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7 Creative Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation

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7 Creative Ways to Thank Fellow Teachers

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner. A great way to show gratitude and appreciation for the teachers who work and live around you is by thanking them in a ... Read More

Fine Motor Skills Handwriting Tools for the Classroom

Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting: Tools for the Classroom

Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

Physical Education

Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

Spring-Themed Creative Writing Prompts for Kids

Celebrations & Themes

Spring-Themed Creative Writing Prompts for Kids

Art Supplies Best Sellers and Must-Haves

Art Supplies Best Sellers and Must-Haves

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The History Behind Teacher Appreciation Week

Celebrations & Themes

The History Behind Teacher Appreciation Week

12 First-Year Teacher Must-Haves

12 First-Year Teacher Must-Haves

Inspire Outdoor Learning through Inquiry

Early Childhood

Inspire Outdoor Learning through Inquiry

Nominate a Classroom in the 2019 Honor Roll

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Tips for Helping Students Work Through Testing Anxiety

Test Taking Tips Anchor Chart Ideas for the Classroom

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Test Taking Tips: Anchor Chart Ideas for the Classroom

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Executive Function Skill Building: Time Management

Student Resources

5 Tips for Better Study Habits and Test Prep Skills

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Social & Emotional Art Projects for the Classroom

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Social & Emotional Learning in Art: 3 Project Ideas

Must Haves for a Social Emotional Learning Classroom Library

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Must-Haves for a Social Emotional Learning Classroom Library

Skillastics Character is Cool PE Class Activity

Physical Education

PE Class Activity: Cooperative Character Building

Social Emotional Learning Ideas for Your Classroom

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Social Emotional Learning Anchor Chart Ideas for Your Classroom

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Spring Sport Themed Relay Races for PE Class

Physical Education

Spring Sport Themed Races for PE Class

Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

Physical Education

Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

Teaching Heart Health in PE Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Physical Education

Teaching Heart Health in PE: Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Skillastics Character is Cool PE Class Activity

Physical Education

PE Class Activity: Cooperative Character Building

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Choosing Between a Weighted or Pressure Vest

Through the Microscope Art Lesson Plan

Art Lesson Plan: Through the Microscope

Must-Haves for Creating a Calming Sensory Space

Must-Haves for Creating a Calming Sensory Space

Fine Motor Skills Handwriting Tools for the Classroom

Fine Motor Skills & Handwriting: Tools for the Classroom

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School Specialty and Mobilize Rescue Partnership

School Specialty and Mobilize Rescue Systems: Supporting Secure Schools

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SSI Guardian School Security Experts Speak at Public Forum

3 Questions for Your School's Safety Plans

Healthy Students

3 Questions for your School’s Safety Plans

Being Aware Things to Think About When Making an Emergency Plan

Healthy Students

Being Aware: Things to Think About When Making an Emergency Plan

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Classroom Organization Must-Haves & Best Sellers

Encouraging Artistic Expression Through Outdoor Learning

Early Childhood

Encouraging Artistic Expression Through Outdoor Learning

Creating a Safe & Supportive Art Classroom Environment

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Creating a Safe & Supportive Art Classroom Environment

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Including More Neurodiversity in Your Classroom Library

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Physical Education

Physical Education and Practicing Self-Awareness & Focus

Social & Emotional Art Projects for the Classroom

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Social & Emotional Learning in Art: 3 Project Ideas

Art Supplies Best Sellers and Must-Haves

Art Supplies Best Sellers and Must-Haves

Tips for Starting an After School Robotics Club: Funding & Supplies

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Supporting Educators for Teacher Appreciation 6 Creative Gift Ideas

Celebrations & Themes

Supporting Fellow Educators for Teacher Appreciation: 6 Creative Gift Ideas

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School Specialty’s Sportime at SHAPE America National Convention

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