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8 Classroom Seating Arrangement Ideas from Expert Teachers
Are you struggling to set-up your classroom? Check out these tried and tested classroom desk arrangement ideas to get you inspired!
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30 Fluttering Butterfly Facts for Kids to Get Students Excited in Science Class
These ready-to-use butterfly facts are perfect for getting a jump start on your next biology lesson or learn about Australian butterflies! Butterflies are great subjects for a variety of classroom lessons including pollination, healthy ecosystems and metamorphosis.
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How to Make Composting in the Classroom Fun (And Educational) for Kids
Want to start a compost bin in the classroom and wondering how to make composting for kids fun? We walk you through the process step by step.
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10 Scaffolding Education Tips for Primary Teachers to Support Learning
Explore ideas for adding scaffolding in your students' primary education, plus printable scaffolds!
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14 Fine Motor Skills Activities Tried and Tested by Teachers
These fine motor skills activities and games have been tried and tested by teachers in the know.
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Setting Boundaries Your Students Will Respect: Tips From Veteran Teachers
How do you get student respect in your primary classroom? Find out how to set boundaries with tips from expert teachers!
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14 Awesome Anchor Chart Ideas to Use in Your Primary Classroom
These anchor chart ideas for reading, maths, morning routines and more are some of the best for the classroom and begging for teachers to try them!
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How to Establish a Teacher-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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How to Use the Seesaw App in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Other Teachers
The Seesaw app is described as a student-driven digital portfolio. But, from the stories from our Instagram followers, it is much more than that, plus, it's free!
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How to Nail Your Teaching Practicum as a Student Teacher — Tips from Expert Teachers
Are you a student teacher heading out on your first practicum? Or do you have a teaching internship coming up soon? Explore hints and tips from expert teachers!
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Thinking of Becoming a Relief Teacher? Here's What You Need to Know
Thinking of becoming a relief teacher? Find out if casual teaching could be a great career step for you with tips from our teacher team!
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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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What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? A Teacher's Guide to Supporting Students 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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11 Mindfulness Activities for Kids to Try in Your Primary Classroom
Explore mindfulness activities for kids that can be done in just 5 or 10 minutes in your classroom this school year!
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Teacher Parental Leave: A Planning Guide for Mums + Dads
Are you welcoming a child into your family this year? This is the teacher parental leave checklist you need in your life!
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7 Behaviour Management Mistakes Most New Teachers Make (And How to Fix Them)
See the behaviour management mistakes teachers often make in their first year and how to fix them, with tips from expert teachers on managing a classroom successfully.
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50 Fun Facts About Earth for Kids to Fascinate Your Primary Students
Explore fun facts about Earth to get kids in your class excited about our planet, plus teacher tips for incorporating them into your lesson plans.
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3 Secrets to Effective Classroom Transitions That Actually Work
These classroom transitions strategies and ideas are teacher-tested and approved.
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How to Make Classroom Rules Kids Actually Follow
Find out how to make classroom rules your students will follow with actionable tips from expert teachers!
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10 Teacher-Approved Educational Podcasts for Kids to Listen to in the Classroom
Add these educational podcasts for kids to your teacher toolkit!
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Common Teacher Interview Questions — What You'll Be Asked + What You Should Ask
Learn the most common teacher interview questions, plus get tips from veteran teachers on what to ask when you go for a new teaching job!
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12 Teacher Tips for Parent-Teacher Interviews to Ensure They Go Smoothly
Parent teacher interviews can be nerve-wracking (for both teachers and parents!). Here are actionable tips to help make your interviews run smoothly.
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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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What Is Genius Hour? How to Implement This Tech-y Idea in Your Classroom
Explore teacher tips to help students design their own self-directed, open-ended inquiry projects!
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How to Make Slime for Kids (Easiest Recipe Ever, Tested By Teachers!)
Are you looking for an easy slime recipe for kids to use in your classroom? This teacher-tested guide is all you need!
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11 Fun Easter Bunny Craft Ideas Perfect for the Primary Classroom
Explore Easter bunny craft ideas to use in the curriculum-aligned classroom. Each teacher-created craft is perfect for primary learners!
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10 Positively Perfect Picture Books to Teach Procedural Writing
Explore this list of 10 positively perfect books to introduce and teach procedural writing to young kids.
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6 Fun Spelling Activity Ideas to Use in the Classroom This School Year
Explore our favourite spelling activities that can be used for a variety of year levels, with ideas for fun games from our teacher team!
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How to Stop Tattling in the Classroom: Expert Teacher Tips
Get teacher tips on how to stop tattling in the classroom and how to help kids tell the difference between tattling and telling.
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How to Make an Origami Transforming Ninja Star With Sticky Notes
Teach students to make a cool origami transforming star with sticky notes! It's the perfect indoor recess activity for kids!
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What Is Phonemic Awareness? How to Teach These Important Skills to Young Learners
Explore a teacher guide to phonemic awareness plus activities for the early years classroom!
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21 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?