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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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42 Fun President Facts for Kids to Share With Your Students
Explore fun and interesting president facts for kids to share with your elementary students on Presidents' Day or during your US history lessons!
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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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13 New Year's Ideas for Teachers to Celebrate With Your Class
Take a look at New Year's activities for kids that teachers can use to bring in the New Year with your students.
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25 Black History Month Facts for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Planning
Add these Black History Month facts for kids to your classroom discussions to broaden understanding of Black history and culture.
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How to Stop Losing Your Voice as a Teacher (11 Expert Tips)
Being a teacher doesn't have to mean losing your voice. Find out how to protect your teacher voice and still manage your 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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12+ Martin Luther King Jr. Activities to Teach Kids About MLK in a Meaningful Way
How do you celebrate MLK Day in the classroom and really honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy? These activities and ideas offer teachers a way to bring Dr. King into lessons all year long.
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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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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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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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9 Drawing Christmas Activities for Kids + How to Draw Videos for the Classroom
Explore directed drawing Christmas activities for kids, including videos on how to draw Santa, a snowman, an elf, and a reindeer perfect for a classroom holiday party!
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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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20 Multiplication Songs for Kids Your Students Won't Stop Singing
Check out multiplication songs our teacher team loves to increase students' skills and enthusiasm for math! We've created a comprehensive list of multiplication songs you can implement in your math classes this year and many years to come.
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20 Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas & Activities That Add Some Holiday Magic
Explore classroom Elf on the Shelf ideas and activities that are easy to reproduce. We've included teachers' favorite ELA and STEAM activities too!
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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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How to Make Slime for Kids (Easiest Recipe Ever, Tested By Teachers!)
Are you looking for an easy slime recipe for kids to use in your classroom? This teacher-tested guide is all you need!
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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.