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5th Grade Teacher Wins Her Classroom Wishlist From Teach Starter
An elementary teacher won her entire classroom wishlist from Teach Starter!
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10 Creative Interactive Bulletin Board Ideas to Make Students Think
Have you ever put together an interactive bulletin board display? Read all about how to create these engaging and fun wall displays!
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7 Clever Exit Ticket Ideas to Make This Assessment Tool Truly Effective
Are exit tickets effective? Try these fresh exit ticket ideas for the classroom to make this formative assessment idea work for your students!
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Math Vocabulary Words Are Important: Here's How to Teach Them
Find out why math vocabulary words are so important and how to teach them in your classroom.
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Expert Teacher Tips for Teaching Handwriting in the Primary Grades
Are you looking for hints and tips for teaching handwriting in your primary classroom? Find out why teaching handwriting is important and more!
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9 Easy Addition Activities for Kids That Are Totally Hands On
Make addition fun in the classroom, or even at home, with these creative, easy, and effective hands-on activities.
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8 Classroom Music Ideas and School-Appropriate Songs Perfect for Teachers
Use classroom music (and find school-appropriate songs) throughout the school day with these teacher tips.
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6 Types of Assessment in Education + How to Use Them in Your Classroom
Learn about the different types of assessment in education and how to improve your student progress monitoring.
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10 Calming Activities for Kids to Try After Lunch or Recess
How do you settle a class after lunch? These calming activities for kids can help!
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8 Books to Teach Social Skills to Kids in Your Classroom
These children's books and classroom activities can help you teach social skills in your elementary classroom.
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How to Give Positive Feedback to Students (With Examples From Teachers)
Are you interested in helping your students embrace mistakes and learn from them? Read our tips (with examples!) for how to give positive feedback.
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6 Reading Comprehension Strategies Every Student Can Use
What are the reading comprehension strategies that make students more confident and skilled readers? Find out!
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Text Feature Anchor Chart Ideas + Hands-on Activities Students Love
Need ideas for text feature anchor charts or hands-on text feature activities? Try these teacher-tested ideas!
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4 Benefits of Monitoring Student Progress in the Classroom
Find out the benefits of monitoring student progress, plus resources that will assist you in your own classroom.
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Separation Anxiety Tips for Teachers: How to Make School Drop-Off Go Smoothly
Separation anxiety at school drop-off is common for young children. Here's how teachers can help their students manage the transition.
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Leadership Activities for Kids to Build Leader Skills in the Classroom
How can we teach our students what makes a good leader? Leadership qualities can easily be taught in your classroom with these fun resources.
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12 Speaking and Listening Activities to Boost Your Students' Skills
Try these activities to improve your students' speaking and listening skills!
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18 Formative Assessment Examples Elementary Students Love as Much as Teachers Do
Get fun formative assessment examples and ideas that are perfect for elementary school teachers. Each has been teacher-tested and approved.
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10 Teacher-Tested Tips to Support Anxious Kids in the Classroom
Use these teacher-tested tips to help your students handle anxiety at school.
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These QR Code Classroom Activities Are Taking Elementary Schools by Storm
Wondering how to make QR codes and use a QR code generator to engage students? Find QR code activities and more ideas!
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9 LEGO® Education Ideas to Use Random Building Bricks in the Classroom
Want to use all those random LEGO® bricks in educational ways in your elementary classroom? These LEGO® activities are perfect for ELA, math, and more!
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How to Get a Teaching Job: Expert Tips From Teachers Who Got the Gig
Looking for your first teacher job or teaching position? Veteran teachers shared their guaranteed tips for how to get a teaching job.
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Supporting Shy Students: 10 Ways Elementary Teachers Can Help
Don't let shy students fall under the radar in your classroom. Here are some strategies you can use to support and encourage them.
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Flipped Classroom Model: Can It Really Work In Elementary School?
What is a flipped classroom? How does flipped learning work in elementary classrooms? Does it actually benefit students or just create extra work for teachers? Here's what we've discovered...
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3 Classroom Clock Ideas You'll Need to Try This School Year
Looking for classroom clock decor and ideas for teaching time? Try these analog clock ideas for elementary teachers!
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The Best Teacher Shoes: How to Find Them + Teaching Discounts
What are the most comfortable teacher shoes and how do you get find the best teacher discounts on shoes? Read expert podiatrist tips, and explore the sales!
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What Is a Digraph? Understanding This Phonics Building Block
What are digraphs? Learn the digraph definition, the difference between digraphs and blends, and more!
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Flexible Seating Ideas to Make the Alternative Work for Your Classroom
Flexible seating in the classroom is here to stay, but how do you make an "unseating" classroom work? These teacher tips will help!
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How to Teach Place Value: Fun and Creative Ideas for Your Classroom
Wondering how to teach place value in a way that's fun and creative? Take a look at these place value games and ideas for teaching place value to elementary students!
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Group Work Tips for Teachers: How to Arrange Students So Work Gets Done
How does group work benefit learning? Use these teacher tips to make collaborative group work more effective in your classroom!
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14 Classroom Organization Ideas Every Teacher Can Use
These elementary classroom organization ideas are teacher-tested and approved! See hacks for organizing school supplies, the classroom closet, and even getting the students more organized!
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20 Amazing Sidewalk Chalk Ideas for Teachers to Take the Learning Outside
These sidewalk chalk ideas are perfect for taking your elementary class outdoors!