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How to Save Time on Lesson Plans

Lesson planning is a very time-consuming process for teachers. Use these tips to save time on lesson plans.

Writing lesson plans can take forever! Here are some tips to help you save time on lesson plans. Plus, download my lesson planning template. #lessonplanning #teachers #teaching #teacherlife

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How to Avoid Taking Papers Home to Grade

Are you spending your free time grading papers? Use these strategies to get the grading done at school, and reclaim your evening and weekend hours.

Grading papers is one of the biggest time consumers for teachers. We spend our evening and weekend hours correcting tests and homework assignments. Use these tips to avoid taking papers home to grade, and reclaim your free time. #teachers #teaching #teacherlife #gradingpapers

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Valentine’s Day Activities for Your Elementary Classroom

Your students will love these fun Valentine's Day activities!

Do you want some fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in your classroom? These 5 Valentine’s Day activities are low prep, and your students will love them!

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Substitute Plans the Easy Way

Writing substitute plans is one of the worst parts of teaching. Use these tips to make it easier, and download a free substitute plan template.

Writing substitute plans is one of my least favorite parts of being a teacher. Using these tips has helped to make writing sub plans easier.

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Top 10 Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Use these tips to make sure your parent-teacher conferences go smoothly.

Parent-teacher conferences can be very stressful. Here are 10 tips to make sure they go smoothly. Plus, download a free parent handout.

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