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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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13 Easy Classroom Door Decorating Ideas for Back to School Time
Get back-to-school ready with easy classroom door decorating ideas for elementary school, with links to printable decorations and a video to show how it's done!
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14 Classroom Organization Ideas Every Teacher Can Use
These elementary classroom organization ideas are teacher-tested and approved! See hacks for organizing school supplies, the classroom closet, and even getting the students more organized!
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How to Print On Sticky Notes + Printable Template!
Find out how to print on Post-It notes or sticky notes, including a template that makes it a snap!
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Celebrating Elementary School Graduation: Teacher Tips for the Big Day
These elementary school graduation ideas can help teachers prepare for a magical day.
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17 Must-Try Classroom Routines for Elementary Teachers
Developing set classroom routines in elementary school helps to prevent distractions that waste time and interfere with learning.
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7 First-Year Teacher Must-Haves: What Veteran Teachers Wish Someone Told Them
These first-year teacher must-haves come straight from veteran teachers who know what you need for your classroom (and what to skip).
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5 Classroom Birthday Bulletin Board Ideas + More Ways to Celebrate Students' Big Days
Use these classroom birthday board ideas and dive into some fun ways to celebrate student birthdays that are absolutely free!
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These Memorial Day Activities for Kids Are Teacher Tested + Approved
Use these Memorial Day activities for kids to mark this important holiday in the classroom with coloring sheets, writing prompts, art activities, and more.
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What Age Do Kids Start School? The Youngest + Oldest Starting Ages in the World
What is the best age for kids to start school? Take a look at kindergarten starting ages around the world!
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How to Add Movement to Your Lessons This National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! What better reason to do some active learning and teach your students the benefits of physical activity?
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What Teachers Need to Tell Parents About Report Cards
Talking to kids about report cards can be a challenge for parents. Here's what teachers can tell parents.
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14 Spring Activities for Kids That Are a Must for Elementary Teachers
Use these spring activities for kids to teach students about clouds, earthworms, rainbows, and more.
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5 Ways to Create Calm on State Testing Days
Use these simple activities to create calm for your students on state testing days.
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Best Books About Bullying to Nip Classroom Behavior in the Bud
Read books about bullying to kids in your classroom to open up discussions about anti-bullying behavior and how to practice kindness and empathy.
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Talking to Kids About Ukraine: How Teachers Can Help Students
How teachers can talk to students about Ukraine, kids' anxiety over the crisis in Eastern Europe, and more expert tips.
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Activities for Fast Finishers to Answer 'I'm Done. Now What?' With
Keep fast finishers and early finishers occupied and academically challenged with these activities perfect for kids who say "I'm done! Now what?"
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10 Best Fun and Educational Podcasts for Kids to Play in the Classroom
What are the best kids podcasts to play in the classroom? These educational podcasts are perfect for teachers or to suggest to parents!
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Marble Jar Reward System for the Classroom: How to Keep Things Positive
Find out how to use the marble jar reward system as a positive behavior reinforcement tool in your classroom.
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Women Empowerment Children's Books Perfect for Women's History Month
Add women's empowerment books to your classroom library to read during Women's History Month and beyond!
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How to Engage Students in Remote Learning: What the Research Says
How do you get students engaged with remote learning? We dove into the research for tips for teachers.
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The Best Free Virtual Field Trips to Take With Students in 2022
Find virtual field trips you can take from the classroom for free — or use while teaching remote students!
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The Best Gender-Neutral Terms for Teachers to Use In Elementary Classrooms
Try these gender-neutral terms to address a class of students in elementary school plus ways to adjust the language to be more gender neutral in the classroom.
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How to Set Up Guided Reading Groups in the Classroom + Activities
Setting up guided reading groups and looking for new guided reading activities? We've got all you need to know about this literacy approach.
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Is the Four Day School Week Worth It? What the Research Says
Is the four-day school week going to replace the five-day schedule? We broke down the benefits and drawbacks in the research.
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These Are the TikTok Challenges Every Teacher Should Know About
From Devious Licks to slap a teacher, here are the TikTok challenges affecting schools and what teachers can do about them.
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Easy Holiday Crafts and Activities for Kids: Frosty, Santa, and More for Your Classroom!
With the holidays just around the corner, we have put together some easy holiday crafts and activities for kids to do in the classroom.
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13 Best Coding Apps for Kids in 2021 (And Most Are Free!)
Our teachers' favorite coding apps for kids, many of which are free to use in the classroom!
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Fun Activities to Teach Coding in Elementary School
Fun ways to practice Hour of Code and teach coding in the elementary school classroom all year long!
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8 Fun Christmas Food Ideas for Classroom Holiday Parties
Fun and festive Christmas foods to make for your classroom holiday party or holiday play!
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10 Creative Kindness Activities for Kids: Celebrate World Kindness Day!
Explore 10 beautiful ways educators can inspire kindness, including downloadable kindness resources and activities for kids.
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Gratitude Activities for Kids Perfect for Teaching Thankfulness
These printable gratitude activities for kids and teachers are great to use when discussing Thanksgiving in the classroom.
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What's Squid Game? What Teachers Really Need to Know Right Now
How can you tell if kids are playing Squid Game at your school? Here's what teachers need to know about the Netflix show.