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13 Black History Month Bulletin Board Ideas to Honor and Educate
Start important student discussions with a Black History Month bulletin board. Here are some inspirational ideas from teachers across the country!
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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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3 Secrets to Effective 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 teaching critical and creative thinking in their classrooms.
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10 Creative Ways to Get Kids to Recycle in Your Classroom + Free Recycling Options for Teachers
How to encourage kids to recycle in your classroom + free recycling programs that earn teachers cash and school supplies!
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13 Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Ideas for a Lovable Classroom
From quotes to love and heart themes, these Valentine's Day bulletin board ideas will surely bring a smile to your students' faces and brighten the classroom.
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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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What Can Teachers Write Off on Taxes in 2023? A Dive Into Tax Deductions
What can teachers write off on their income taxes in 2023? Here's a look at the educator expense teacher deductions plus a few you might miss.
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16 Environmental Activities for Students to Encourage Sustainability in Your Classroom
These sustainability activities for the classroom can be incorporated right into your environmental education activities to help students grow!
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11 Read Across America Day Activities for Kids to Bring Joy of Reading to Your Classroom
Liven up Read Across America Day in the classroom with activities for kids that will get students excited to read!
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20 Fun Indoor Recess Games That Will Save the Day (And Your Sanity)
Need indoor recess games that will let the kids get a real break? Try these fun games for kids from kindergarten through middle school!
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60+ Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for Kids to Make the Classroom a Kinder Place
Try these random acts of kindness ideas for kids in your classroom for more social and emotional learning or to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day 2023!
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9 Meaningful Black History Month Activities for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Plans
Are you looking for meaningful Black History Month activities for kids? Here are teacher-tested ways to mark this month in meaningful ways in your classroom.
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50 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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26 Call and Response Ideas for the Classroom From Music, Movies and More
New call and response ideas for the classroom will help grab student attention and make for a more fun atmosphere for your students.
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17 Winter Bulletin Board Ideas to Warm Up the Classroom This Season
Warm up the classroom with winter bulletin board ideas from teachers around the US!
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16 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 Tips for Acing Your Teacher Observation and Calming Those Nerves
When's your next teacher observation? Love them or hate them, we've got the hints and tips to get you through with flying colors!
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24 Author's Purpose Anchor Charts and Activities to Inspire Your Teaching
Try these author's purpose anchor charts in your classroom to inspire your students!
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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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How to Create Inclusive Classroom Holiday Celebrations: 7 Teacher Tips
Here's how to make your classroom inclusive throughout the December holiday season.
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18 Holiday Bulletin Board Ideas That Will Make Your Classroom Cozy
Check out some of our favorite winter bulletin board ideas from teachers across the country. Some of these designs will be relevant even after the holidays!
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10 Holiday + Christmas Classroom Door Decorations That Jingle All the Way
Christmas is coming! How will you make your classroom merry and bright? We have 10 creative Christmas door decorations that you and your students will love!
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30 Fun Science Fair Project Ideas for Teachers to Share With Their Students
Need science fair project ideas for 3rd graders or 5th graders? This list of educational ideas is perfect for teachers to help students prepare for the elementary science fair.
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11 Growth Mindset Strategies That Help Your Students Grow as Learners
Wondering how to develop a growth mindset in the classroom? Try these easy strategies to reset how students think about failure.
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December Awareness Months to Enhance the Holiday Classroom
Bring December awareness months into the classroom with ideas tailor-made for teachers!
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40+ Education Acronyms Every Elementary Teacher Needs to Know
Acronyms used in schools got you confused? This list of education acronyms makes sense of all those letters for teachers!
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12 Thanksgiving Classroom Activities for Holiday Fun Kids Love
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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10 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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11 Veterans Day Activities for Kids to Try in the Classroom This Year
Looking for Veterans Day activities for kids that you can use in the classroom to mark the important holiday? These ideas incorporate important ELA skills and more for your students.
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Wildly Fun Halloween Science Experiments for the Classroom
Don't miss these fun and educational Halloween science experiments. They include serious levels of ooze, bubble, goop, and wow factor!