It’s almost International Literacy Day! No one understands how critical literacy is to academic success more than teachers do. That’s why we’re sharing nine effective literacy center ideas targeting everything from oral language, letter shapes and sounds, and word building, to sentence and paragraph construction! Plus, all these center ideas incorporate learning magnets, making […]
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The first day of school gives us all the feels! ❤️ Teachers and students alike may be feeling excited, nervous, shy, and even a bit silly. Fun and engaging activities that help your students learn about each other – and about you and your expectations – go a long way toward making everyone comfortable […]
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A neat, tidy, and comfortable classroom is a key contributor to a successful school year (and saving a teacher’s sanity). Below are a few fun, easy, out-of-the-box classroom organization and classroom management ideas: 1. Hanging Curtains You may not think of curtains as management tools, but making the environment more comfortable by blocking bright […]
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In addition to all of the curricular content we’re charged with teaching each year (and the music and the art and the holiday parent gifts and…), one of our most important goals as teachers is to help turn our students into productive, positive, and emotionally-intelligent members of society! Helping students learn social and emotional (SEL) […]
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Teachers, let’s face it. Classroom clutter can get out of hand! We know your goal is to create a colorful and stimulating learning environment. But between the materials you need for instruction, what you need on hand for your students, and your classroom décor, things can sometimes get crazy—and fast! But it doesn’t have to […]
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By now, hopefully, you’ve enjoyed endless relaxation at the pool (yeah, right!) and are beginning to look toward next year. If you’re ready to turn your thoughts to the fall, we’ve got some brand new, magnetic products specifically designed to make your teaching life easier. Make the 2016-2017 school year your most organized yet, with […]
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