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    School Leaders

    12 Continental Breakfast Ideas for Teachers (plus a free menu & supply list)

    ByBig Ideas Educator January 27, 2023October 31, 2024

    One great way to show appreciation to teachers is with a continental breakfast. Of course, full breakfasts can be wonderful, too, but it’s more challenging to serve without the proper equipment. After all, nobody likes cold eggs! The continental breakfast ideas for teachers below are simple and will be well received. Whether you are room…

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    Parents

    11 Critical Steps to Take When Your Kid Gets in Trouble at School

    ByBig Ideas Educator January 25, 2023September 18, 2025

    Recently, my sweet kindergartener made a bad choice at school. To protect her privacy (hehe), I won’t go into details. I also have the experience of being the 3rd grade teacher making that uncomfortable phone call or filing that online report. So I absolutely know both sides of the bad-day-at-school coin. I hope my perspective…

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    School Leaders

    15 Great Examples of Written Feedback to Teachers (plus freebie PDFs and tips)

    ByBig Ideas Educator January 20, 2023October 16, 2025

    Your link text As a current instructional coach in a public elementary school, I know how important it is for teachers to receive effective feedback that moves student learning forward in a timely fashion. Every school day counts! The meat of your coaching conversations should always be in person, as it leaves less room for…

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    Teachers

    8 of the Best Teacher Staplers for the Classroom

    ByBig Ideas Educator January 14, 2023October 13, 2023

    If you’re looking for the best desktop stapler to start your teaching career, you are probably brand new to the profession and super excited to stock your beautiful new classroom with everything an educator might need. Either that, or you’re 20 years into your career and the stapler you took from the supply room 8…

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    Teachers

    How Long Do Teachers Get for Maternity Leave? (and 6 more helpful facts)

    ByBig Ideas Educator January 8, 2023November 11, 2024

    How long do teachers get for maternity leave? That’s a complicated question that depends on factors like state law, local teachers’ unions, and each family’s financial situation. Keep reading for the full breakdown below, and to learn more about federal protections for every teacher in the United States. Also included in this article are helpful…

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    Teachers

    How to Design an Easy Classroom Data Wall (plus 3 other data tracking ideas)

    ByBig Ideas Educator December 22, 2022February 11, 2024

    A classroom data wall can build student ownership of learning, be an opportunity for celebration and reflection, and can push kids to grow quickly! It doesn’t have to be embarrassing or so high stakes that kids get anxious about their performance. One teacher in our building has crafted the perfect classroom data wall, and I…

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