Purposeful Puzzles for Grades PreK-4 by TREND enterprises

DirectionsCreate engaging puzzles on just about any topic. Punch out the pieces from the bulletin board set or cut a poster or learning chart into the number of desired pieces. To make the U.S. Map Puzzle more challenging, you could cut apart the individual states or make small groups of states. Laminate all pieces for … Read more

Rhyme Time Learning Center by TREND enterprises

You’ll also need:Hook-n-loop tapePermanent markerDouble stick tapePlastic zippered binder pocketsAdhesive cup hooks Teachers can create interest and appeal to their learning center by embellishing the background of a presentation board using the Linking Train Classic Accents® Variety Pack. Attach hook-and-loop tape to each train car to create an interactive learning game with the Rhyming Pocket … Read more

10 Qualities of a Good Teacher

10 tips for being a memorable teacher! A good teacher develops and improves throughout their career. So here are some qualities for each of us to be the best teacher we can be: 1. Empathy  Empathy to place oneself in the students’ place to better understand their doubts and problem areas; the better we know … Read more

15 Best Teacher Tote Bags

15 Incredible Teacher Tote Bags You’ll Wish You Discovered Sooner Teachers always have a lot in their hands with toting books, papers to grade, lunch, and personal items. Every teacher has known the challenges of buying just the right bag to carry all their supplies back and forth to school. Teacher tote bags are the … Read more

7 Common Mistakes Made by First-Year Teachers

We’ve all been the new teacher at some point. So lets learn from each other! Every teacher has been a new teacher at some point. And we have all made mistakes that can affect the success of our students in our classroom. So let’s look at some of the most common and easy to fix … Read more

Best Behavior Charts for the Classroom

Classroom behavior charts are the perfect tool to assist you in improving your students’ behavior and classroom tasks. To reward good behavior, incentive charts and motivational stickers also help. A behavior chart is an incentive system that can help teachers and students track individual students’ behavior, activities, and choices around the classroom. Behavior charts are … Read more

10 Best Shoes for Teachers

Is there such as thing as the perfect teaching shoe? We asked ourselves, what are the best shoes for teachers and education professionals? While this might seem like a straightforward question to many, the answer is definitely more complicated. Not just any regular walking shoe will do for teachers if we are going to keep … Read more

5 Ways to Make Goal Setting for Kids a Success!

Goal setting for students is a lifelong lesson! Teachers and parents can sometimes get frustrated with kids’ academic performance. And just like parents have wondered in their homes, educators wonder which is the best method to motivate their kids in their classrooms. And while all kids are different, one aspect that can help is goal … Read more

Classroom Jobs Charts

Classroom job charts are an excellent way to show students’ the importance of taking care of their class environment. Classroom job charts are an excellent way to show students the importance of taking care of their class environment. Getting ideas for job charts is not always easy, so we will show some of the best … Read more

22 Black Pocket Charts & Activities for the Classroom

Black pockets charts are excellent for classroom lessons and storage! And they look cool! Pocket charts have traditionally been blue – we have all seen them while we were students ourselves. However, many teachers have now chosen black pocket charts for their rooms since they occasionally match better with specific classroom decorations and styles. 1. … Read more

Math and Statistics Awareness Month in the Classroom

Celebrate April with STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math awareness month with new math decorations activities! We all know that the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (known as STEM) will continue to grow for decades. But, as with almost any subject matter or activity, the earlier we are properly introduced to it, … Read more

24 March Bulletin Board Ideas and Crafts

March Classroom Themes, Resources, and Lesson Plans! March in the classroom is a delightful time as finally, we begin to feel that Spring is in the air. Searching March bulletin board ideas and crafts are is always a delight since there are many possibilities. For month-long March themes, you can choose to celebrate: Womens’ History … Read more

Free 1-20 French numbers worksheet

How do you say French numbers? Download our free french number with English pronunciation chart! Is it possible to help my child learn French if I don’t speak it myself? If you are not a native French speaker, begin by taking a couple of hours of lessons or using a French English Bilingual Visual Dictionary. … Read more

31 Legitimately Awesome Teacher Mugs

We are in search of the world’s best teacher mug and tumbler. Sometimes unconventional teacher gifts are fun and unexpected, but in reality, one of the most used things in a classroom is just a mug or tumbler to carry our drink. Who of us does not appreciate a great cup of coffee or tea? … Read more

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