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17 Christmas Door Decorations to Jingle Up Your Classroom
We have creative Christmas door decorations and classroom ideas that you and your students will love this holiday season. Ready? Set? Decorate!
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8 Christmas Craft Ideas to Add a Festive Feel to Classroom Activities
These Christmas craft ideas for kids are perfect for your classroom end-of-year activities! We've even included non-Christmas options to ensure every child is included in the craft activities.
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15 Printable Christmas Templates for Kids to Use in the Classroom
These printable Christmas templates for kids and teachers are super simple and can save you heaps of time as you plan for your end-of-year activities in the classroom.
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Classroom Reading Corner Ideas That Improve Student Literacy — Teacher-Tested Tips
Creating a reading corner? Need inspiration? On a budget? We'll show you the best teacher tips for creating a classroom reading space in lower and upper primary classrooms.
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How to Get Students to Follow Instructions the First Time — Teacher-Tested Tricks
Is following instructions a challenge for your students? Try these teacher-tested tips to help your students learn to listen and follow directions more closely.
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7 Positive New Year's Resolutions for Teachers for 2024
New Year's resolutions for teachers shouldn't be about overwhelming yourself. Try these positive resolutions for 2024.
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Year 6 Graduation — Teacher Tips for the Big Day
Celebrate year 6 graduation with ideas from our teacher team, including graduation songs, gifts for your students and more!
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8 Fun Christmas Drawing Activities for Kids + How to Draw Videos for the Classroom
Explore Christmas drawing videos and activities to use in the classroom this holiday season! Students will love drawing their favourite holiday characters.
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13 Remembrance Day Crafts & Ideas to Honour the Past With Primary Students
Mark Remembrance Day in the classroom with crafts, activities and ideas straight from teachers!
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11 Fun Christmas Games for Kids to Play in the Classroom
Do you need fun Christmas games for your last week of school? These engaging activities are teacher favourites for the classroom party!
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17 Engaging Last Day of School Activities to Celebrate With Your Students
Looking for easy last day of school ideas for elementary or middle school? These quick and fun end of year classroom activities will help you finish off your year just right!
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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' favourite ELA and STEAM activities too!
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13 Easy End-of-Year Student Gifts That Teachers Love + Kids Do Too
Looking for great end of year gifts for students? Here are some ideas which are meaningful, inexpensive and easy to create!
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How to Make Paper Plate Christmas Crafts for the Classroom: Trees, Reindeer and More!
Learn how to make paper plate Christmas craft with your class this year. There's something for every teacher and every class, from paper plate reindeer to Christmas trees.
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13 World Kindness Day Ideas to Teach Kids to Be Kind in Your Classroom
Explore World Kindness Day ideas to kick off kindness in the primary classroom and encourage kids to be a little bit kinder.
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25 Kmart Hacks for the Classroom (From Teachers Who Dreamt Them Up!)
Don't miss Kmart hacks teachers swear by for storage, organisation and more! The classroom community shared it all, including hands-on learning tools, classroom displays and interactive behaviour management tools.
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12 Easy Halloween Drawings for Kids to Try in Your Classroom This Holiday
Explore easy Halloween drawings for kids that are perfect for the classroom. Take a peek at this teacher-created list for plenty of fresh ideas!
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20 Fun Facts About Mars to Get Kids Excited About Your Space Lessons
Add these fun facts about Mars to your lesson plans — plus see our teacher team's favourite ways to use them in classroom activities.
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4 Wickedly Fun Halloween Science Experiments for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Plans
Explore teachers' favourite fun Halloween science experiments for kids. They include serious levels of ooze, bubble, goop and wow factor!
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13 Out of This World Space Week Activities for Your Primary Class
Get ready for World Space Week in the classroom with activity ideas, plus information the 2023 theme and schedule!
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10 Best Pencil Sharpeners for the Classroom — Recommended by Teachers
Need new pencil sharpeners in your primary classroom? We've rounded up 10 best pencil sharpeners recommended by teachers to get you started.
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15 International Day of Peace Activities and Books for Your Classroom
Try these peaceful activities to do with your students on the International Day of Peace or anytime throughout the year.
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What Is a Hexagon? A Guide for Primary Teachers
What is a hexagon? See hexagon shape examples and activities for teaching more about this six-sided shape!
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What Are Learning Centres? A Teacher Guide to Rotations in the Classroom
Use these tips on setting up learning centres or rotations you can use throughout your teaching career!
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17 Year 6 Teaching Tips That Are Worth Their Weight in Gold
Teaching year 6? Whether you're a new teacher or have been assigned Grade 6 this year, our expert teachers have collected their best tips to help you get started!
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8 Angles Games & Activities to Make Maths Class More Fun
Try these fun angles activities in your maths classes to make geometry lessons more engaging!
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How to Assign Classroom Jobs & Keep Primary Students Engaged
Find out how to successfully assign classroom jobs for students, plus get a classroom jobs list to get you started!
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15 Father's Day Gifts Ideas to Make With Students This Year
Explore teachers' favourite Father's Day gift ideas and card ideas to create in the classroom.
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8 Citizen Science Projects and Ideas to Engage Your Primary Students
Explore citizen science projects to do in the classroom. Help scientists in real life while developing a passion for science in your students!
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Supporting Ambidextrous Kids in the Classroom: What Teachers Need to Know
Is it ok if a child is ambidextrous? An occupational therapist offers tips to help teachers support students who use two hands in the classroom.
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The Best and Worst Plants for the Classroom (And How to Care for Them)
Do you know the best plants for the classroom? Check out this list of allergy-free, easy-care indoor plants, plus which plants to avoid.
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20 Fun Koala Facts for Kids to Inspire Primary Teachers' Lesson Plans
Share these fun koala facts for kids with your primary school class and explore ideas for integrating them into your lesson plans.