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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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28 Genius Classroom Decorating Ideas for 2023
These classroom decorating ideas and hacks cover everything from setting up bulletin boards to finding unique classroom themes so teachers can get things moving for the new school year.
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25 Fun Facts About the Sun for Kids to Share in Your Science Classes
Share these fun facts about the sun with kids in your classroom when teaching about space. Plus, explore teacher tips to help you use sun facts in your lesson plans.
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18 First Day of School Books Teachers Swear By + Complementary Activities
We asked teachers for the best books to read on the first day of school. Here are their favorite children's books for back-to-school time!
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How to Set Up Learning Centers: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers
Utilizing learning centers in your classroom will help your students solidify their understanding of ideas through exploration and independent learning. Use these tips on setting up solid learning centers you can use throughout your teaching career!
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11 Tried and Tested Fine Motor Activities for Preschool + Kindergarten
These fine motor skill activities for preschoolers and kindergartners are simple and fun but effective too!
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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 National Butterfly Day celebrations! Butterflies are great subjects for a variety of classroom lessons including pollination, healthy ecosystems and metamorphosis.
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What Is a Mentor Text? Everything Teachers Need to Know + Handy Book Lists
Find out what a mentor text is, how to use them with your students and titles you can add to your classroom library in this comprehensive teacher guide!
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How to Use the Seesaw App in the Classroom: Tips and Tricks From Other Teachers
See teachers' favorite tips and tricks for using Seesaw in the classroom and for communicating with parents.
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10 Fun Sight Word Games for Elementary Teachers
Make learning sight words fun with games and printables teachers created to make the most of the "fun" in fundamentals!
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20 Fun Sloth Facts for Kids to Use in Your Classroom Science Lessons
Browse fun sloth facts for kids perfect for teaching about the Amazon rainforest, animal life cycle and habitats and more!
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13 Easy End-of-Year Student Gifts That Teachers Love + Kids Do Too
Looking for great end-of-year student gifts? Here are some teacher-approved and easy ideas that are free or inexpensive!
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The Ultimate Kindergarten Graduation Idea Guide for Teachers + Award Ideas for the End of the Year
Need kindergarten graduation ideas for a ceremony both students and families will remember forever? Use our comprehensive teacher guide to organize everything from graduation awards to traditional ceremony alternatives. You'll feel fully prepared for the last day of school!
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26 Fun Facts About the Moon for Kids That Teachers Can Use in the Classroom
Learn fun facts about the moon to inspire your kids in your class about space, plus teacher tips to help you incorporate moon facts into your lesson plans.
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May Awareness Months + Heritage Months to Honor in Your Classroom
Explore essential May awareness months and May heritage (history) months to celebrate in your classroom this year!
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50 Fun Facts About Trees to Share With Your Elementary Students + Lesson Ideas
Explore fun facts about trees that kids love to inspire your students in math, science and more. You'll also find ideas for lesson plans for ELA, math and science!
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Setting Boundaries Your Students Will Respect: Tips From Veteran Teachers
How do you get student respect in your elementary classroom? Find out how to set boundaries with tips from expert teachers!
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13 Teacher-Tested Field Day Games + Activities for Elementary School
These field day games and ideas for activities are perfect for the end of the school year to give students a fun day to remember before summer break.
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How to Establish a Teacher and 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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7 New Student Orientation Tips to Welcome a Child 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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What Is PBIS? Everything Teachers Need to Know About This Positive Behavior Framework
Is your school implementing PBIS? Find out what this framework for behavior is all about, get ideas for PBIS rewards and, of course, learn what PBIS stands for!
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What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? A Teacher Guide to Supporting Kids 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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10 Anchor Chart Ideas You're Going to Want to Steal for Your Classroom
These anchor chart ideas for reading, math, morning routines, and more are some of the best for the classroom and begging for teachers to try them!
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53 Teacher Favorite 5th Grade Books for Mentor Texts and Classroom Read-Alouds
Explore 5th-grade books perfect for mentor texts, classroom read-alouds and more – all suggested by our teacher team! These books will captivate your young learners and spark important discussions in and outside the classroom.
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50 Fun Facts About Earth for Kids to Fascinate Your Elementary Students
Explore fun facts about Earth for kids to use in your elementary classroom, plus teacher tips on how to incorporate these into your lessons!
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April Awareness and Heritage Months Every Teacher Can Use
Explore essential April awareness months and April history months that can be easily implemented in your spring lessons.
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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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6 March Awareness Months + History Months to Celebrate in Your Classroom
Use these March awareness month ideas to save time on lesson planning while celebrating important topics such as women's history, nutrition, and conservation in the classroom.
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11 March Madness Ideas to Dribble Into Your Elementary Classroom This School Year
Take the madness out of lesson planning and use some of these clever game ideas, basketball-themed activities, and ready-to-print resources for March Madness this year.
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The Best Class Pets and the Worst to Keep in a Classroom (Plus How to Get Grants for Your Pet!)
See the best and worst class pets plus find out how to get teacher grants to pay for a free pet for your classroom!
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17 Fun St. Patrick's Day Facts for Kids to Share in Your Classroom
Try these fun St. Patrick's Day facts for kids as a classroom fact of the day to celebrate being Irish for a day!
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How to Be a More Culturally Responsive Teacher in Elementary School: Simple Ways to Get Started
What does it mean to be a culturally responsive teacher? Explore simple fixes you can make in your classroom to be more inclusive overall.
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5 Secrets to Classroom Transitions That Actually Work
What are classroom transitions, and why are they important? Try these classroom transition strategies to save time during the school day!