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The Best Class Pets and the Worst to Keep in a Classroom (Plus How to Get Grants for Your Pet!)
See the best and worst class pets plus find out how to get teacher grants to pay for a free pet for your classroom!
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17 Fun St. Patrick's Day Facts for Kids to Share in Your Classroom
Try these fun St. Patrick's Day facts for kids as a classroom fact of the day to celebrate being Irish for a day!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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?
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5 Secrets to Classroom Transitions That Actually Work
What are classroom transitions, and why are they important? Try these classroom transition strategies to save time during the school day!
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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!
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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.
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9 Secrets to a Calm Classroom Environment from Expert Teachers
Creating a calm and peaceful learning environment is easier than you think with tips from teachers who have been there.
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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!
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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.
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11 Can't-Fail Parent-Teacher Conference Tips to Help Teachers Connect With Parents
Make parent-teacher conferences less stressful when you're a teacher. Use these teacher-tested tips for a successful parent-teacher conference as a teacher!
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16 Environmental Activities for Students to Encourage Sustainability in Your Classroom
These sustainability activities for the classroom can be incorporated right into your environmental education activities to help students grow!
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10 Valentine's Day Books for Kids to Read Aloud in Your Elementary Classroom
Celebrate Valentine's Day in the classroom with these children's books about love perfect for a read-aloud or to prompt a discussion.
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How to Handle Teacher Burnout: What the Experts Say Actually Works
Feeling burned out as a teacher? Here are some real, concrete ways to find that passion and love of teaching again — straight from the experts.
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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.
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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.
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17 Winter Bulletin Board Ideas to Warm Up the Classroom This Season
Warm up the classroom with winter bulletin board ideas from teachers around the US!
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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!
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12 Tips for Acing Your Teacher Observation and Calming Those Nerves
When's your next teacher observation? Love them or hate them, we've got the hints and tips to get you through with flying colors!
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24 Author's Purpose Anchor Charts and Activities to Inspire Your Teaching
Try these author's purpose anchor charts in your classroom to inspire your students!
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11 Simple Classroom Bulletin Board Ideas You Can Set Up in No Time
Classroom bulletin boards don't need to take forever to create. Take one of these simple bulletin board ideas and follow three simple steps to make a striking and helpful display.
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7 Positive New Year's Resolutions for Teachers for 2025
New Year's resolutions for teachers shouldn't be about overwhelming yourself. Try these positive resolutions for 2023.
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How to Create Inclusive Classroom Holiday Celebrations: 7 Teacher Tips
Here's how to make your classroom inclusive throughout the December holiday season.
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18 Holiday Bulletin Board Ideas That Will Make Your Classroom Cozy
Check out some of our favorite winter bulletin board ideas from teachers across the country. Some of these designs will be relevant even after the holidays!
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How to Make a Classroom Advent Calendar + 10 Printable Activities
The countdown to the holidays is on! How will you build excitement with your class? Create a classroom advent calendar of course!
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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.
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11 Growth Mindset Strategies That Help Your Students Grow as Learners
Wondering how to develop a growth mindset in the classroom? Try these easy strategies to reset how students think about failure.
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November History + Awareness Months to Add to Your Classroom Calendar
Explore November history months and November awareness months to celebrate in the classroom plus ideas for teachers!
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75+ Fun + Weird Holidays to Add to Your Classroom Calendar
Try these fun and weird holidays in the classroom to engage your students — and check out our teacher-created suggestions for ways to make them educational too!
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Here's Why Teaching Letter Recognition Requires Exploring Different Fonts Too
Want to improve letter recognition for your kindergarten students? It's time to explore fonts!