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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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10 Women's History Month Activities for Kids to Bring Her Story to Life in the Classroom
Get Women's History Month ideass for the classroom to bring her story alive for elementary students. From reading challenges to female character analysis ideas to ways to honor women in their own communities, these ideas are perfect for kids.
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70 Fun + Fascinating Women’s History Month Facts to Inspire Your Students
Explore a list of fun Women's History Month facts to share with your students this March (or any time of year!), plus ways to incorporate these kid-friendly facts into your lesson planning!
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70 1st Grade Books to Add to Your Classroom Reading Corner This Year
Wondering which 1st grade books you should add to your classroom library? Look no further! We have a list of 70 that are teacher (and student) approved!
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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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21 Read Across America Day Ideas for Kids to Bring Joy of Reading to Your Classroom
Liven up Read Across America Day in the classroom with activities for kids that will get students excited to read!
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12 Fun Super Bowl Ideas & Activities From Teachers Around the US
Not sure how to harness the Super Bowl excitement to get students engaged in the classroom? Use these ideas to bring football into your math class, set up a Super Bowl bulletin board, and more.
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25 Black History Month Bulletin Board Ideas to Honor and Educate
Get Black History Month bulletin board ideas from teachers across the country to inspire your students (and you!).
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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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11 Groundhog Day Activities for Kids Plus Fun Groundhog Books for Your Classroom!
Celebrate Groundhog Day in the classroom with activities for kids that are packed with learning about science, math, and more!
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Teacher Maternity Leave: A Planning Guide for Your Whole Pregnancy
Explore teacher maternity leave laws and tips with a checklist to get your classroom ready for your long-term substitute.
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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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26 Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Ideas for a Lovable Classroom Display
From quotes to love and heart themes, these Valentine's Day bulletin board ideas will surely bring a smile to your students' faces and brighten the classroom.
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22 Fun Groundhog Facts to Share With Your Class on Groundhog Day
Need fun groundhog facts to share with your students this Groundhog Day? Find out what groundhogs eat, where they live and why we let them predict the weather!
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25 Fun Indoor Recess Games & Activities That Can Save Teachers' Day (And Their Sanity)
Need indoor recess games and activities that will let the kids get a real break? Try these fun games for kids from kindergarten through middle school, including activities that will get them up and moving around.
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How to Teach 1st Grade — The Ultimate Guide to What to Do, What to Buy and What to Teach
Looking for tips on teaching first grade? Our comprehensive 1st grade teacher guide will answer all your questions from what to buy to how to prepare for the first day of school and what to do throughout the school year.
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What Can Teachers Write Off on Taxes in 2024? A Dive Into Educator Tax Deductions
What can teachers write off on their income taxes in 2024? Here's a look at the educator expense teacher deductions, plus a few you might miss!
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50 Fun 100th Day of School Project Ideas for Teachers to Add to Their List
Use this teacher-created list of 100th Day of School projects to give students ideas or complete in the classroom!
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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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10 Best Pencil Sharpeners for the Classroom — Recommended by Teachers
Need new pencil sharpeners in your classroom? We've rounded up 10 best pencil sharpeners recommended by teachers to get you started.
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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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How to Get Students to Follow Instructions the First Time — Teacher-Tested Tricks
Is following instructions a challenge for your students? Try these teacher-tested tips to help your students learn to listen and follow directions more closely.
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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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4 December Awareness Months to Enhance Your Classroom Activities
Bring December awareness months into the classroom with ideas tailor-made for teachers!
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30 Holiday + Christmas Classroom Door Decorations That Jingle All the Way
We have 30 creative Christmas door decorations that you and your students will love!
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12 Thanksgiving Books for Kids to Read Aloud in the Classroom This Holiday
Add these fun Thanksgiving books for kids to your classroom library to celebrate the holiday season while teaching about compassion, gratitude and the spirit of giving!
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13 Christmas Games for Kids + Holiday Fun for an Inclusive Classroom Celebration
These Christmas games for kids are teacher-approved, plus there are winter games for a fun and inclusive holiday party in the classroom!
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The Best Ways to Use Classroom Timers (Plus Our Favorite Timed Activities for Teachers)
Check out teachers' favorite classroom timer ideas, including fun timed activities for morning meeting, brain breaks and more!
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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!