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Featured Teaching Resources
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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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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!
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24+ Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas Teachers Will Gobble Right Up
It's that time of year to brainstorm some Thanksgiving bulletin board ideas! Teachers will love these easy design ideas incorporating turkeys and gratitude.
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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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20 Fun Facts About Mars to Get Kids Excited About Your Space Lessons
Add these fun facts about Mars to your lesson plans — plus see our teacher team's favorite ways to use them in classroom activities!
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10 Red Ribbon Week Ideas to Bring Drug-Free Discussions to Life in Your Classroom
Use these Red Ribbon Week ideas to decorate your classroom and get students talking about what it means to be drug-free.
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14 Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Ideas Guaranteed to Win Your School Contest
Check out Red Ribbon Week door decorating ideas created by teachers to give you the edge on your school's door decorating contest!
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6 Teacher-Favorite Veterans Day Books for Kids to Read in Your Classroom
Explore Veterans Day books for kids recommended by teachers from kindergarten through 6th grade, plus activities you can add to your classroom planning.
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20 Veterans Day Activities for Kids to Try in the Classroom This Year
Looking for Veterans Day activities for kids that you can use in the classroom to mark the important holiday? These ideas incorporate important ELA skills and more for your students.
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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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16 Halloween Party Ideas for Teachers to Throw the Ultimate Spooky Classroom Celebration
Explore Halloween party ideas just for teachers, including classroom decor ideas, Halloween party games plus ideas for small items you can hand out to students for the holiday.
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22 Best Halloween Costume Ideas for Teachers for 2023
The best Halloween costume ideas for teachers are here! Explore these fun ideas for elementary and middle school — every costume is school-appropriate!
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12 Easy Halloween Drawings for Kids to Try in Your Classroom This Holiday
Explore easy Halloween drawings for kids that are perfect for the classroom. Take a peek at this teacher-created list for plenty of fresh ideas!
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Fire Safety for Kids: 17 Ideas to Add to Your Lesson Plans This October
Need ideas to teach fire safety for kids? Get ready for Fire Safety Month in the classroom with fun ideas from teachers!
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15 Fun Facts About the Constitution to Get Students Hooked on History
Need facts about the Constitution to use in your social studies classroom? Get kids hooked on history with these fun facts!
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15 International Day of Peace Activities and Books for Your Classroom
Try these peaceful activities to do with your students on the International Day of Peace or anytime throughout the year.
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How to Prep for a Substitute Teacher So You're Never Caught Off Guard
Find out how to create sub plans, what to leave for a sub and more teacher tips!
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29 Teacher Jokes That Will Crack You (And Your Students) Up!
Teacher jokes are good for the soul, and these jokes for kids can help build community plus help your students with long-term memory!