It’s time to cast aside the ideas of colouring inside the lines. It’s time for us to eliminate the traditional cookie-cutter approach to arts and...
Jul 05
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With the school year just around the corner it's that time of year again where we like to highlight some of our favourite classroom decorative...
Mar 15
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The Active World Tray is a versatile tool perfect for the home or classroom and creates endless opportunities for invitations to play for...
Feb 11
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We all celebrate milestones throughout our lives. A few common ones recognized are birthdays and anniversaries which celebrate the passage of...
Oct 19
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As a teacher, science can be a difficult subject to explain; and as a student, it can be a challenge to really retain. But with great science...
Oct 13
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Let’s face it, classroom games are a highlight to any school day, not just for the students but for the teacher too! They’re the perfect way to...
Sep 21
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Activities for Fall Learning
Fall is a great time to learn about nature. The season change creates a magical atmosphere that inspires curiosity in...
Sep 14
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Birthdays are a special day for kids, and celebrating it in the classroom has become a tradition for many teachers. They're fun, exciting and can...
Aug 31
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It’s here! The summer has flown past and it’s time to start heading back to the classroom. Pretty soon you will see a whole new group of faces...
Aug 29
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As teachers and early childhood educators prepare their classrooms for the upcoming school year, we are reminded now more than ever that learning...
Aug 24
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With the school year just around the corner it's high time you find the decor that you will use to help define the learning environment for your...
Aug 14
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It's almost time to get to know your new students! Many teachers do icebreaker activities throughout the first day so that both the teacher and...
Jul 26
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Teaching coding literacy has become mandatory in many classrooms across the country.
Teachers are stepping up to the new challenge and...
Jul 20
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You're either reading this post because you have been dreaming about Back to School shopping since the moment school let out in June OR;
Jul 13
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We asked and you sure delivered! Read on for advice from teachers just like you. Whether you are a new teacher or have been doing it for years,...