaching Resources
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!
-
19 Teacher-Tested 100th Day of School Ideas to Celebrate the Big Day in Your Classroom
Celebrate the 100th Day of School in 2023 with easy ideas for your classroom!
-
13 New Year's Ideas for Teachers to Celebrate With Your Class
Take a look at New Year's activities for kids that teachers can use to bring in the New Year with your students.
-
25 Black History Month Facts for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Planning
Add these Black History Month facts for kids to your classroom discussions to broaden understanding of Black history and culture.
-
27 Facts About Martin Luther King Jr. For Kids That Every Teacher Can Use
Explore these teacher-curated Martin Luther King Jr. facts for kids to add to your classroom discussions on MLK Day and throughout the year to bring the civil rights movement into the educational setting.
-
16+ Christmas Writing Prompts & Activities for Kids to Add a Jolly Twist to Your Writing Centers
Dive into the holiday spirit with our Christmas writing prompts and activities for elementary students. Kids will have plenty of opportunities to put on their thinking caps and write creatively while simultaneously designing Christmas cards, writing a kind note to a community member and much more.
-
6 Fun Spelling Activities & Game Ideas to Add to Your Lesson Plans
Explore our favorite spelling activities that can be used for a variety of grade levels, with ideas for fun games from our teacher team!
-
20 Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas & Activities That Add Some Holiday Magic
Explore classroom Elf on the Shelf ideas and activities that are easy to reproduce. We've included teachers' favorite ELA and STEAM activities too!
-
Mnemonic Devices for the Planets + Great Lakes, and More Memory Aids Every Teacher Should Know
Explore mnemonic device examples for remembering the order of the planets, the Great Lakes and more fun memory aids for students!
-
How to Make Slime for Kids (Easiest Recipe Ever, Tested By Teachers!)
Are you looking for an easy slime recipe for kids to use in your classroom? This teacher-tested guide is all you need!
-
6 Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Hangman to Play in Your Classroom
Many teachers and families say Hangman is offensive and inappropriate for kids. Check out some alternatives to hangman teachers can use in the classroom.
-
How to Create a Student-Led Classroom Social Contract in Elementary School
Learn how to create a classroom social contract that's truly got student buy-in and will enhance your classroom management.
-
8 Angles Activities for Kids to Make Geometry Lessons More Engaging
Explore angles games and activities for fourth grade and beyond with this teacher-created list.
-
11 Alliteration Poems for Kids Perfect for Teaching Poetry
Explore these alliteration poem examples for kids in your poetry lessons to help students identify repeated consonants and write their own alliteration in poems.
-
17 Classroom Management Strategies & Examples That Really Work
Explore easy classroom management strategies and ideas from other teachers to keep the classroom running smoothly and meet the 3 C's.
-
What Are Desk Pets? Printables + Fun Teacher-Tips to Use Them in Your Classroom
What are desk pets, where do you find them, and how do you use them? We've got all the desk pets ideas + printables.
-
How to Use Would You Rather Questions for Kids to Spark Classroom Discussions
Would You Rather questions are a fun game for kids. Find out how teachers use them in the classroom to engage students' critical thinking skills.
-
10 Fun Sight Word Games for Elementary Teachers
Make learning sight words fun with games and printables teachers created to make the most of the "fun" in fundamentals!
-
Quick + Simple Mindfulness Activities for Kids in the Classroom
Check out these mindfulness activities for kids that can work in a classroom setting. They take just 5 to 10 minutes a day for social and emotional learning!
-
How to Make an Origami Transforming Ninja Star With Sticky Notes
Learn how to make a cool origami transforming star with your students this school year.
-
How to Make International Women's Day Count in the Classroom This Year
Explain International Women's Day to the kids in your classroom, and give this holiday real meaning to your students.
-
How to Do a Wrinkled Heart Classroom Activity to Fight Bullying
What is the wrinkled heart activity? Find out how to use this anti-bullying tool in the classroom.
-
10 Benefits of Classroom Games for Kids (And Teachers Too)
Learning games have changed the classroom, but what is really going on? Here's what the research says about playing games in the classroom!
-
6 Famous Artists for Kids to Study + Classroom Art Activities for Elementary School
Explore easy art activities for kids inspired by famous artists around the world, plus artists students can study for biography projects in elementary school.
-
What Is a Bar Model? How to Use This Math Problem-Solving Method in Your Classroom
The Bar Model is a popular strategy for mathematical problem solving, so how do you use it in your classroom, and should you?
-
How to Get Permanent Marker Off a Whiteboard + More Must-Try Teacher-Cleaning Hacks
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers — from tips for getting permanent marker off the whiteboard to getting rid of that funky smell!
-
Teaching Higher-Order Thinking Skills: Here's Why It Matters Matters So Much
See why higher-order thinking matters and how teachers can teach critical and creative thinking in their classrooms.
-
10 Scaffolding Teaching Strategies You Need to Try in the Classroom
What is scaffolding in education and why is scaffolding teaching so important for students? Try these strategies to make it work for your learners!
-
10 Earth Hour 2023 Ideas for Teachers to Bring Sustainability Into the Classroom
How do you celebrate Earth Hour in the classroom? Explore ideas for teachers plus free downloads to help make your classroom more sustainable and green.
-
20+ Quick Math Warm-Up Ideas for Elementary Math Teachers
Daily math warm-ups are intended to be a quick warm-up of the brain. Here are some easy ideas for elementary math teachers.
-
32 Call and Response Ideas for the Classroom From Music, Movies and More
Get new call and response ideas for the classroom to grab student attention and make a more fun atmosphere for your students.
-
How to Make Paper Bag Puppets: Fun with Christmas Puppets
Instructions to make a puppet out of a paper bag plus Christmas puppet templates, teacher ideas, and more ways to use the puppets in the classroom!
-
30 Fun Science Fair Project Ideas for Teachers to Share With Their Students
Need science fair project ideas for 3rd graders or 5th graders? This list of educational ideas is perfect for teachers to help students prepare for the elementary science fair.