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Countdown to Winter Break Activities & Crafts for the Classroom

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Countdown to Winter Break Activities & Crafts for the Classroom

Taking on the countdown to winter break can be stressful, but these themed activities may help to give students something to look forward to. Your classroom space might still feel ... Read More

Must-Do Relaxation Exercises for Teachers over Winter Break

Must-Do Relaxation Exercises for Teachers over Winter Break

Encouraging Healthy Food & Habits Over the Holidays

Healthy Students

Encouraging Healthy Food & Habits Over the Holidays

Inspirational Whiteboard Quotes for Starting a New Semester

Celebrations & Themes

Inspirational Whiteboard Quotes for Starting a New Semester

Starting a Teaching Job Mid-Year What to Do Over Winter Break

Starting a Teaching Job Mid-Year: What to Do Over Winter Break

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Celebrations & Themes

DIY Wrapping Paper Projects for Kids

Snowman Arts and Crafts Activities for Kids in the Classroom

Celebrations & Themes

Snowman-Themed Classroom Arts & Crafts

Snowflakes & Winter Arts & Crafts for Kids

Celebrations & Themes

Snowflakes and Winter Craft Projects for Kids

Celebrations & Seasons in Your Classroom

Bring your classroom to life as you celebrate yearly holidays and events with fun, themed decor and crafts!

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Test Preparation & Study Skills

Executive Function Skills Building

Student Resources

Executive Function Skill Building: Time Management

Student Resources

5 Tips for Better Study Habits and Test Prep Skills

Classroom Management

Make Studying a Goal Oriented Process

Practicing for Tests Leads to Increased Success & Reduced Anxiety

Student Resources

Practicing for Tests Leads to Increased Success & Reduced Anxiety

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Social and Emotional Learning

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

Classroom Management

Social Emotional Learning Anchor Chart Ideas for Your Classroom

Circle of Education and CASEL Stamp of Approval

Circle of Education Program Offered by School Specialty Endorsed by CASEL

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Group Activities & Games

Skillastics Character is Cool PE Class Activity

Physical Education

PE Class Activity: Cooperative Character Building

Giant Games for After School Groups

Group Games & Activities for Kids: Giant Games

Active Play Group Activity Place Value Relay

Healthy Students

Active Play Group Activity: Place Value Relay

Physical Education

Heart Health Month Elementary PE Activities

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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

Alternate Positioning for Children with Motor and Cognitive Impairment

The Importance of Alternate Positioning for Children with Motor and Cognitive Impairments

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School & Student Safety

School Specialty and Mobilize Rescue Partnership

School Specialty and Mobilize Rescue Systems: Supporting Secure Schools

Guardian School Security Experts Speak at Public Forum A

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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Starting Second Semester in a Pre-K Classroom

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Starting Second Semester in a Pre-K Classroom

What Are the Goals of Physical Education

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What Are the Goals of Physical Education?

Inspirational Whiteboard Quotes for Starting a New Semester

Celebrations & Themes

Inspirational Whiteboard Quotes for Starting a New Semester

Starting a Teaching Job Mid-Year What to Do Over Winter Break

Starting a Teaching Job Mid-Year: What to Do Over Winter Break

10 Traits of Great PE Teachers

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10 Traits of Great PE Teachers

Must-Haves for a Classroom Discovery Sensory Space

Must-Haves for a Classroom Discovery Sensory Space

Simple Classroom Coding Activities: Building STEAM Skills Early

Encouraging Healthy Food & Habits Over the Holidays

Healthy Students

Encouraging Healthy Food & Habits Over the Holidays

Must-Do Relaxation Exercises for Teachers over Winter Break

Must-Do Relaxation Exercises for Teachers over Winter Break

Countdown to Winter Break Activities & Crafts for the Classroom

Celebrations & Themes

Countdown to Winter Break Activities & Crafts for the Classroom

Recognizing Student Successes in Physical Education

Healthy Students

Healthy Goal-Setting and Recognizing Student Success in PE Class

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Forensic Science & Fingerprint Activity Ideas for Elementary

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