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Separation Anxiety Tips for Classroom Teachers
Separation anxiety is super common in the early years. Find out some helpful tips for supporting your students here!
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Learn and Play Spots | Printable Resource Used with Sticky Carpet Dots
Your kids will be begging you to play these Learn and Play Spots using velcro carpet dots.
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Inspiring International Women's Day Resources and Activities
Don't just post a selfie on social media with words of solidarity, use these free teaching resources in your classroom and make your #pressforprogress a significant one!
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Why Teachers Are Adopting Sound Walls Over Word Walls
Sound walls in the classroom are gaining a lot of attention amongst teachers - read all about them and why some teachers are choosing sound walls over word walls.
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World Wildlife Day Activities for Kids (2020)
World Wildlife Day activities for kids are a great way to talk about endangered animals and how we can protect all creatures great and small.
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The Best and Worst Plants for the Classroom
Do you want to know the five best plants to keep in the classroom? Check out this list of allergy-free, easy-care indoor plants!
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Phonics Games Part 2 | Active Games to Accelerate Learning
With a little bit of imagination, phonics games can be high energy and action packed to maximise learning. Check out these brilliant ideas for phonics games to make your classroom buzz!
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Create a Smack of Jellyfish with this Craft Template!
Did you know that the collective noun for a group of jellyfish is "smack"? Use this jellyfish craft template for a fun under the sea activity!
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A Teacher’s Guide to Making Composite Classrooms Great
If you find yourself assigned a multi-age class, here are a 3 "must haves" to make your composite class great.
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12 Dynamic Ways to Use Giant Dice in the Classroom
This giant dice blog is simply the best! One educational tool used twelve different ways...the options are endless!
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8 Amazing Children's Books and Activities for International Women's Day
Here are 8 amazing children's books, with matching activity ideas, that you can share with your students on International Women's Day and all throughout the year!
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Editable Cards for Father's Day
Does one of your students have the World's Most Huggable Uncle? Check out these three Father's Day cards that you can edit using Microsoft Word!
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Teacher Shoes | The Ultimate Guide for Comfort, Fun and Fashion
Here's your ultimate shoe guide for comfort, fashion and a splash of teacher fun to boot!
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Team Building Activities for Kids | Get Your Students Working Together!
Your students will absolutely love this team building activity - get them working together in a fun and exciting way!
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Using Graphic Organisers to Make Your Classroom Buzz!
Eight visually engaging ways graphic organisers can make your classroom buzz. These nifty tools can be used across year levels and subject areas, helping students organise their thoughts.
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English Planning in the Classroom | Tips by an Experienced Teacher
Are you struggling to work out the planning of English in your classroom? Read this easy to follow planning strategy for some fantastic tips.
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13 Valentine's Craft Ideas and Decorations for the Classroom
Here are some cute Valentine's Day classroom craft activities that you can do with your students.
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Interactive MAB Blocks for Your Smartboard (And How to Use Them)
Interactive MAB blocks are game-changers when it comes to the teaching and learning of place value.
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Active Learning Resources! | Getting Fit and Physical in the Classroom
Exercise isn't just for sports class! Do some active learning and teach your students the benefits of physical activity in the classroom.
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Interactive Measurement Game With Puzzles and Riddles
Your students will solve puzzles and riddles to help them unlock a treasure box, all while consolidating different measurement topics.
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Teacher Life Hacks | Tips for Stress-free Mornings
Are you a natural morning person? Or do you find your school morning routine stressful? Find out how to be happier and healthier!
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How to Motivate Students: Building Independence
Read these 5 tips and tricks on how to motivate students! Building independence in the classroom has never been easier.
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Strategies for Emotional Regulation | Helping Kids Reset
Do you have any students who need help calming down? These strategies for emotional regulation will help your students press the reset button.
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11 Engaging Apps to use in the Classroom
Our friends at Two Teachers One Blog have given us their top classroom apps they will be using in 2017! Check it out...
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10 Ways to Use Pom Poms in the Classroom
Pom poms - do you have them hanging about? We've racked our brains and come up with 10 fun ways to use pom poms in the classroom so that you don't have to!
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36 Purposeful Art Activities for the Classroom
In the interests of helping busy teachers, we have put together some visual arts teaching posters and resources to help with your art lesson planning.
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Two Simple Words That Will Change Your Teaching Forever: You Matter!
When everything's a priority, how do you not only get yourself on the list, but bump yourself up to the top? You remember that you matter.
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Let's Get Physical With Brain Break Active Games
Your students will absolutely love these active games as an all-around energy booster with cognitive benefits.
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Tips on Teaching Young Students to Read
Encouraging a love of reading is crucial in the early years of a childs learning. In this blog we will aim to give you some Teach Starter resources that will help you on your journey in teaching young children to read.
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14 IKEA Hacks for the Classroom
Ikea inspiration for your classroom! Check out these affordable, flexible and fun ideas from the international retailer!
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6 Paddle Pop Maths Activities (Hands-on Learning)
Are you looking for engaging hands-on maths activities? Paddle Pop Maths is the way to go! Take a look at these simple and effective ideas to bring your Maths rotations to life!
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How to Organise Paperwork | Conquer the Paper Mountain as a Teacher
Do you feel like you're drowning in the avalanche of paperwork hitting your desk? Here are some hot tips for how to organise paperwork as a teacher.