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12 Thanksgiving Books for Kids to Read Aloud in the Classroom This Holiday
Add these fun Thanksgiving books for kids to your classroom library to celebrate the holiday season while teaching about compassion, gratitude and the spirit of giving!
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14 Thanksgiving Classroom Activities That Make for Holiday Fun That's Educational Too
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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32 Scary Fun Halloween Crafts, Activities and Games for Elementary Classrooms
Are you looking for Halloween Activities that are fun and educational? Check out these ideas to make your classroom spooky and smart!
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50 Fun Facts About Trees to Share With Your Elementary Students + Lesson Ideas
Explore fun facts about trees that kids love to inspire your students in math, science and more. You'll also find ideas for lesson plans for ELA, math and science!
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22 Best Halloween Costume Ideas for Teachers for 2024
The best Halloween costume ideas for teachers are here! Explore these fun ideas for elementary and middle school — every costume is school-appropriate!
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14 Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Ideas Guaranteed to Win Your School Contest
Check out Red Ribbon Week door decorating ideas created by teachers to give you the edge on your school's door decorating contest!
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12 Easy Halloween Drawings for Kids to Try in Your Classroom This Holiday
Explore easy Halloween drawings for kids that are perfect for the classroom. Take a peek at this teacher-created list for plenty of fresh ideas!
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16 Halloween Party Ideas for Teachers to Throw the Ultimate Spooky Classroom Celebration
Explore Halloween party ideas just for teachers, including classroom decor ideas, Halloween party games plus ideas for small items you can hand out to students for the holiday.
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10 Red Ribbon Week Ideas to Bring Drug-Free Discussions to Life in Your Classroom
Use these Red Ribbon Week ideas to decorate your classroom and get students talking about what it means to be drug-free.
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15 International Day of Peace Activities and Books for Your Classroom
Try these peaceful activities to do with your students on the International Day of Peace or anytime throughout the year.
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Fire Safety for Kids: 17 Ideas to Add to Your Lesson Plans This October
Need ideas to teach fire safety for kids? Get ready for Fire Safety Month in the classroom with fun ideas from teachers!
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7 Johnny Appleseed Day Activities Elementary Teachers Love
Explore educational apple activities perfect for Johnny Appleseed Day and the back to school season. Browse our ideas to make September a fun start to the new school year!
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15 Fun Facts About the Constitution to Get Students Hooked on History
Need facts about the Constitution to use in your social studies classroom? Get kids hooked on history with these fun facts!
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15 Teacher-Favorite Grandparents' Day Crafts and More Fun Ideas for the Classroom
Use these fun ideas for Grandparents' Day and National Grandparents' Day crafts in your classroom this holiday!
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18 First Day of School Books Teachers Swear By + Complementary Activities
We asked teachers for the best books to read on the first day of school. Here are their favorite children's books for back-to-school time!
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How to Set Up Learning Centers: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers
Utilizing learning centers in your classroom will help your students solidify their understanding of ideas through exploration and independent learning. Use these tips on setting up solid learning centers you can use throughout your teaching career!
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19 First Day of School Ideas + Printables for Teachers!
Explore these fun first day of school activities and printables teachers can use for an easy transition back to the classroom.
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28 Genius Classroom Decorating Ideas for 2024
These classroom decorating ideas and hacks cover everything from setting up bulletin boards to finding unique classroom themes so teachers can get things moving for the new school year.
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How to Build a Classroom Library That Improves Student Literacy — Teacher-Tested Tips
Building a classroom library? Find out where to find cheap books, how to organize your library, and more teacher tips!
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70+ Fun and Fresh Classroom Theme Ideas for 2024
The best classroom theme ideas for 2024 are here, and they're timeless! Find something to fit every teacher and every grade — from camping to sloths to pretty patterns!
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How to Make Classroom Rules Kids Actually Follow (Tips From Veteran Teachers)
Find out how to make classroom rules your students will follow with actionable tips from expert teachers and examples of good rules for elementary and middle school.
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How to Teach 1st Grade — The Ultimate Guide to What to Do, What to Buy and What to Teach
Looking for tips on teaching first grade? Our comprehensive 1st grade teacher guide will answer all your questions from what to buy to how to prepare for the first day of school and what to do throughout the school year.
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32 Clever Classroom Storage Ideas for the Busy Teacher
This list of classroom storage ideas and hacks for teachers could be just what you need to help you feel more organized. The Teach Starter teacher team is here to help you save you the time it takes to set up your classroom before students arrive for the first day of school with some simple, cheap and clever storage ideas for the classroom.
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How to Create a Classroom Calm Down Corner — 9 Ideas for Teachers
What's a calm down corner and how do you set one up in the classroom? Explore ideas from teachers like you, plus ways to help students destress.
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How to Teach Kindergarten — The Ultimate Guide to What to Do, What to Buy and What to Teach
Get ready to teach kindergarten with the ultimate guide to building your classroom and nurturing your kindergartners with tips from veteran teachers!
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21 Epic Last Day of School Activities to Kick Off Summer Break
Looking for easy last day of school ideas for elementary or middle school? These quick and fun end of year classroom activities will help you finish off your year just right!
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10 Easy Father's Day Ideas for the Classroom Dads Will Love
Father's Day is just around the corner, check out these easy yet cute Father's Day ideas for the classroom!
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Teacher Appreciation Week: 20 Reasons Why Teachers Are Incredible
Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to acknowledge educators for being incredible. Read on for 20 reasons why teachers are super human, how Teacher Appreciation Week got started and teacher gift ideas!
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6 Inclusive Mother's Day and Father's Day Ideas for the Elementary Classroom
Use these ideas to make Mother's Day gifts and Father's Day classroom celebrations more inclusive for your students.
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12 Creative + Classroom-Tested Mother's Day Crafts for Kids to Try This School Year
These Mother's Day crafts for kids get the teacher stamp of approval for the classroom.
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Climate Change Education: Where Should Teachers Even Start?
Climate change education is increasingly important — here's how to teach elementary students about climate change, including resources for teachers.
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18 Activities for Arbor Day to Celebrate Trees in Elementary School
Explore activities for Arbor Day, lesson ideas, teaching resources and videos to make this April a memorable one in your classroom!