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10 Thanksgiving Writing Activities for Elementary Students
Looking for Thanksgiving writing activities to keep your students engaged as the holiday approaches? November is a great time to bring some seasonal fun into your writing lessons! From creative…
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10 Fun Halloween Writing Activities for Elementary Students
Halloween is one of those times of year when your students have a lot on their minds. Costumes, candy, pumpkins, classroom partiesโฆ and somehow you’re still supposed to get them to write!…
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10 Apple-Themed Classroom Ideas for Fall
Apples and September just seem to go together. Thereโs something about bringing apples into the classroom that instantly makes a space feel cheerful, welcoming, and ready for fall. Whether youโre…
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10 Fun Fall Writing Activities for Elementary Students
Fall is one of my favorite times of year to bring a little extra creativity into writing time. The changing leaves, apples, pumpkins, cooler weather, and all the excitement that…
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15 September Bulletin Board Ideas Teachers Can Put Up Fast
September is busy. You’re getting to know a new group of students, figuring out your classroom routines, planning lessons, and trying to make your classroom feel welcoming all at the…
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7 Ways Daily Classroom Slides Make the First Weeks of School Easier
If you’ve ever spent the first few weeks of school repeating the same instructions approximately 47 times a day, you’re definitely not alone. The first few weeks of school are…
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15 Classroom Door Decorating Ideas for Back to School
Your classroom door is one of the first things students see when they arrive at school, so it’s the perfect place to make a fun first impression! Whether you’re going…
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Last-Minute Classroom Setup Checklist: 10 Things to Do Before Students Arrive
Thereโs nothing quite like walking into your classroom a few days before school starts and realizing you have approximately 847 things left to do. The bulletin boards need to be…
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Pastel Classroom Decor with Composition Notebook Style That Makes Back to School Feel Easy (and Fun)
I donโt know who needs to hear this, but pastel classroom decor, composition notebook style, and back to school planning just might be the trio you didnโt know you needed this year. Because…
