Curated Classroom

How AI is Changing Teaching — and Why Teachers Remain Irreplaceable

October 1, 2025

AI is transforming education by saving teachers time, personalizing learning, and providing instant feedback. But while AI is a powerful tool, it can’t replace the creativity, mentorship, and connection that... Read more...

Best Workbooks to Help Students Catch Up and Get to Grade Level

September 25, 2025

Many students start the year behind due to summer learning loss or unfinished learning. Discover top teacher-recommended workbook series—like Math Minutes, Grammar Minutes, I Can Do It!, Power Practice, and... Read more...

5 Tips to Organize Your Classroom!

August 22, 2024

Blog updated as of 08/21/2024 We know how stressful Back-to-School is. Between new classrooms, new students, and all the beginning of the year paperwork, we can all use some new... Read more...

Announcing Our Curated Classroom Mega Pack Giveaway!

July 13, 2023

Creating an engaging and visually appealing classroom environment is essential for promoting learning and sparking creativity among students. At the start of a new school year, however, this can be... Read more...

Charts with a Purpose!

September 16, 2022

More than just your basic charts, these charts have a purpose! Today's blog is all about our charts with a purpose pack, that features unique, versatile, and useful charts for... Read more...

All About Me! A fun get to know you activity!

August 26, 2022

Back to School is a perfect time for a get to know you assignment and your students will love this fun All About Me Activity! Use our FREE All About... Read more...

Class Rules - Classroom Management Techniques and Tools

August 19, 2022

When it comes to Back-to-School season, especially after some time away from classrooms the last couple years, it can be hard to manage your students' behavior. We want to highlight... Read more...

Tips for Back to School Night!

August 12, 2022

Back to School Night is a fun and exciting tradition for teachers to meet parents, build their new classroom community, and discuss all the fun plans for the school year... Read more...

How to Display Class Jobs

August 5, 2022

With the new school year quickly approaching, it's important to make sure students keep up with their class jobs so the room stays clean and organized! There are so many benefits... Read more...

Top Welcome Bulletin Boards for Back-to-School

July 29, 2022

Nothing says "Welcome" like an amazing bulletin board set up ready to greet your students for the new school year! There are so many ways to create a welcome bulletin... Read more...

Shark Frenzy Shark Week Themed STEAM Activity

Shark Frenzy: Can you safely feed the sharks? FREE Shark Week Activity

July 22, 2022

If you are looking for a Shark Week themed STEAM activity, check out this FREE lesson from our STEAM Design Challenges Resource Book Shark Week is coming up and we are... Read more...

Eye Catching Bulletin Boards to Display Student Work!

June 24, 2022

Are you looking for ways to boost student confidence and have children take pride in their work? Use those big classroom bulletin boards to feature student work. Displaying student work... Read more...

10 Ways to Create Inspirational Door Decor

June 17, 2022

There are so many possibilities when it comes to door decor! We know most teachers are on summer break right now, but when you return to the classroom the door... Read more...

Summer Reading

June 10, 2022

Looking for a fun and easy way to support summer learning? On our last blog, which you can read here, we talked about ways to stop the summer slide. The... Read more...

Summer Skill Practice for PreK to 8th Grade- Stop the Summer Slide

May 27, 2022

Summer is almost here and students are ready to take a break from school and all things having to do with learning and academics. While taking a break is a... Read more...

Top Classroom Decorating Themes - Bright Blooms

May 20, 2022

New classroom décor themes are blooming at CTP! Today we are highlighting products from our NEW Bright Blooms collection! Give your learning environment a fresh, feel anytime with the floral-themed decor in... Read more...

Top Classroom Decorating Themes - Busy Bees

May 13, 2022

Are you looking for an unBEE-leiveable classroom theme? Create a bee-utiful buzz in your learning environment with our Busy Bees collection. Featuring friendly bees and golden hives, these vibrant decor... Read more...

Top Classroom Decorating Themes - Stick Kids

May 6, 2022

Celebrate diversity with the friendly faces featured in our multicultural Stick Kids collection. Each colorful Stick Kids decor set includes fun kids that represent an array of ethnic backgrounds. Use... Read more...

Teacher Appreciation Week

April 29, 2022

It's almost Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers have been at the heart of these tough times with the changing learning environments, and have overcome many obstacles to give students the best... Read more...

Celebrating World Health Day with Cat and Dog!

April 7, 2022

Happy World Health Day from author Rozanne Lanczak Williams. I can't think of a better way to celebrate World Health Day with kids than to read and enjoy my newest series,... Read more...

Spanish Language Day! Spanish Classroom Resources

April 1, 2022

Every year on April 23rd, Spanish Language Day honors the second most spoken language in the world. It's not only a great day for Spanish teachers to celebrate, but also a... Read more...

Kindergarten Decor and Books

March 25, 2022

April 21st is National Kindergarten Day. Are you a parent looking for a special thank you for your child's Kindergarten teacher? OR are you a teacher or parent looking for... Read more...

Celebrate National Farm Animals Day with CTP's Farm Friends Classroom Theme

March 18, 2022

April 10th is National Farm Animals Day! Our Farm Friends collection has everything you need to celebrate this national day or anytime you want to decorate with this cute Farm... Read more...

Rainbow Decor and Classroom Activities

March 11, 2022

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and there are so many ways to celebrate, but don't miss all the colors of the rainbow while you are looking for... Read more...

