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9 Brilliant Ways Tap Lights Can Be Used in the Classroom
Tap lights, puck lights, push lights: Whatever you call them, here are great ways to use them in your classroom!
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What Is SATPIN: How to Teach Letter Sounds With These 6 Letters
What is SATPIN? These 6 letters are key when it comes to how to teach kids letter sounds!
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What Goes on a Focus Wall? Everything You Need to Get Started
What goes on a focus wall? These focus wall and focus board ideas will help you get started!
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What Are Equity Sticks? How to Implement Them in Your Classroom
What are equity sticks or pick sticks? Find out if this tool is right for your classroom.
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9 Creative Ways to Celebrate Student Success in Your Classroom
Celebrating Student Success is the key to motivating students, building self-esteem and creating a positive classroom culture. Find out how with these brilliant ways to make your students shine.
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8 Fun Attention Getters to Refocus Your Classroom and Get Back on Track
Need some new attention getters to grab your students' attention and help them refocus? Try these attention grabbing strategies for the classroom!
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Simple But Fun Elementary Science Experiments to Try in Your Classroom
These simple science experiments for elementary schoolers are fun and easy to do in the classroom or send home for students to try with their parents!
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Math Anchor Chart Ideas You're Going to Want to Steal Right Now
Need math anchor chart ideas? From measuring to fractions, dive into some fun math chart ideas!
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18 Unique Meet the Teacher Ideas + Printables for Every Classroom!
Get organized for your meet the teacher event this back-to-school season with templates, letters, printables and more ideas!
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21 Easy Ways to Teach Students Organizational Skills
Are you wondering how to help your students develop their organizational skills in your classroom? These hints and tips may just help!
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9 Color Coding Strategies for the Classroom to Make the School Day Smoother
Color coding in the classroom isn't just fun; it serves a purpose! Check out these cool color-coding strategies to enhance learning and make the day run more smoothly.
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4 Teacher Desk Alternatives to Try When You Ditch the Desk
Have you been thinking of ditching your teacher desk? Check out some benefits and tips from teachers in the know!
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9 Best Ikea Hacks for the Classroom
Do you love IKEA hacks? From that rolling cart to the wooden spinner, these 9 IKEA hacks for teachers will up your game in the classroom!
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Meet Our Teacher - Natalie Brown
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Content and Resource Manager, Natalie Brown!
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Meet the Author - Jeanne Sager
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Brand and Community Engagement Specialist, Jeanne Sager.
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Meet Our Designer - Alyssa Creagh
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter US Graphic Designer, Alyssa Creagh.
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How to Use Emoji in the Classroom to Hook Your Students on Learning
Wondering how to use emoji as a teacher? From social-emotional lessons to classroom decorating, these emoji teaching resources have you covered.
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What is Dysgraphia? Support and Strategies for Your Classroom
What is dysgraphia? How do you support it? Here's what teachers can do to help their students.
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Age-Appropriate Books That Teach Kids About Consent and Body Boundaries
These age-appropriate children's books help teachers teach kids about body safety, good touch bad touch, consent, and body boundaries.
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Meet Our Teacher - Holly Mitchell
Meet our lovely Early Years teacher, Holly! Get to know Holly's passion for teaching, her teaching background, and some of her favourite blogs published.
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Meet Our Teacher - Bronwyn Brady
Meet content creator and podcast host, Bronwyn Brady! Learn all about her teaching experience, passion for education, and her favorite blogs and podcasts over the last few years.
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Meet Our Teacher - Stephanie Mulrooney
Get to know the team behind the resources in our series of team biographies. Meet Teach Starter Resource Producer and in-house poet, Stephanie Mulrooney!
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26 Bits of First Year Teaching Advice You Can Actually Use in a Classroom
This first year teaching advice that you can actually use in the classroom comes from veteran teachers!
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8 End of Year Activities Perfect for Distance Learning and Hybrid Classrooms
These end of year school activities are perfect for distance learning and hybrid classrooms to wind down the year!
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Why Sensory Pathways Are Changing School Hallways for Good
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Absent Students? Here's How to Help Them Catch Up!
Make classroom routine a breeze, even when students are absent! Follow our hints on how to manage and help students catch up on missed work.
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How to Get Organized for Report Cards (The Ultimate Time-Saving Tip)
Do you love the slow slog of collecting data for report cards? Neither do we! Take a look at this hack to save yourself time and make reporting time easier.
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11 Easy Ways to Help Students Manage Perfectionism
Do you have perfectionist students in your classroom? Find out how you can provide support in the classroom with 11 easy and effective teaching ideas.
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If 'Ironic' Were Written by Teachers Instead of Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette's Ironic is iconic. But what if it were re-written by teachers? It hits a little different!
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Teachers Are Using "Among Us" in Seriously Clever Ways in the Classroom
Teacher-approved ideas for using Among Us for social and emotional learning, classroom management, and more!
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Teacher TED Talks You'll Want to Watch!
These TED Talks for teachers are guaranteed to inspire ... and probably make you laugh.
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Teacher Mental Health Tips You Can't Afford to Ignore
Teacher mental health is important. Here are 5 practical tips to ensure teacher well-being and happiness!