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7 Google Forms Every Teacher Can Use + Teacher Tips on Creating Them
Find out how to use Google Forms in your classroom for quizzes, data collection and more, plus more tips from teachers!
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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.
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What Is a Paraprofessional? Everything You Need to Know to Get the Job
Learn all about the paraprofessional job description, how to pass the ParaPro Assessment and what to keep in mind during your interview.
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How to Build A Parent Teacher Relationship That Will Help Students Succeed
Build a positive parent-teacher relationship with these teacher-tested tips for getting parents more involved in their kids' education.
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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.
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The Best and Worst Plants for the Classroom (And How to Care for Them)
Do you want to know the best plants to keep in the classroom (and those to avoid)? Check out this list of allergy-free, easy-care indoor plants for teachers!
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11 Tried and Tested Fine Motor Activities for Preschool + Kindergarten
These fine motor skill activities for preschoolers and kindergartners are simple and fun but effective too!
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What Is a Mentor Text? Everything Teachers Need to Know + Handy Book Lists
Find out what a mentor text is, how to use them with your students and titles you can add to your classroom library in this comprehensive teacher guide!
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How to Use the Seesaw App in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Other Teachers
See teachers' favorite tips and tricks for using Seesaw in the classroom and for communicating with parents.
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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!
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20 Fun Sloth Facts for Kids to Use in Your Classroom Science Lessons
Browse fun sloth facts for kids perfect for teaching about the Amazon rainforest, animal life cycle and habitats and more!
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13 Easy End-of-Year Student Gifts That Teachers Love + Kids Do Too
Looking for great end-of-year student gifts? Here are some teacher-approved and easy ideas that are free or inexpensive!
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The Ultimate Kindergarten Graduation Idea Guide for Teachers + Award Ideas for the End of the Year
Need kindergarten graduation ideas for a ceremony both students and families will remember forever? Use our comprehensive teacher guide to organize everything from graduation awards to traditional ceremony alternatives. You'll feel fully prepared for the last day of school!
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26 Fun Facts About the Moon for Kids That Teachers Can Use in the Classroom
Learn fun facts about the moon to inspire your kids in your class about space, plus teacher tips to help you incorporate moon facts into your lesson plans.
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May Awareness Months + Heritage Months to Honor in Your Classroom
Explore essential May awareness months and May heritage (history) months to celebrate in your classroom this year!
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Setting Boundaries Your Students Will Respect: Tips From Veteran Teachers
How do you get student respect in your elementary classroom? Find out how to set boundaries with tips from expert teachers!
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How to Establish a Teacher and Student Relationship Kids Will Remember
Learn how to create a teacher-student relationship your students will remember and cherish with tips from expert teachers.
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7 New Student Orientation Tips to Welcome a Child Into an Established Classroom
Being a new student in an established classroom can be incredibly daunting! Help new students settle into your routine with our 7 tips!
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What Is PBIS? Everything Teachers Need to Know About This Positive Behavior Framework
Is your school implementing PBIS? Find out what this framework for behavior is all about, get ideas for PBIS rewards and, of course, learn what PBIS stands for!
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What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? A Teacher Guide to Supporting Kids With SPD
Students with Sensory Processing Disorder are in every classroom. Find out what it is and how you can support children with SPD in your classroom.
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10 Anchor Chart Ideas You're Going to Want to Steal for Your Classroom
These anchor chart ideas for reading, math, morning routines, and more are some of the best for the classroom and begging for teachers to try them!
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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!
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53 Teacher Favorite 5th Grade Books for Mentor Texts and Classroom Read-Alouds
Explore 5th-grade books perfect for mentor texts, classroom read-alouds and more – all suggested by our teacher team! These books will captivate your young learners and spark important discussions in and outside the classroom.
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50 Fun Facts About Earth for Kids to Fascinate Your Elementary Students
Explore fun facts about Earth for kids to use in your elementary classroom, plus teacher tips on how to incorporate these into your lessons!
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April Awareness and Heritage Months Every Teacher Can Use
Explore essential April awareness months and April history months that can be easily implemented in your spring lessons.
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What Is Mirror Writing? Everything Teachers Need to Know About Letter Reversal
Do your students reverse their letters? Learn why students struggle with mirror writing and how to help them.
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23 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers to Lift You Up When You're Down
These inspirational quotes about teachers and teaching come from writers, actors ... even presidents! Do you, or someone you know, need a little reminder of just how awesome teachers are?
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What Is the CBEST Exam? Everything You Need to Know to Ace This Teacher Test
Everything you need to know about the CBEST exam to teach in California (or even substitute teach) is here, in one easy guide!
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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.
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6 March Awareness Months + History Months to Celebrate in Your Classroom
Use these March awareness month ideas to save time on lesson planning while celebrating important topics such as women's history, nutrition, and conservation in the classroom.
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11 March Madness Ideas to Dribble Into Your Elementary Classroom This School Year
Take the madness out of lesson planning and use some of these clever game ideas, basketball-themed activities, and ready-to-print resources for March Madness this year.
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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.