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20 Fun Sloth Facts for Kids to Use in Your Classroom Science Lessons
Use these fun facts about sloths to supplement your science lessons! Each kid-friendly fact is appropriate for primary pupils.
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8 Fun Christmas Drawing Activities for Kids + How to Videos for the Classroom
Explore Christmas drawing videos and activities to use in the classroom this holiday season!
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4 Spooky Halloween Science Experiments for the Primary Classroom
Explore teachers' favourite fun Halloween science experiments for kids. They include serious levels of ooze, bubble, goop and wow factor!
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29 Funny Teacher Jokes That Will Crack You (And Your Pupils) Up!
Looking for teacher jokes to use in the classroom? Check out these funny jokes to engage your pupils!
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21 Inspirational Quotes About Teachers to Pick You Up on Tough Days
These inspirational quotes for teachers are just what you need on a hard day! Share the positivity with your fellow educators.
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How to Use the Seesaw App in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Other Teachers
Find out all about the Seesaw app and how you can use it in your classroom with activity ideas, hints from teachers and so much more!
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10 Brain Teaser Puzzles for Kids to Use in the Primary Classroom
Using visual brain teasers in the classroom encourages critical thinking in your students, plus, kids love them!
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Effective Classroom Layout & Setup Tips From Other Teachers — How to Nail It!
Explore teacher tips for a classroom layout that helps pupils thrive!
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8 Classroom Seating Arrangements to Help You Plan Your Layout
Explore teachers' favourite classroom seating arrangement ideas to help you plan your classroom layout!
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11 Parents' Evening Tips for Teachers to Make the Night a Success
Plan for your next parents' evening with tips from veteran teachers that will help you develop your script!
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16 Classroom Management Strategies That Actually Work in Primary Classrooms
Try effective classroom management strategies other teachers use to keep your classrooms running well.
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How to Make Classroom Rules Pupils Will Actually Follow (Tips From Veteran Teachers)
Learn to create classroom rules your primary pupils will follow this school year with tips from veteran teachers, plus suggestions of good rules.
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17 Fun 'Get To Know You' Questions & Games for Kids to Play on the First Day of School
Check out these 12 fun icebreakers for kids! These games help kids learn about their classmates, as well as making great first week activities too!
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8 Angles Games & Activities to Make Maths Class More Fun
Explore angles activities and games for kids to make teaching geometry more engaging.
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Supporting Ambidextrous Kids in the Classroom: What Teachers Need to Know
How do you support ambidextrous pupils? Get expert tips designed to help teachers and their class!
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Halloween Crafts and Activities for Spooky Learning
Are you looking for Halloween crafts and ctivities that are fun and educational? Check out these ideas to make your classroom spooky and smart!
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Digital Teacher Planners | Why and How Teachers are Planning Digitally
Are you wondering what all the fuss is about with digital teacher planners?
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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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35 Back to School Tips From Teachers in the Know
Here are 35 amazing back to school tips given by teachers for teachers, in no particular order!
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10 Ways Teachers Can Support Shy Students
Don't let shy students fall under the radar in your classroom. Here are some strategies you can use to support and encourage them.
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4 Paper Christmas Tree Topper Templates
These printable tree topper templates are the perfect Christmas craft for any classroom.
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Beginning Teaching | What They Didn't Teach You at University
The learning curve for graduate teachers is steep, and many beginning teachers are leaving university without this one crucial skill.
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12 Days of Christmas Craft - Fun and Festive Activities for Your Class!
It's Christmas craft time! The glitter is coming. We have easy activities to make your students' final weeks of school festive and fun!
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Sound Boxes (Elkonin Boxes) vs Word Shape Boxes
How Elkonin Boxes (aka Sound Boxes) can transform your literacy instructions.
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Climate Change Education - Where to Start
With the world's eyes and ears turned to Glasgow for the COP26, teachers are wondering how on earth they can start teaching children about climate change. We asked the experts how to get a grasp, before it's too late.
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18 Phonemic Awareness Activities for the Classroom
Don't forget phonemic awareness activities in the early years classroom!
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Breathing Exercises for Kids (Free Videos)
Taking 5-minutes to focus on some deep breathing exercises for kids could just be the difference between a good day and a not-so-good day.
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Step-by-Step Origami Videos for Kids (Animal Rings)
The cutest step-by-step origami videos for kids you'll find, featuring origami finger rings!
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Back to School Gifts for Students (Personalised Student Bookmarks)
These personalised student bookmarks are the cutest back to school gifts for students!
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Fun Classroom Birthday Display Ideas
These five birthday wall ideas are fun and unique! A simple way to make your students feel welcome at the start of the year.
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5 Ways to Create LGBTQ-Safe Classrooms and Culture
Making our classrooms safe places for LGBTQ students is a priority. Here are 5 tips to show you're an ally and a friend, and to help your students do the same!
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Meet Our Teacher - Natalie Brown
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Content and Resource Manager, Natalie Brown!