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Unlock tried and tested classroom activities, teaching strategies from our expert teacher team, and classroom management tips to cater to your students' needs. Fill your teacher toolkit with fresh trends, the latest education research and more ways to unleash your teaching superpowers!
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21 Epic Last Day of School Activities to Kick Off Summer Break
Looking for easy last day of school ideas for elementary or middle school? These quick and fun end of year classroom activities will help you finish off your year just right!
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10 Easy Father's Day Ideas for the Classroom Dads Will Love
Father's Day is just around the corner, check out these easy yet cute Father's Day ideas for the classroom!
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How to Make an Exploding Gift Box for Mother's Day With Your Students
Learn how to make an exploding gift box with your students this Mother's Day to expand their engineering skills while creating something special for Mom or another special person.
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12 Creative + Classroom-Tested Mother's Day Crafts for Kids to Try This School Year
These Mother's Day crafts for kids get the teacher stamp of approval for the classroom.
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Climate Change Education: Where Should Teachers Even Start?
Climate change education is increasingly important — here's how to teach elementary students about climate change, including resources for teachers.
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How to Make Composting in the Classroom Fun (And Educational) for Kids
Want to start a compost bin in the classroom and wondering how to make composting for kids fun? We walk you through the process step by step.
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8 Easter Math Activities That Bring Springtime Fun Into School
These quick and easy Easter math activities and math center ideas bring spring into the classroom and can be holiday focused or not!
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10 Fun Easter Bunny Craft Ideas + Curriculum-Aligned Activities for the Classroom
These bunny crafts are perfect for the classroom whether you celebrate Easter or just want to mark spring with some bunny-inspired activities.
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12 Teacher-Approved Earth Day Activities for Kids to Green Your Classroom (Plus Teacher Freebies)
Make Earth Day count with these fun Earth Day activities for kids in the classroom that incorporate math, science, and more, plus access free seeds, resources, and more for teachers!
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24 St Patrick's Day Activities for Lucky Kids to Try in the Classroom
Try these St. Patrick's Day activities for kids in the classroom! See our teacher team's favorite fun STEM activities, writing challenges, and more — all designed by teachers!
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22 Easter Egg Ideas Every Elementary Teacher Can Use to Engage Their Students
Get plastic Easter eggs? Use these ideas in the classroom to practice sight words, fractions, and so much more!
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17 Presidents' Day 2024 Ideas for Teachers That Go Beyond Washington + Lincoln
These Presidents' Day ideas for kids include fun options for pre-school, kindergarten, first grade, and on up through upper elementary.
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27 Fun Valentine's Day Ideas for Teachers That Your Class Will Love
Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to show appreciation for those around us. Share the love this February 14th with Valentine's Day activities for kids perfect for the classroom.
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15 Valentine's Day Craft Ideas for the Classroom With an Educational Twist
These fun Valentine's Day classroom craft activities are teacher tested and boast an extra boost of education for elementary students.
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69 Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for Kids to Make the Classroom a Kinder Place
Try these random acts of kindness ideas for kids in your classroom for more social and emotional learning or to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day 2023!
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5 Differentiated Teaching Strategies to Implement in Your Classroom
Need help differentiating instruction for your classroom? These differentiated instruction strategies and tips from our teacher team can help get you started.
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13 Meaningful Black History Month Activities for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Plans
Need meaningful Black History Month activities for kids for your lesson plans? Here are teacher-tested ways to mark this month in meaningful ways in your classroom.
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19 Teacher-Tested 100th Day of School Ideas to Celebrate the Big Day in Your Classroom
Celebrate the 100th Day of School in 2023 with easy ideas for your classroom!
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13 New Year's Ideas for Teachers to Celebrate With Your Class
Take a look at New Year's activities for kids that teachers can use to bring in the New Year with your students.
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25 Black History Month Facts for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Planning
Add these Black History Month facts for kids to your classroom discussions to broaden understanding of Black history and culture.
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27 Facts About Martin Luther King Jr. For Kids That Every Teacher Can Use
Explore these teacher-curated Martin Luther King Jr. facts for kids to add to your classroom discussions on MLK Day and throughout the year to bring the civil rights movement into the educational setting.
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16+ Christmas Writing Prompts & Activities for Kids to Add a Jolly Twist to Your Writing Centers
Dive into the holiday spirit with our Christmas writing prompts and activities for elementary students. Kids will have plenty of opportunities to put on their thinking caps and write creatively while simultaneously designing Christmas cards, writing a kind note to a community member and much more.
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6 Fun Spelling Activities & Game Ideas to Add to Your Lesson Plans
Explore our favorite spelling activities that can be used for a variety of grade levels, with ideas for fun games from our teacher team!
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9 Drawing Christmas Activities for Kids + How to Draw Videos for the Classroom
Explore directed drawing Christmas activities for kids, including videos on how to draw Santa, a snowman, an elf, and a reindeer perfect for a classroom holiday party!
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20 Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas & Activities That Add Some Holiday Magic
Explore classroom Elf on the Shelf ideas and activities that are easy to reproduce. We've included teachers' favorite ELA and STEAM activities too!
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Mnemonic Devices for the Planets + Great Lakes, and More Memory Aids Every Teacher Should Know
Explore mnemonic device examples for remembering the order of the planets, the Great Lakes and more fun memory aids for students!
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14 Thanksgiving Classroom Activities That Make for Holiday Fun That's Educational Too
Are you looking for meaningful activities this Thanksgiving? We've got the engaging and fun Thanksgiving activities that your class will love!
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How to Make Slime for Kids (Easiest Recipe Ever, Tested By Teachers!)
Are you looking for an easy slime recipe for kids to use in your classroom? This teacher-tested guide is all you need!
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32 Scary Fun Halloween Crafts, Activities and Games for Elementary Classrooms
Are you looking for Halloween Activities that are fun and educational? Check out these ideas to make your classroom spooky and smart!
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9 Anti-Bullying Activities for the Classroom to Stand Up to Unkindness
Explore anti-bullying activities and ideas for the classroom to help curb bully behavior at school. These teacher-tested tips include actionable ideas for National Bullying Prevention Month and all year-round.
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4 Wildly Fun Halloween Science Experiments to Hook Students on Learning
Explore teachers' favorite fun Halloween science experiments for kids. They include serious levels of ooze, bubble, goop and wow factor!
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6 Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Hangman to Play in Your Classroom
Many teachers and families say Hangman is offensive and inappropriate for kids. Check out some alternatives to hangman teachers can use in the classroom.