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Creative Teaching Press® (CTP) is a family-owned and teacher-managed supplemental educational publisher for children ages 3–14, grades PreK–8. CTP is a recognized leader in the educational industry and offers a wide variety of classroom learning décor and research-based, teacher-tested products. CTP offers an ass

ortment of learning resources for teachers and parents in a variety of subject areas including phonics, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. CTP celebrates more than five decades of providing parents and teachers from around the world with high-quality, easy-to-use learning materials.

08/03/2026

From bare walls to a classroom where students belong. 💛

For 60 years, Creative Teaching Press has been helping teachers create welcoming, inspiring classrooms with resources designed by people who understand the classroom experience.

Our story began in 1965 with one California teacher and a box of Recipes for Creative Writing. Six decades later, we’re still here! Still helping teachers save time, stay within budget, and create spaces where every student can feel at home.

Read our brand story on our blog!

07/27/2026

Bring personality and organization to every corner of your classroom with Core Decor Pattern Play Cards! 🌈✨

Perfect for labeling centers, sharing reminders, displaying student names, and adding colorful accents to bulletin boards, doors, and more. With a variety of playful patterns, these versatile cards make it easy to create a classroom that feels both organized and welcoming.

How would you use Pattern Play Cards in your classroom?

06/12/2026

Summer school is around the corner. Is your classroom ready?

Creating a welcoming learning environment doesn't have to take days of prep. With Curated Classroom Mega Packs, you can transform your space with coordinated décor that helps students feel comfortable, engaged, and excited to learn.

From Busy Bees and Stick Kids to Woodland Friends and Core Decor, there's a style for every classroom.

Read our latest blog for easy summer school décor ideas that save time and make a big impact.

05/27/2026

☀️ Stop the Summer Slide Before It Starts! 📚

Keep kids learning, growing, and feeling confident all summer long with engaging workbooks and readers from Creative Teaching Press.

Just a few minutes of practice each day can help students:
• Reinforce important reading, writing, and math skills
• Build confidence for the next grade level
• Keep learning routines going over summer break
• Avoid losing progress made during the school year

Pair hands-on workbooks with fun readers to make summer learning simple, flexible, and stress-free at home, on vacation, or anywhere summer takes you.

Give students the extra practice they need now so they’re ready to shine when school starts again! 🌟

Read more on our blog!

05/20/2026

🐻🦊10 Years of Being Friends! 🦔🐿️

Our Woodland Friends are waving a big THANK YOU to the amazing teachers who make classrooms feel welcoming, joyful, and full of learning adventures every day. 💛

For 10 wonderful years, Woodland Friends has helped create cozy classroom spaces where students feel inspired to learn, grow, and belong. From bulletin boards to classroom décor favorites, we’re so grateful to be part of your journey!

Here’s to celebrating the teachers, the memories, and the friendships that continue to grow year after year. 🌲✨

10YearsOfWoodlandFriends ThankYouTeachers ClassroomInspiration

05/18/2026

Build confidence and reinforce essential skills in just 15 minutes a day with Smarter in Minutes workbooks for Grades K–5. ⏰✨

Designed to support learning at school, at home, or anywhere in between, these easy-to-use workbooks combine reading, writing, and math practice all in one place. They’re also a great way to help prevent summer slide and keep students feeling confident and ready for the next grade level all summer long. ☀️📖

Perfect for:
✔ Morning work & warm-ups
✔ Homework & take-home practice
✔ Review, reinforcement, & skill building
✔ Summer learning to help avoid learning loss
✔ Extra practice to help students stay prepared for the next school year

Each book includes:
📘 10 weeks of structured practice
✏ Reading, writing, and math in one place
🧠 Simple, easy-to-follow activities designed for independent learning

Whether students need extra reinforcement, year-round learning support, or a simple summer practice routine, Smarter in Minutes makes daily learning consistent, manageable, and effective for both teachers and parents.

📖 Practice made easy. Confidence made daily.

https://www.creativeteaching.com/collections/books/smarter-in-minutes

05/06/2026

✨ Classroom Reveal ✨

10 years of friendship, imagination, and classroom magic! 🌲🦊🍄

We’re celebrating 10 Years of Woodland Friends with a cozy classroom reveal filled with the charming woodland details teachers have loved for a decade. From welcoming bulletin boards to calming nature-inspired décor, this collection continues to create spaces where students feel right at home.

💛 Warm colors
🦉 Friendly woodland characters
🌿 Timeless classroom style
📚 A learning environment students love

Here’s to 10 years of being friends — and the adventure continuing in classrooms everywhere!

03/31/2026

Which animal are YOU? 🦊🐻🦝

Are you shy like a hedgehog, curious like a bear, or smart like a fox?
Have your students pick their animal and share why—it’s a fun way to spark conversation, build connections, and learn more about each other 💬

Drop your animal in the comments 👇

03/25/2026

Every friend in the forest has something to teach us 💛🌿

From big-hearted bears to curious raccoons, each Woodland Friend brings a special reminder to the classroom—helping students grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally too.

✨ Which message speaks most to your classroom right now?

Save this post for a quick SEL boost or use each one as a daily discussion starter with your students!

03/12/2026

🍃 Throwback Thursday: The beginning of Woodland Friends 🦊

Back in 2016, the Woodland Friends collection first made its way into classrooms—bringing friendly forest characters, cozy nature themes, and playful décor that teachers and students instantly loved.

From bulletin boards and borders to reading corners and classroom displays, Woodland Friends helped create welcoming spaces where learning and imagination could grow together. 🌲📚

Now, nearly 10 years later, Woodland Friends is still growing—with new friends (hello, Skunk! 🦨) and fresh décor to celebrate a decade of classrooms filled with these beloved forest friends.

➡️ Swipe through to see where the Woodland Friends journey began.

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