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10 Teacher-Approved Earth Day Activities for Kids to Green Your Classroom
Make Earth Day count with these fun Earth Day activities for kids in the classroom that incorporate math, science, and more, plus access free seeds, resources, and more for teachers!
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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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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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10 Fun Easter Bunny Craft Ideas + Curriculum-Aligned Activities for the Classroom
These bunny crafts are perfect for the classroom whether you celebrate Easter or just want to mark spring with some bunny-inspired activities.
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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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8 Easter Math Activities That Bring Springtime Fun Into School
These quick and easy Easter math activities and math center ideas bring spring into the classroom and can be holiday focused or not!
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12 St Patrick's Day Activities for Lucky Kids to Try in the Classroom
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in the classroom calls for fun STEM activities, writing challenges, and more — all designed by teachers!
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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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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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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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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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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.
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20+ Quick Math Warm-Up Ideas for Elementary Math Teachers
Daily math warm-ups are intended to be a quick warm-up of the brain. Here are some easy ideas for elementary math teachers.
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6 Valentine's Day Craft Ideas for the Classroom With an Educational Twist
These fun Valentine's Day classroom craft activities are teacher tested and boast an extra boost of education for elementary students.
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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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10 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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16 Presidents' Day 2023 Ideas for Teachers That Go Beyond Washington + Lincoln
These Presidents' Day ideas for kids include fun options for pre-school, kindergarten, first grade, and on up through upper elementary.
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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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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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9 New Year's Ideas for Teachers to Celebrate With Your Class
Stop the search! We've got the best New Year's resources and activities for the classroom to help you bring in the New Year with your students.
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Teacher-Tested 100th Day of School Ideas to Celebrate the Big Day in Your Classroom
Celebrate the 100th Day of School in 2023 with easy ideas for your classroom!
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How to Make a Puppet Out of a Paper Bag: Fun with Christmas Puppets
Instructions to make a puppet out of a paper bag plus Christmas puppet templates, teacher ideas, and more ways to use the puppets in the classroom!
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17 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 Use Would You Rather Questions for Kids to Spark Classroom Discussions
Would You Rather questions are a fun game for kids. Find out how to use them in your classroom to engage students' critical thinking skills.
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4 Directed Drawing Christmas Activities for Kids + How to Draw Videos
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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15 Elf on the Shelf Classroom Ideas That Add Some Holiday Magic
These classroom Elf on the Shelf ideas are easy to reproduce, even for busy teachers!
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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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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!