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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's the Deal with the 4-Day School Week?
Have you heard the buzz about the 4-day school week? Growing in popularity across the US, we break down the pros and cons of a shortened teaching week.
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11 Ways to Celebrate Student Success
Celebrating Student Success is the key to motivating students, building self-esteem and creating a positive classroom culture. Find out how with these 11 brilliant ways to make your students shine.
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#teacherdesk - Amazing Teacher Desk Organisation Goals!
What are your teacher desk organisation goals next term? Take a look at these #teacherdesk goals for ideas and inspiration!
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7 Tips for Welcoming a New Student Into an Established Classroom
Being a new student in an established classroom can be incredibly daunting! Help new students settle into your routine with our 7 tips!
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Group Work in the Classroom | How to Effectively Organise Group Rotations
Check out these super helpful resources and tips for managing group work in your classroom.
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12 Tips for Acing Your Teacher Observation
When's your next teacher observation? Love them or hate them, we've got the hints and tips to get you through with flying colours!
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Teacher Aides | How to Use Their Time Effectively
The ultimate guide to working effectively with a Teacher Aide and to making the most of their valuable support in the classroom.
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A Fail-Safe Guide to School Excursions
There's nothing like taking learning outside of the classroom! Read our tips on how to make your school excursions memorable for all the right reasons!
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15 Inventive Desk Nameplate Ideas
Try one of our 15 desk nameplate ideas in the new term! Your students won't pick and peel at their desks with these creative and quirky decorating ideas.
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The Freshest Downloadable Teacher Planners!
Our downloadable teacher planners; they're crisp and clean, and open to all the amazing possibilities of the year ahead. Download, print, bind, teach!
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Effective Lesson Creation | Using a Lesson Plan Template
The days of scrambling for lesson cohesion are behind you. Use our Editable Lesson Plan template to make planning for your class a breeze!
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6 Tips for Establishing a Positive Parent Teacher Relationship
Parent Teacher collaboration is key when it comes to developing a unified classroom. We've put together 6 steps for nurturing these important relationships!
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10 Ways to Arrange Students for Group Work
10 creative ways to arrange student for group activities.
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Maths Planning in the Classroom | An Easy to Follow Planning Strategy
Are you struggling to work out how to teach all the numeracy topics to your students? This blog outlines an easy and effective way to plan for numeracy in your classroom.
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32 Tips for Teaching Narrative Writing
Tips and tricks to use when teaching narrative writing in the classroom.
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9 Clock Hacks to Make Your Classroom Buzz!
We've collated nine ways to jazz up your classroom clock and make it the star of the show! Clocks are a staple in classrooms globally - make yours shine!
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10 Ways to Spark Imagination with a Cardboard Box
10 amazing ways to use cardboard boxes in your classroom.
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Pre and Post Tests | Are they Beneficial in the Classroom?
Read all about the benefits of Pre and Post tests in the classroom and find out where you can download them...
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Teaching Coding in Primary Schools - Unplugged
Do you want to know how to teach coding in primary school without a computer? This is a must read, don't be afraid....
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STEM Picture Books for the Classroom
5 cleverly written and beautifully illustrated STEM picture books for you to share with your students.
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6 Fun Indoor Ball Games and Activities
Fun and exciting ways to use a ball indoors to give your classroom some extra buzz.
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Relief Teaching Folder Templates | For Classroom Teachers
How to prepare a relief teaching folder for your classroom to assist relief teachers.
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Cyber Safety is for Everyone | Cyber Safety Information
Teaching your students about cyber safety is crucial! This blog outlines three key areas (with printable resources) to help you begin discussing the highlights, the dangers and safe ways of navigating online communities with your students.
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Easy Classroom Morning Routine Ideas | Morning Basket Activities
This blog highlights tips, ideas and resources you can use to effectively set up a morning routine in your classroom.
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How To: Digital Learning in the Classroom
Incorporating digital learning in the classroom doesn't need to be hard. Here are 10 app and website recommendations from an experienced teacher.
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Finding Your Funny Bone: 'Jokes for Kids' Classroom Activities!
A good belly laugh can help students hit 'reset' and focus on the learning to follow. These resources and activities make this brain break idea quick and easy!
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Powerful Ways to Use Music in the Classroom
The simple act of listening to music while in class can help improve students’ memory and learning capability! So what are you waiting for? Find out the most popular ways to use music in the classroom now...
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The Tolsby Frame | The Best IKEA Hack for Teachers
The IKEA Tolsby frame is a bandwagon you want to jump on! Check out our top tips for using them in your classroom...
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4 Simple Steps to Stress Free Relief Teaching
Following these simple steps will ensure that you are a relaxed and confident relief teacher no matter how late you receive a call for work!
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Tips for Planning and Preparing for a Parent Information Night
Being prepared and organised shines through any nerves you may have on parent information night - here are some amazing tips and ideas that will have the parents applauding at the end!
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How to Use a Mailbox in the Classroom
This blog has everything you need to know about setting up a classroom mailbox in your classroom today!
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How to Create an Effective Parent Teacher Communication Strategy
One small step away from our classroom family are our students' real families! Find out how to create a positive strategy for parent-teacher communication.