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16 Best Classroom Pets, According to Teachers
Plus, how to apply for a grant to make one part of your classroom community.
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Grades:
Kindergarten
Check Out How This TikTok Teacher Builds a Thinking Classroom … in Kindergarten!
Can 5-year-olds figure out subtraction on their own?
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What Is a Root Word? (Plus Ideas for Teaching Them)
Build vocabulary from the ground up.
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Grades:
Elementary School
31 DIY Fidget Toys That Are Easy and Inexpensive to Make
Because kids don't need to sit perfectly still to learn.
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43 Best Fidget Toys for Kids To Help Them Focus in the Classroom
Keep their hands busy and their minds focused.
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19 Best Teacher Desks for the Classroom
They're teacher-approved!
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Grades:
High School
An In-Depth Look at the Binder System This Teacher Swears By
It's like a living portfolio and interactive notebook all in one!
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The BIG List of Dollar Store Hacks for Teachers
Save big bucks without scrimping on the learning fun.
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Our Top 20 Back-to-School Classroom Picks From Staples.com
We're all about the classpacks.
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50 Best Teacher Backpacks That Make It Easier To Tote Everything You Need
They're not just for students anymore.