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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.