Classroom Routines and Procedures ExamplesWhatever grade level you teach, the first few weeks of school are crucial for developing the smooth running of a class! Classroom routines are very important so here's a checklist to help you start off on the right foot.Read more →
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Behaviour
Classroom Management
System & Routines
Teachers, It's Time to Upgrade to a Digital Teacher PlannerInstead of tracking all of your curriculum outcomes (or standards), plans, and to-dos on sticky notes and heavy paper planners, it's time to switch to a digital teacher planner once and for all.Read more →
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Classroom
How to transform your classroom with a visual timetable - teachers will love this simple daily schedule template!Why should you be using a visual timetable in your classroom, and how do you use one? Plus, keep reading to find out how The Hive's editable daily schedule template will benefit your students and save you SO much time!Read more →
Teaching
Decorative Displays
Classroom
Classroom Management
System & Routines
To Decorate or Not to Decorate - Teacher Classroom Decor IdeasEach year, the classroom decorating debate returns. Loving or skipping decor doesn’t define your teaching quality. While I enjoy decorating for many reasons, some of the best teachers I know don't focus on it at all—and that’s perfectly fine!Read more →
Classroom
Classroom Themes
Decorative Displays
Decor & Displays
Cricut Motivations Classroom FurnitureThis motivational classroom furniture was made using my Cricut. These templates, as well as many others, are available as a FREE download if you would like to create them too!Read more →
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DIY
DIY & Hacks
Magic Eye Finger SpacersThese little magic eye sticks play a big role in helping my kids to learn to use finger spaces... and double as a magic eye to read back over their work and check for errors!Read more →
Classroom
DIY
DIY & Hacks
Literacy
Writing
15 Inspiring Teacher Bulletin Board Ideas for Your ClassroomAre you looking for creative bulletin board ideas to make your classroom a welcoming space for the beginning of the year? These creative teacher bulletin boards will help you transform different areas of your classroom into a warm, inviting space in no time!Read more →
Classroom
Decor & Displays
Decorative Displays
14 Relaxing Minimalist Nature-Themed Classroom IdeasAre you dreaming of a calming, nature-inspired colour scheme in your classroom? This minimalist nature themed classroom design is just the ticket!Read more →
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Decor & Displays
Classroom Themes
Pastel FairyTale ClassroomWhilst I hope that this post provides some pastel inspiration for you, before you go any further, I recommend reading my article: To Decorate or Not to Decorate.Read more →
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Decor & Displays
Classroom Themes
Talking SticksTalking sticks are a great way to implement a 'no hands up' or formative assessment approach in your classroom.Read more →
Teaching
Formative Assessment
Teaching Practice
Classroom
DIY & Hacks
DIY
Magic Eraser Cleaning HackAre your laminated resources getting hard to clean? Even with whiteboard erasers, the marks don’t fully come off. After seeing recommendations, I tried magic erasers—and I’m amazed! Here’s a "before" photo of our phonics teeth; you’ll see why I’m now a convert and won’t go back!Read more →
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DIY
DIY & Hacks
Plural Rule DisplaysWord sorts are an effective way of introducing plural rules, as they allow students to discover the plural rule patterns themselves. You can either do as a guided literacy group activity, or as a whole class investigationalRead more →
Classroom
Decor & Displays
Learning Displays
Literacy
Grammar
Teaching & Grammar