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26 Fun Facts About the Moon for Kids That Teachers Can Use in the Classroom
Learn fun facts about the moon to inspire your kids in your class about space, plus teacher tips to help you incorporate moon facts into your lesson plans.
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May Awareness Months + Heritage Months to Honor in Your Classroom
Explore essential May awareness months and May heritage (history) months to celebrate in your classroom this year!
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Setting Boundaries Your Students Will Respect: Tips From Veteran Teachers
How do you get student respect in your elementary classroom? Find out how to set boundaries with tips from expert teachers!
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How to Establish a Teacher and Student Relationship Kids Will Remember
Learn how to create a teacher-student relationship your students will remember and cherish with tips from expert teachers.
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7 New Student Orientation Tips to Welcome a Child Into an Established Classroom
Being a new student in an established classroom can be incredibly daunting! Help new students settle into your routine with our 7 tips!
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What Is PBIS? Everything Teachers Need to Know About This Positive Behavior Framework
Is your school implementing PBIS? Find out what this framework for behavior is all about, get ideas for PBIS rewards and, of course, learn what PBIS stands for!
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What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? A Teacher Guide to Supporting Kids With SPD
Students with Sensory Processing Disorder are in every classroom. Find out what it is and how you can support children with SPD in your classroom.
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10 Anchor Chart Ideas You're Going to Want to Steal for Your Classroom
These anchor chart ideas for reading, math, morning routines, and more are some of the best for the classroom and begging for teachers to try them!
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Quick + Simple Mindfulness Activities for Kids in the Classroom
Check out these mindfulness activities for kids that can work in a classroom setting. They take just 5 to 10 minutes a day for social and emotional learning!
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53 Teacher Favorite 5th Grade Books for Mentor Texts and Classroom Read-Alouds
Explore 5th-grade books perfect for mentor texts, classroom read-alouds and more – all suggested by our teacher team! These books will captivate your young learners and spark important discussions in and outside the classroom.
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50 Fun Facts About Earth for Kids to Fascinate Your Elementary Students
Explore fun facts about Earth for kids to use in your elementary classroom, plus teacher tips on how to incorporate these into your lessons!
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April Awareness and Heritage Months Every Teacher Can Use
Explore essential April awareness months and April history months that can be easily implemented in your spring lessons.
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What Is Mirror Writing? Everything Teachers Need to Know About Letter Reversal
Do your students reverse their letters? Learn why students struggle with mirror writing and how to help them.
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23 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers to Lift You Up When You're Down
These inspirational quotes about teachers and teaching come from writers, actors ... even presidents! Do you, or someone you know, need a little reminder of just how awesome teachers are?
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What Is the CBEST Exam? Everything You Need to Know to Ace This Teacher Test
Everything you need to know about the CBEST exam to teach in California (or even substitute teach) is here, in one easy guide!
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How to Make an Origami Transforming Ninja Star With Sticky Notes
Learn how to make a cool origami transforming star with your students this school year.
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6 March Awareness Months + History Months to Celebrate in Your Classroom
Use these March awareness month ideas to save time on lesson planning while celebrating important topics such as women's history, nutrition, and conservation in the classroom.
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11 March Madness Ideas to Dribble Into Your Elementary Classroom This School Year
Take the madness out of lesson planning and use some of these clever game ideas, basketball-themed activities, and ready-to-print resources for March Madness this year.
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How to Make International Women's Day Count in the Classroom This Year
Explain International Women's Day to the kids in your classroom, and give this holiday real meaning to your students.
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The Best Class Pets and the Worst to Keep in a Classroom (Plus How to Get Grants for Your Pet!)
See the best and worst class pets plus find out how to get teacher grants to pay for a free pet for your classroom!
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17 Fun St. Patrick's Day Facts for Kids to Share in Your Classroom
Try these fun St. Patrick's Day facts for kids as a classroom fact of the day to celebrate being Irish for a day!
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How to Do a Wrinkled Heart Classroom Activity to Fight Bullying
What is the wrinkled heart activity? Find out how to use this anti-bullying tool in the classroom.
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How to Be a More Culturally Responsive Teacher in Elementary School: Simple Ways to Get Started
What does it mean to be a culturally responsive teacher? Explore simple fixes you can make in your classroom to be more inclusive overall.
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10 Benefits of Classroom Games for Kids (And Teachers Too)
Learning games have changed the classroom, but what is really going on? Here's what the research says about playing games in the classroom!
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6 Famous Artists for Kids to Study + Classroom Art Activities for Elementary School
Explore easy art activities for kids inspired by famous artists around the world, plus artists students can study for biography projects in elementary school.
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What Is a Bar Model? How to Use This Math Problem-Solving Method in Your Classroom
The Bar Model is a popular strategy for mathematical problem solving, so how do you use it in your classroom, and should you?
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5 Secrets to Classroom Transitions That Actually Work
What are classroom transitions, and why are they important? Try these classroom transition strategies to save time during the school day!
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How to Get Permanent Marker Off a Whiteboard + More Must-Try Teacher-Cleaning Hacks
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers — from tips for getting permanent marker off the whiteboard to getting rid of that funky smell!
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Teaching Higher-Order Thinking Skills: Here's Why It Matters Matters So Much
See why higher-order thinking matters and how teachers can teach critical and creative thinking in their classrooms.
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9 Secrets to a Calm Classroom Environment from Expert Teachers
Creating a calm and peaceful learning environment is easier than you think with tips from teachers who have been there.
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10 Scaffolding Teaching Strategies You Need to Try in the Classroom
What is scaffolding in education and why is scaffolding teaching so important for students? Try these strategies to make it work for your learners!
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10 Earth Hour 2023 Ideas for Teachers to Bring Sustainability Into the Classroom
How do you celebrate Earth Hour in the classroom? Explore ideas for teachers plus free downloads to help make your classroom more sustainable and green.