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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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26 Interesting Revolutionary War Facts for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Plans
These fascinating Revolutionary War facts will help make your history and social studies lessons exciting and thought-provoking for your young learners. See how these facts can be used in the classroom along with answering loaded questions such as how the American Revolution influenced the French Revolution!
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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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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!
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7 Johnny Appleseed Day Activities Elementary Teachers Love
Explore educational apple activities perfect for Johnny Appleseed Day and the back to school season. Browse our ideas to make September a fun start to the new school year!
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Supporting Ambidextrous Kids in the Classroom: What Teachers Need to Know
Is it ok if a child is ambidextrous? An occupational therapist offers tips to help teachers support students who use two hands in the classroom.
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20 Fun Koala Facts for Kids to Spark Classroom Conversation
Share these fun koala facts for kids with your elementary or middle school classes and explore ideas for integrating them into your lesson plans.
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6 Peter Reynolds Books Teachers Recommend (Including The Dot)
Love The Dot? See the Peter Reynolds books teachers recommend you add to your classroom library.
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Enter and Win — Teacher Giveaway for Cricut Maker 3+
Enter our teacher giveaway to win a Cricut Maker 3+ to get ready to go back to school in 2023! No purchase necessary.
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How To Create School Bathroom Rules That Are Fair to Students (And You!)
Find out how to create school bathroom rules and policies that make student bathroom breaks run smoothly without penalizing students for having bodily functions!
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How to Make Classroom Rules Kids Actually Follow (Tips From Veteran Teachers)
Find out how to make classroom rules your students will follow with actionable tips from expert teachers and examples of good rules for elementary and middle school.
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How to Teach Kindergarten — The Ultimate Guide to What to Do, What to Buy and What to Teach
Get ready to teach kindergarten with the ultimate guide to building your classroom and nurturing your kindergartners with tips from veteran teachers!
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How to Stop Tattling in the Classroom: 10 Expert Teacher Tips to End This Behavior
Get teacher tips on how to stop tattling in the classroom and how to help kids tell the difference between tattling and telling.
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6 Classroom Set-Up Ideas Veteran Teachers Swear By
An effective classroom set-up inspires kids to love learning. Find out how to set up a functional, well-configured classroom.
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9 Calm Down Corner Ideas for Teachers (From Teachers)
What's a calm down corner and how do you set one up in the classroom? Explore ideas from teachers like you!
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Teachers Are Adopting Sound Walls Over Word Walls: Should You?
What is a sound wall, and should you replace your classroom word wall with one of these walls instead?
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How to Write an Engaging Lesson Plan (Plus a Printable Lesson Plan Template)
Wondering how to write a lesson plan for your day or week? View lesson plan examples and tips from veteran teachers.
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Classroom Jobs for Students — How to Assign Roles in Your Class
Find out how to successfully assign classroom jobs for students plus get a classroom jobs list to get you started!
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7 Google Forms Every Teacher Can Use + Teacher Tips on Creating Them
Find out how to use Google Forms in your classroom for quizzes, data collection and more, plus more tips from teachers!
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How to Build A Parent Teacher Relationship That Will Help Students Succeed
Build a positive parent-teacher relationship with these teacher-tested tips for getting parents more involved in their kids' education.
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How to Build a Classroom Library That Improves Student Literacy — Teacher-Tested Tips
Building a classroom library? Find out where to find cheap books, how to organize your library, and more teacher tips!
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70+ Fun and Fresh Classroom Theme Ideas for 2023
The best classroom theme ideas for 2023 are here, and they're timeless! Find something to fit every teacher and every grade — from camping to sloths to pretty patterns!
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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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The Best Ways to Use Classroom Timers (Plus Free Digital Timers for Teachers)
These free classroom timers are perfect for teachers to use for classroom management, games and more!
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32 Seriously Cool Back to School Bulletin Board Ideas for 2023
Are you looking for some EASY back to school bulletin board ideas for your classroom? We've got you covered!
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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.