Spring Classroom Décor Ideas

March 4, 2022

Spring is in the air! It's almost that time of the year where we can rejoice in the new beginnings and for the classroom, students can get excited that the... Read more...

Celebrate Read Across America Day!

February 25, 2022

March 2nd is known as Read Across America Day! This day was created in 1998 as a way to encourage children to read. It's celebrated on or near March 2nd... Read more...

Top Classroom and Homeschool Incentives, Rewards and Awards

February 18, 2022

Incentives are a great way to increase student engagement and help to create an inspiring environment. We have a new Awards and Rewards Printable Decor Bundle that is a perfect... Read more...

Science Fair Décor and Activities

February 11, 2022

Are you a science teacher or do you have Science Fair coming up, then this blog post is for you! We have a ton of activities and decor that are... Read more...

Celebrating the 100th Day of School

February 4, 2022

One of the biggest celebrations for elementary school students is the 100th day of school. From the first day of school, classes begin keeping track of the number of days... Read more...

Valentine's Day Activities for the Classroom

January 28, 2022

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and teachers are looking for ways to celebrate that are simple and fun and do not involve sugar! Here are some of our... Read more...

New Book Series: Health & Safety for Kids with Cat and Dog

January 21, 2022

Cat and Dog are back with a NEW book series... Health & Safety for Kids Help young learners develop healthy habits, a positive mindset, and social confidence with the stories... Read more...

Tools for Behavior and Classroom Management

January 7, 2022

This school year has been tough for everyone. Classroom management and student behavior are such HOT topics for educators. The two terms are related but different so they should be... Read more...

Winter and Holiday Seasonal Classroom Décor

December 17, 2021

With every new season, there is new décor that can be added to any space! We have so many pieces that can easily be layered on top of any style... Read more...

Student Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for the Holidays- Best Student Gifts from Teachers

December 10, 2021

It is the holiday season and teachers are planning some fun holiday festivities this year and are looking for that special student gift that will continue their love for learning... Read more...

How to decorate your classroom for Winter Holidays

December 3, 2021

The holiday season is here and we have the perfect eye-catching holiday décor ideas that are great for your classroom or any learning space. It's easy to get festive with... Read more...

Best holiday gift for parents to buy teachers

November 19, 2021

It's almost that time of year. The holiday season is upon us and parents are wondering what to buy their child's teacher. Now is the perfect time to ask for... Read more...

Thanksgiving Activity for Kids

November 12, 2021

Updated: 11/07/2024 Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we have the perfect activity that teachers can do with their students to reinforce literacy and help young learners better understand... Read more...

Everyone's a Fan of Fantastic Tips

November 5, 2021

FAN-tastic TIPS are the perfect resource for teachers, homeschool educators, parents, and students! These compact learning tools include a wealth of information, strategies, tips, and tricks in a handy "fan" format! Keep... Read more...

Easy Halloween Craft - DIY Pumpkins

October 22, 2021

Halloween is just around the corner and we have the perfect craft to upcycle all those extra bulletin board border strips and classroom accents that you have been saving and... Read more...

Homeschool Favorites: How to create an engaging homeschool learning environment

October 15, 2021

If you are homeschooling for the first time, you may be wondering how you will create an engaging homeschool environment for your child. Where should you set up your classroom... Read more...

Curated Classroom App Feature Highlight: Favorites

October 8, 2021

Teacher's are constantly planning, for the next lesson, the next seasonal bulletin board or activity, test prep, science fair, and so much more. We all know the feeling of shopping... Read more...

Un-BEE-lievable Sticker Giveaway

October 1, 2021

We all know Children, Teachers and Parents LOVE stickers! It doesn't matter what kind. They LOVE reward stickers, birthday stickers, incentive stickers, pun and just for fun stickers... In celebration... Read more...

Curated Classroom App Feature Highlight: Stickers

September 24, 2021

The one thing we've learned over the last 55 years of supporting teachers, is that teacher's LOVE stickers! They love reward stickers, birthday stickers, incentive stickers, punny stickers, and funny... Read more...

Oh Ship it! Top 10 Products Teachers Need But Forget to Buy

September 17, 2021

Every back to school season we speak to frantic teachers and homeschool parents that forgot to buy something they need for the back to school season, but don't have time... Read more...

Curated Classroom App Bulletin Board Generator

September 10, 2021

Who can relate? Have you ever put up a bulletin board only to realize what you envisioned in your mind didn't look as good as you hoped or the pieces... Read more...

Giveaway: Teacher Life Pamper Pack

September 3, 2021

It's Back-to-School and we know teachers need a little pampering. That is why we developed an FUN app for teachers and teamed up with our friends at Insomnia PJ , Grey and Bash Teas and... Read more...

Curated Classroom App

September 1, 2021

Are you looking for the ultimate teacher tool? A one stop shop that has everything you need to curate your classroom and more! Then, the CURATED CLASSROOM app is for... Read more...

Caffeinate and Educate Giveaway

August 27, 2021

It's time for another CTP Giveaway! We all know how much time teachers are spending behind computer screens prepping & planning, grading and zooming. Teachers need stay caffeinated and give... Read more...

Teacher Bag Giveaway!

August 20, 2021

Back-to-School is here and we know educators love to be prepared! One of the best ways to be prepared is to have a teacher bag filled with everything you need... Read more...

Flamingo Giveaway!

August 13, 2021

A teacher favorite, the Palm Paradise collection offers multiple options for curating the look and theme of your classroom. Keep it sophisticated and upscale by marrying the timeless monstera and... Read more...

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