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In the Classroom Teaching Resources
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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20 Classroom Treasures Found in a Cheap Shop
Have you ever just wandered around a cheap shop? It might surprise you the things you find...
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How to Create a Bump It Up Classroom Display
The purpose of the bump it up classroom display is to help students visually track their learning progress. But, where do you begin?
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How to Set up Guided Reading in the Classroom
I remember sitting in a lecture during my teaching studies, listening attentively about the importance of guided reading, an essential part of any early literacy program.
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Does Class Size Matter? - A Teacher's Point of View
It's a topic that is always debated in the education field!
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Clever Tip for Keeping Track of Student Observations
A clever way to keep track of little observations throughout a busy school day!
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How to Print On Sticky Notes
Miss Thomas from @_littlemissthomas runs us through how she was able to print checklists on sticky notes!
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Marble Jar Reward System for the Classroom
The counting and clinking of the marbles going into the jar were always the most exciting part of this whole class reward system!
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How to Set Up Brag Tags in the Classroom
Are you looking for a different way to manage behaviour in your classroom?
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Hands-On Maths Tool Box in the Classroom
Most children learn maths through multiple representations and with hands-on activities.
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27 Practical Word Wall Ideas for the Classroom
Some neat ideas for setting up a word wall in your classroom...check them out here...
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36 Essential Resources and Ideas to Set Up Your Classroom
It may be the end of a very long year! You are most likely exhausted and looking forward to your Christmas break, however, now is a fantastic time to start thinking about your classroom for next year...
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8 Fun and Effective Lesson Closures
Its happened to all of us, the intention is there but just as youre thinking I still have ten minutes the bell rings and the lesson ends with a frantic collection of work!
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How to Manage Tattling in the Classroom
As teachers, you don't want to discourage students from voicing their apprehensions, however, they also need to learn certain problem solving skills as well.
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10 Nifty Ways to Encourage Recycling in Your Classroom
Everyday at school, and at home, we end up throwing away many items that could be easily recycled and put into great use in our classrooms.
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15 Tips and Hacks for Ziploc Bags in the Classroom
Who would have thought the trusty ziploc bags could be used for so many things?
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17 Tips and Resources for Creating a Calm and Peaceful Classroom Environment
Creating a calm and peaceful learning environment for your students can have a massive impact on their learning and your own well-being.
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Tutorial: Creating Custom Desk Plates on Teach Starter
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7 Classroom Hacks and Activities Using Magnets
Some fantastic magnet classroom hacks and activities that I would have used in the classroom...
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5 Simple Ways to Develop Routines in the Classroom
Developing set routines in the classroom environment helps to prevent distractions that waste time and interfere with learning.
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Self-Regulating Emotions with a Chill Out Corner in the Classroom
Eventually, every child will encounter a time when they experience overwhelming emotions. Without self-regulation or a safe place to escape, these emotions can spiral into a chaotic episode.
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How to Create and Use Student Avatars in Your Classroom
We can't hide from it. Digital life is here to stay and children love it! Avatars are one form of digital life that is becoming a popular tool in classrooms and can serve in a number of capacities. This blog article outlines ten ways you can use student avatars in the classroom environment.
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A Heart-warming Story Helping Children Face Bullying
Bullying is an issue that affects all children on some level - and if not addressed early on, it can have severe psychological consequences. Statistics indicate that it’s only getting worse.
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Setting Up Your Classroom - Where To Begin?
Looking around an empty classroom at the beginning of a new school year can be daunting...but it also presents a fantastic opportunity!