When students struggle with math, it can be hard to find ways to engage them and keep them practicing essential skills without boring worksheets or rote practice. However, understanding math concepts and being fluent with basic computation are two important factors for long-term success in ...
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The ability to infer is a crucial skill that all children should be supported to develop. Simple retrieval comes easily, but inference and deduction need a bit more work. Many of us refer to it as becoming a text detective by ‘reading between the lines’. This skill becomes even more challenging ...
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Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's classic novel Shiloh has long been a classic favorite. The book is perfect for a whole-class novel study or read-aloud in third-grade classrooms, or it can be used as a book club or literature circle text for 4th-6th graders. The no-prep novel study for Shiloh is a ...
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Maybe it's just me, but I always find August to be stressful. There's so much back-to-school prep required to get my classroom put back together and to prepare for the arrival of my new students. Creating an effective classroom can be overwhelming on its own and with the addition of professional ...
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The end of the school year is typically a bittersweet moment for all teachers. We are excited to begin our summer vacation but will miss many of our students and teacher friends. And then, there’s the classroom...What do I do with my classroom? Decluttering your classroom is often ...
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Whether you are back to school or teaching your students online, it's a perfect time to provide extension and fun with ELA games to play with your students online. No matter what your students' ages or skill levels, when you make something a game or competition, they are engaged! Start your ...
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