We loved the idea of using the frame as a flipchart frame so much, that we even re-created some of our most popular display posters in the correct size for the IKEA Tolsby frame.

Did you know that you can find kids games at IKEA? When I stumbled upon this LUSTIGT Floor game I saw endless teaching possibilities! This active game is ideal to use as a maths warm-up, brain break or a small group activity during maths groups.There are limitless variations of the Flying Dart Game! For example, it’s perfect for learning number bonds to ten in the early years. For middle to upper years, it’s great for teaching place value.

As you can see, this game can be varied infinitely! Why not challenge upper years students to create their own rules for a maths game. Classrooms require a huge amount of organisation. In fact, many teachers often spend hours trying to make their classroom more streamlined, only to find that the same mess appears at the end of the day. Fortunately, Spotlight is ready to help with a limitless range of storage solutions as well as top tips to keep the classroom organised. How Do I Avoid Messes In The Classroom? Whether you are starting from scratch, or refreshing your classroom library, you’ll need a place for every book and collection that is easy-to-use, durable, and requires as little day-to-day maintenance as possible. Book tubs are Scholastic’s most popular and flexible book storage solution from the Classroom Builders range. They have been designed by book experts with the classroom and school library in mind. Small Book Tubs There are a bunch of storage solutions you can use in the classroom, but some are more efficient than others. Here are some of the recommended choices from the Spotlight catalogue.

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You may have some of the older IKEA Tolsby frames floating around. Even though they are no longer available in-store, our Tolsby frame teaching resources fit very well into the new Fiestad and Revsund frames! Here are some great ideas on how to use them. Classroom storage for your unique needs. Our Storage Caddies are a convenient and versatile way to hold materials. Better still, they can be safely moved around the room whenever a student needs a new workspace, or you just want to change things up. Storage Caddies Ensure that your classroom is always neat and tidy with our range of classroom table storage supplies. Keep small items organised with a classroom desk caddy , and ensure that everyday essentials are always where you need them to be with our handi-holders and storage centres. A primary classroom desk tidy is a great way to keep tables clear and give children a sense of autonomy over organisation. Trolley: A trolley can be super functional for any classroom, as it makes your storage a little more mobile. You can use your storage trolley to organise crafting supplies for a specific school crafting project, and then move it around the room to distribute supplies to each of the children. This neat FLISAT Book display allows your students to reach tissues, hand sanitizer and sunscreen. It’s lightweight and the perfect size to place in the reading corner. In fact, you could put it just about anywhere as a gentle reminder to up levels of personal hygiene.

Incorporating these organisers in your classroom will give children a sense of autonomy over their organisation. At the same time, they help make everyday essentials easier for children to access.I love to help students increase word fluency by adding sight word circles to the sit spots. Use your sight word circles on sit spots to play floor games! For example hopscotch or bean bag toss games. When you’re looking for a solution to store your entire levelled reading collection, our CLASSROOM BUILDERS connected storage solutions are the go-to way to get organised. Every set includes a free bag—a handy way to store your collection! BUILD IN BULK AND SAVE The (discontinued) Tolsby, Revsund, and Fiestad frames all work together in much the same way, which means these templates are suitable for all three. We love this clever use of the infamous IKEA RÅSKOG Trolley by @misswclassroom. This trolley is the perfect height for little people and a great storage solution for stationery. It’s the perfect accessory for any makerspace, literacy center or creative corner. Sit spots are brilliant classroom management and teaching tools for early years teachers! They can be used to clearly and colourfully mark where you expect students to sit or stand. Also, sit spots can be used as floor games.