R.J Palacio's novel Wonder is a favorite in classrooms because the author's message - choosing kindness - is such an important skill for students to learn. This book is perfect for a whole-class novel study or read-aloud for younger learners, or it can be used as a book club or literature circle ...
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Between all the essentials we need for school and all the papers and books we lug home, teachers need a high-quality bag that can go the distance. However, finding the perfect bag can be a challenge, and NOT finding the perfect bag can lead to toting armfuls of stuff home at the end of each day. If ...
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Social-Emotional Learning, also called SEL, is finally being recognized for the important role it plays in student success. Today I wanted to share 20 amazing books that will resonate with your elementary students. I've included both picture books and chapter books so you'll find plenty of options ...
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Spring break is quickly approaching. Whether you're counting down the days or still have weeks to go, this is a challenging time of year to keep students focused on learning. It's also when burnout tends to hit hard, and it and it can be easy to let classroom management slide just a little as you ...
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Being able to think deeply about character traits for the characters in a short story or novel is an important part of understanding the author's deeper message. Lower-level texts often spell these out directly, describing a character as friendly or sly, to help the reader.However, as students ...
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Anchor charts are a great tool for helping students remember routines and apply the strategies you've taught in class. Whether they're helping students activate their schema, recording learning, or outlining strategies that students can use on their own, these visual resources are a must-have for ...
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