In many parts of the world, winter not only means cold and snow, but day after day without sunshine. These are the endless days when everything seems a little darker and a little harder. But take heart! We asked teachers how they bring sunshine to their students on dull winter days, and they suggested these…
Category: Classroom Decor
50+ Reasons to Finally Buy That Cricut You’ve Been Coveting
We know you’ve been eyeing a Cricut for a while now. You can do so many cool things with it, but can you really justify the investment? We can’t make that decision for you, but this list of ways to use Cricut in the classroom might finally help you make up your mind. Ready to…
This Teacher Swapped Her Regular Chairs for Flexible Seating—Here’s What Happened
Jaylyn Fisher looked out on her classroom of 24 standard desks and chairs, which were probably older than she was, and wondered if there was a better way. Actually, she knew there was. She remembered articles like this one, linking regular physical movement to better academics. And she thought about studies like this one, linking…
26 Wood Craft Sticks Projects and Ideas for the Classroom
Need some inexpensive ideas for your classroom? Buy a jumbo box of wood craft sticks, because we’ve got lots of cool projects and crafts for you to try! From reading, writing, and arithmetic to classroom management and fun crafts, this list has it all. Note: This article includes Amazon Affiliate links for your convenience. When…
Flexible Seating on a Budget? You Can Do It!
A few years ago, I started to see teacher after teacher on Instagram slowly transform their classroom with flexible seating , going from traditional desks in rows to pseudo coffee shops. I was intrigued. My classroom before: First of all, I love coffee shops myself, so why not spend three-quarters of my life in one?…
This Free Bill of Rights Poster + Lesson Plan Teaches Students to Think Like Real Historians
Want to get your students excited about social studies? Let them interact with primary sources that encourage them to think like real historians. This free Bill of Rights lesson plan and classroom poster helps students build critical thinking skills through fun inquiry-based activities. It’s excerpted from Exploring Primary Sources, a curriculum that uses authentic primary…
Find out Why Better Than Paper Is on Every Teacher’s Wish List
Admit it. Part of the reason you became a teacher was so you could decorate your classroom with awesome bulletin boards, right? Yeah, we get it, and you’re not alone. The only bummer part is putting up the background paper, which tends to fade and become full of holes and rips by the end of…
Printable Recycling Door Kit: Recycle for a Better Today
Show your classroom’s dedication to recycling with this awesome recycling door kit. The printable includes all the letters and artwork you need to make the door. All you have to do is print it out on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper. Then just cut and glue. Try adding some recyclables to the door for…
20 Engaging Ways to Teach With Graffiti Walls
Graffiti walls are a simple, fun, and interactive way to get kids involved in their learning. All you need is a blank whiteboard or some sheets of butcher paper to get started. Kids can write, draw, and express themselves as they learn and review a variety of subjects. Here are some of our favorite graffiti…