Thanksgiving is a great time to build in so many academic skills. Whether you're looking for social studies activities that teach students about the first Thanksgiving or you need a fun writing activity to keep students engaged as your break approaches, you'll find lots of great ideas of ways to ...
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October brings a lot of craziness to the classroom. Between parent-teacher conferences and the sugar rush of Halloween, things can get a little overwhelming. It can be easy to overlook Red Ribbon Week as just another thing to put on the to-do list, but there are a number of easy ways you can include ...
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An effective classroom classroom largely depends on how well a teacher can manage their students. One great way to keep your classroom running smoothly is as simple as walking around.Actively EngagedWhen a teacher mostly stays at the front of the classroom and does most of the talking, ...
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For many teachers, the word fidget brings flashbacks to those rough months in 2017 when fidget spinners were all the rage. This can make you reluctant to integrate this resource into your classroom...because let's face it, none of us want to relive those days. However, when correctly introduced and ...
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I've received so many great comments regarding my post from last year, 10 Must-See Website for Reading Intervention, and one of the most common ones has been whether I know of any sites to build math skills and support math intervention.Math Websites for Intervention SupportAs you ...
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Each year I would have at least one student who struggled to manage his or her emotions in my classroom. This often led to tears, frustration, and required me to make significant adjustments to our learning environment. One of the best adjustments was the addition of a quiet calm down corner or cool ...
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