Don’t go to Target until you’ve had a chance to take a look at these Target teacher hacks! The creative ideas will make your classroom colorful, fun, and functional all at the same time. Get ready for an awesome Target makeover. Brilliant Target Teacher Hacks for The Classroom Target was made for teachers! Its Dollar Spot is packed […]
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Classroom Job Application
Activity for ages 5 to 7. Back to school is all about procedures, procedures, and more procedures! As teachers, we know that establishing a smooth running classroom takes time and effort but leads to a MUCH more successful school year. Classroom jobs are one of my favorite ways to involve my students in the day […]
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15 Flexible Seating Ideas
Flexible seating has become all the rage in elementary school classrooms. Rather than confining kids to traditional tables and chairs, teachers are giving students lots of different seating options so that children can take control of their learning and find a classroom work space that feels best to them. Get inspired by this roundup of our favorite flexible […]
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24 Soothing Calm Down Jars
Calm down jars offer a quick way to refocus kids and help them manage difficult emotions. It’s hard to keep feeling angry or upset when there is such a mesmerizing bottle in your hands! These calm down jars include more than just glitter, and offer nearly endless ways to play. Whether you’re looking for a basic […]
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Morning Greetings That Rock!
Activities for ages 3 to 6. Whether you’re new to morning greetings and need a few ideas to get started or you’re a morning greeting veteran looking for ways to mix things up, these six favorites are for you! The playful ideas are perfect for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. Print the free morning greeting […]
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15 Awesome Teaching Tips
I totally geek out on genius teaching tips! You too?! This batch of brilliant teacher hacks is sure to make your school days run more smoothly. Check them out and then hop over and snag our free lesson plan book too! With just a few minutes of prep, you’ll save tons of time and sanity! […]
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EDITABLE Guided Reading Binder
Looking for a simple way to stay organized and track student progress all year long? Our EDITABLE Guided Reading Binder includes everything you need: binder covers, section dividers, divider tabs, binder spines, alphabet and sight word assessments, student data sheets and so. much. more. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Peek Inside Inside […]
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Back to School Ideas for Teachers
Back to school season is here and these top notch ideas for teachers are sure to make it the best one yet. Check out our huge collection of free teaching printables, community building activities, games, bulletin boards, and even a few end of the first day gifts students will love. We hope these back to school […]
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15 Simple Ways to Differentiate
Classrooms are fuller than ever and with large class sizes comes even more learning styles. These 15 simple ways to differentiate are easy ways to meet the needs of a variety of learners – from sensory kids who crave extra input to children who love to wiggle and even highly capable kids who need to take activities […]
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5 Tips for Teaching High Energy Students
High energy students. You’ve known a few in your time. You’ve taught a few. You’re the parent to a few. It takes energy just to keep up with these kids, let alone to teach them. And with the pressures of standardized testing, with kindergarten being the new first grade, teaching high energy students can be challenging […]
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Classroom Management Hacks
The hardest part of teaching is the thing they don’t cover in teachers’ education programs – classroom management! It’s what makes a day turn from jump-to-the-sky-amazing to don’t-want-to-ever-come-back-again-awful. Classroom management is undoubtedly one of the hardest teaching skills to learn, but these tried and true tips and tricks will help you focus students’ attention, manage behavior issues and […]
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32 Must-Try Classroom Management Tips
Ideas for ages 3 to 8. Classroom management is a critical piece of any successful school year. Students must know how to wait their turn, work out conflicts, stay on task…. There are so, so many components teachers need to orchestrate well in order for learning to happen. Our roundup of 32 must-try classroom management hacks includes our favorite tips for reinforcing […]
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