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How to Teach Subitizing: Fun Math Activities for Kids
Looking for new ways to teach subitizing and activities that make subitizing click for kids? Try these ideas!
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Does Focusing on "Learning Loss" Hold Kids Back in the Long Run?
Is the learning loss hype bad for our students in the long run?
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Classroom Dinosaur Activities Perfect for Dinovember and All Year-Round
Celebrate Dinovember or just your students' dinosaur love with these dinosaur activities in the classroom that are teacher-tested and approved.
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How to Make Rainbow Soap Foam: A Super Sensory Activity
Find out how to make rainbow soap foam for sensory play or a STEM experiment in the classroom!
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13 Quick and Fun Daily Classroom Fitness Activities
Quick, easy, and fun classroom fitness activities you can do with your students as brain breaks or to get them exercising!
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Step-by-Step Origami Videos for Kids: How to Make Animal Rings
The easiest step-by-step origami videos for kids you'll find, featuring origami animal rings. Great fast-finisher activity for the classroom!
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Video Backgrounds for Teachers (FREE Download)
Download free virtual backgrounds made just for teachers to use on Zoom, in Google Classroom, and more!
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Bitmoji Classroom Ideas for Teachers in School And Teaching Virtually
There are so many fun ways teachers can use Bitmoji in the classroom. Check out this collection of cute and fun ideas your students will love!
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14 Seriously Smart Ways to Use Ziploc Bags in the Classroom
Who would have thought the trusty ziploc bags could be used for so many things when you're a teacher?
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13 Simple Ways to Encourage Students to Ask Questions in Class
Do you have students that don't ask questions in the classroom? Find out how to encourage students to ask questions about a lesson + when they need help!
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How to Convert PDFs to Google Slides (For Google Classroom and More)
Wondering how to convert PDFs into Google Slides? Follow these easy step-by-step instructions! Plus how to use Google Slides offline and more helpful hints!
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11 Nature Walk Activities for Kids to Add to Your Teacher Toolkit
Get outdoors with your students with these fun nature walk activities for kids.
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10 Children's Books That Make Great Procedural Writing Examples
Teaching procedure writing? Use these children's books as procedure text examples kids can relate to!
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How to Talk to Students About Cheating (And Prevent It in the First Place)
Get expert tips on how to talk to students about cheating and how to prevent cheating in your classroom!
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What Is Genius Hour? How to Implement This Tech-y Idea in Your Classroom
This brand new teaching resource pack will help you support students in their own self-directed, open-ended inquiry projects!
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9 Brilliant Ways Tap Lights Can Be Used in the Classroom
Tap lights, puck lights, push lights: Whatever you call them, here are great ways to use them in your classroom!
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What Is SATPIN: How to Teach Letter Sounds With These 6 Letters
What is SATPIN? These 6 letters are key when it comes to how to teach kids letter sounds!
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What Goes on a Focus Wall? Everything You Need to Get Started
What goes on a focus wall? These focus wall and focus board ideas will help you get started!
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Do Masks Affect Children's Speech? What Teachers Need to Know
Do masks hurt children's speech and language development? Find out what experts say teachers can do.
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What Are Equity Sticks? How to Implement Them in Your Classroom
What are equity sticks or pick sticks? Find out if this tool is right for your classroom.
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9 Creative Ways to Celebrate Student Success in Your Classroom
Celebrating Student Success is the key to motivating students, building self-esteem and creating a positive classroom culture. Find out how with these brilliant ways to make your students shine.
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8 Fun Attention Getters to Refocus Your Classroom and Get Back on Track
Need some new attention getters to grab your students' attention and help them refocus? Try these attention grabbing strategies for the classroom!
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Simple But Fun Elementary Science Experiments to Try in Your Classroom
These simple science experiments for elementary schoolers are fun and easy to do in the classroom or send home for students to try with their parents!
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Math Anchor Chart Ideas You're Going to Want to Steal Right Now
Need math anchor chart ideas? From measuring to fractions, dive into some fun math chart ideas!
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18 Unique Meet the Teacher Ideas + Printables for Every Classroom!
Get into the back-to-school groove with meet the teacher templates, letters, printables and more ideas for this big night!
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21 Easy Ways to Teach Students Organizational Skills
Are you wondering how to help your students develop their organizational skills in your classroom? These hints and tips may just help!
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9 Color Coding Strategies for the Classroom to Make the School Day Smoother
Color coding in the classroom isn't just fun; it serves a purpose! Check out these cool color-coding strategies to enhance learning and make the day run more smoothly.
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How to Create a Positive Learning Environment Where Students Thrive
How do we encourage a positive learning environment with help from our students? Your students will become engaged and motivated learners with these simple ideas.
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19 First Day of School Ideas + Printables for Teachers!
First day of school activities and printables teachers can use for an easy transition back to the classroom.
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4 Teacher Desk Alternatives to Try When You Ditch the Desk
Have you been thinking of ditching your teacher desk? Check out some benefits and tips from teachers in the know!
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9 Best Ikea Hacks for the Classroom
Do you love IKEA hacks? From that rolling cart to the wooden spinner, these 9 IKEA hacks for teachers will up your game in the classroom!
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Meet Our Teacher - Natalie Brown
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Content and Resource Manager, Natalie Brown!