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10 Teacher Tips for Writing Truly Effective Report Card Comments
Feel like you need help writing report card comments? These teacher tips can make this part of the teaching job just a little bit easier.
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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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40+ Fun + Funky Art Activities for Kids to Try in the Classroom
These fun art activities for kids and resources are perfect for busy teachers! Teach the elements of art using supplies you already keep in your classroom.
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15 Inspirational Teacher T-Shirts That Are Cute to Boot
They're meaningful, they're colorful, they're entertaining - they're teacher t-shirts with the inspirational words you and your students need to hear!
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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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11 Funny Kid Test Answers That Left Teachers Rolling
Need a giggle? Read these funny answers kids made on tests.
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10 Google Earth Activities for Students That Bring the Wow Factor to Your Lessons
Using Google Earth in the classroom? Try these Google Earth activities kids love!
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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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Water Experiments for Kids That Are a Big Hit in the Classroom
Teach kids about density, refraction of light, and more with these fun water experiments for kids that are easy to create in the classroom.
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6 Popsicle Stick Math Activities (Hands-on Learning for Math Centers)
Are you looking for engaging hands-on math activities? Popsicle Math is the way to go! Take a look at these simple and effective ideas to bring your math centers to life!
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7 Easy Elf Crafts for Kids to Make Before Holiday Break
These absolutely adorable elf crafts for kids and printables for teachers are perfect activities for the last few days before winter break.
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Alternatives to Traditional Homework That Work in Classrooms Around the US
Looking for alternative homework ideas? We looked at what's working for teachers around the country to help you make the choice.
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How to Make Paper Plate Christmas Crafts for Kids: Trees, Reindeer and More!
Turn the frugal paper plate into something fabulous this holiday season with one of these Christmas craft ideas.
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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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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.
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Teaching Narrative Writing: 14 Activities to Help Your Students Learn to Love It
Tips and tricks to use when teaching narrative writing in the classroom.
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Fun Letter Formation Activities for Kids to Teach Early Handwriting
Are you looking for some fun letter formation activities for your classroom? Our ideas have been tried and tested by little hands and teachers too!
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9 Optimistic Closures for Class and Wrap Up Activities for Lessons That Work Like a Charm
Here are some great ways to close out a lesson in the classroom. Closing a lesson well helps students retain information and helps you assess where they are at!
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How to Teach Subitizing: Fun Math Activities for Kids
Looking for new ways to teach subitizing and activities that make subitizing click for kids? Try these ideas!
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Classroom Dinosaur Activities Perfect for Dinovember and All Year-Round
Celebrate Dinovember or just your students' dinosaur love with these dinosaur activities in the classroom that are teacher-tested and approved.
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How to Make Rainbow Soap Foam: A Super Sensory Activity
Find out how to make rainbow soap foam for sensory play or a STEM experiment in the classroom!
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13 Quick and Fun Daily Classroom Fitness Activities
Quick, easy, and fun classroom fitness activities you can do with your students as brain breaks or to get them exercising!
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Step-by-Step Origami Videos for Kids: How to Make Animal Rings
The easiest step-by-step origami videos for kids you'll find, featuring origami animal rings. Great fast-finisher activity for the classroom!
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Video Backgrounds for Teachers (FREE Download)
Download free virtual backgrounds made just for teachers to use on Zoom, in Google Classroom, and more!
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Bitmoji Classroom Ideas for Teachers in School And Teaching Virtually
There are so many fun ways teachers can use Bitmoji in the classroom. Check out this collection of cute and fun ideas your students will love!
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14 Seriously Smart Ways to Use Ziploc Bags in the Classroom
Who would have thought the trusty ziploc bags could be used for so many things when you're a teacher?
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13 Simple Ways to Encourage Students to Ask Questions in Class
Do you have students that don't ask questions in the classroom? Find out how to encourage students to ask questions about a lesson + when they need help!
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How to Convert PDFs to Google Slides (For Google Classroom and More)
Wondering how to convert PDFs into Google Slides? Follow these easy step-by-step instructions! Plus how to use Google Slides offline and more helpful hints!
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11 Nature Walk Activities for Kids to Add to Your Teacher Toolkit
Get outdoors with your students with these fun nature walk activities for kids.
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10 Children's Books That Make Great Procedural Writing Examples
Teaching procedure writing? Use these children's books as procedure text examples kids can relate to!
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How to Talk to Students About Cheating (And Prevent It in the First Place)
Get expert tips on how to talk to students about cheating and how to prevent cheating in your classroom!
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What Is Genius Hour? How to Implement This Tech-y Idea in Your Classroom
This brand new teaching resource pack will help you support students in their own self-directed, open-ended inquiry projects!