Young children are learning every day as they play and interact with the world around them. These teacher favorite early childhood manipulatives are a great way to help them develop important motor skills, as well as social and emotional competencies. Teacher Favorite Educational Toys for Preschoolers Every day is an opportunity for an early […]
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Social Emotional Learning Anchor Chart Ideas for Your Classroom
Decorating your classroom is important, and anchor charts are one of those teacher favorite ways to add some color to the classroom space and remind students of important information at the same time. Social emotional learning, or SEL, is incredibly important. And these creative teachers have turned some of the concepts into memorable anchor […]
5 Classroom Cleanup Tips and Tricks
Summer is almost here and you can practically hear the excitement crackling in your classroom. There’s just one thing: You have to get a whole year’s worth of teaching supplies and student work organized and put away before you can call it a year. Does classroom cleanup have you feeling a bit overwhelmed? Let us help! […]
9 Great End-of-Year Classroom Celebrations and Activities
It’s always fun to throw a party or put together a special activity to celebrate the end of the school year. Check out these 9 great end-of-the-year classroom celebrations. 1. Take a “One Grade Older” Field Trip Gather your students and coordinate with one of the teachers from the grade above yours to give […]
Spring Clean Your Classroom in 2 Weeks
Getting a classroom cleaned up for spring might seem like an overwhelming project. But the good news is you don’t have to tackle it all in one day. Instead, spread the tasks over 10 working days with the Schoolyard’s 2-week guide to spring clean your classroom. Clean Your Whole Classroom in 10 Days A […]
Second Semester Classroom Management Goals
Managing a classroom full of students who have been out of school for a week or more can be overwhelming. The start of a new semester, whether it’s in the fall or after winter break, takes a bit of planning and commitment to make it go as smoothly as possible. Tips for Refreshing Classroom […]
How to Make This Year’s Classroom Organization Resolution a Success
Starting a New Semester and Getting the Classroom Organized Every January 1st, millions of Americans make resolutions that boil down to one thing: to somehow be better in the new year. While the top slots for popular resolutions consistently go to fitness and weight loss, getting organized almost always lands high on the list. […]
Your Classroom Holiday Wish List
The end of the first semester gives most teachers and students a sense of relief, as there’s a short break before the second semester begins. Getting the classroom ready to take on the rest of the academic year is an important part of returning to school, and we’ve gathered some useful inspiration for ways […]
Three Fall Classroom Theme Ideas
There are different ways to bring the feeling of the fall season into the classroom, and often it starts with choosing a palette or theme. Whether you’re thinking that you’d like to go with the traditional warm hues, or want something a little more Halloween-feeling, we’ve got the ideas you need to get your […]
6 Classroom Activities for a Halloween Party
Halloween is just around the corner, and having a few fun activities and crafts for students is a great way to enjoy the festivities without the usual candy and treats. Students can decorate a paper mask, create a creepy spider hat, host a tiny spider race, and more with just a few simple tools. […]
Real Teacher Tips for Creating Reusable Classroom Materials
Lamination is a simple concept, but many teachers love their laminators because it helps to keep classroom materials safe, even when passed through the hands of several students. We asked teachers how much they love lamination, and they offered their opinions and some great ideas for making reusable classroom materials. Check out these fun […]
Real Teacher Tips for Using Classroom Caddies
Caddies are the perfect mix of functionality and fun colors, and classroom caddies are one of many teacher tools that can make organization easier. Whether you prefer to use the caddies for arts and crafts or for manipulatives and games, there are plenty of options to consider. We asked teachers how they like to […]
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