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Tanya G Marshall-The Butterfly Teacher-transforming learning for all students
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classroom morning work

Why Classroom Morning Work Matters (and How to Make It Work)

A strong classroom morning work routine can make those first few minutes feel much less chaotic. It gives students a clear job to begin while

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Fall Teacher Outfits

7 Fall Teacher Outfits You’ll Love for Parent Teacher Conferences

Fall teacher outfits need to hit that sweet spot between looking polished and actually being comfortable enough to survive a full school day. And when

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football picture books

Football Picture Books: 10 Best Reads Kids Will Love

Have a kid who can explain an entire football game but suddenly has nothing to say when you ask about reading? Football picture books can

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FREE Instrumental Music for the Classroom: Calm & Focused Sounds

Focused classroom music can help create a calmer atmosphere while your students settle in, read, work independently, move through centers, and more. Below, I’m sharing

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5th grade brain breaks

20 Easy Brain Breaks for 5th Grade That Will Increase Focus

You may have noticed the signs in your classroom before…A few students are slouching, someone is tapping a pencil too loudly, two kids are whispering,

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8 Best Teacher Planners on Amazon That Are Actually Affordable

You can easily spend $50 or $60+ on a teacher lesson planner. But do you really need to? I bought several affordable teacher planners from

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brain breaks for middle schoolers

25 Easy Brain Breaks for Middle Schoolers That Aren’t Babyish

Have you ever needed a quick reset for your class… but the minute you think “brain break,” you can already picture the eye rolls? 🙃

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labor day activities

Interesting Labor Day Activities and Read Alouds for Kids

For many kids, American Labor Day simply means one thing: no school on Monday. But this holiday gives you a great opportunity to help kids

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5th grade morning work

The Best 5th Grade Morning Work Ideas for Focused Learning

Does your morning feel like a juggling act before the bell even rings? One student needs help logging in, another is handing you a parent

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2nd grade brain breaks

15 Easy 2nd Grade Brain Breaks Your Students Will Love

Your students aren’t misbehaving. They’re overdue for a brain break, and their bodies are telling you before their mouths do. The pencil spinning, the whispering

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planner stickers for teachers

Wonderful Planner Stickers for Teachers That Are Actually Useful

If you’re like me and you love a cute planner, but need it to actually help you stay organized, these planner stickers for teachers are

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4th grade morning work

10 4th Grade Morning Work Ideas For Improved Results

Do your students trickle in at three different speeds while you’re taking attendance, answering “Where do I put this?” for the fifth time, and trying

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