Five Cooperative Learning Activities to do on the First Day of School
The first day of school is full of fresh notebooks, nervous energy, and new beginnings—for students and teachers alike. Do you remember your own first days as a student? The…
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Student Strengths: 100+ Examples to Share With Parents
Teachers spend a lot of time describing where students need support, but it can be tricky to put a student’s strengths into clear words. When writing report card comments, preparing…
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28 G-Rated Movies for School: Classroom-Safe & Teacher Approved
Planning a classroom movie day sounds fun… until you actually try to pick a movie. Finding G-rated movies for school that are engaging, appropriate, and won’t raise eyebrows later can…
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29 Quick Games to Play in the Classroom: Engaging Activities for Elementary Students
Are you searching for quick, engaging games to play in your classroom? Whether you’re transitioning between lessons, looking for ways to reinforce learning concepts, or need to inject some fun…
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100 Opinion Writing Prompts Elementary Teachers Can Use Tomorrow
Teaching writing can often feel like an uphill battle, especially with opinion writing. Encouraging students to express their thoughts and ideas orally isn’t a challenge, but getting them to write…
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76 Fun Attention Getters to Use as Call and Responses in the Classroom
Getting the attention of all students in your busy classroom can be tricky. Attention-getters are a great classroom management tool. Whether your students are deeply engrossed in group work, immersed…
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24 Creative and Fun Ways to Partner Students in the Classroom
You know how important it is for students to be collaborative and work together in the classroom. When students partner effectively and learn to cooperate, it fosters strong communication skills…
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Creative Ways to Use Writing Prompts in the Elementary Classroom
Writing prompts can be incredibly helpful for elementary teachers looking for creative and engaging ways to encourage their students to write. Not only do writing prompts help students develop their…
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The CUBES Math Strategy – Should K-2 Teachers Use It?
Elementary teachers often opt for the CUBES math strategy to tackle word problems, and there’s a good reason for using this math strategy. CUBES is an acronym standing for Circle…
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The Ultimate Guide to Safe Online Research for Elementary Students in 2025
As an elementary teacher, I know firsthand how important it is for students to learn how to conduct safe online research. With the internet being such an integral part of…
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Multiplication Dice Games to Practice Math Facts
Multiplication facts can be challenging for many students. Memorizing facts often requires repeated practice, but worksheets alone can quickly feel repetitive. Multiplication dice games give students a hands-on way to…
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Seasonal Crafts to Support Social-Emotional Learning in the Elementary Classroom
As teachers, the ongoing balancing act of managing academic demands and social-emotional learning can be tricky. We know that it is beneficial for our students to engage in activities that…
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