If you've spent any time on Pinterest, you've likely been inundated with images of stunning classroom anchor charts. If you're like me, you've probably scrolled through the eye-candy wondering how anyone has time to make these charts look so pretty and still cook dinner for their kids, grade papers, ...
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A beginner’s guide to diagnostic assessment for struggling learners
As a classroom teacher, you know how important it is to measure your students' progress. But the act of administering an assessment can feel like a bureaucratic exercise, a duty to fulfill, rather than a way to figure out the next steps in instruction.
And let's be honest... Those ...
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Supporting Reluctant Learners with Math Anxiety
As teachers, we all know that math is essential. It is at the foundation of many of the daily activities that students will need throughout their lives. But, unfortunately, some students have a fear of math that can lead to anxiety, problems with math, and difficulty in math classes. Studies suggest ...
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The Best Websites & Tech Tools for a Digital Novel Study or Lit Circle
Technology continues to change how students learn and educators teach, and the COVID pandemic has only sped up the transition to digital learning in most parts of the country. Digital novel studies can help learners engage with literature from a whole new perspective while exploring the text as an ...
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My Mom is the Coolest – A Mother’s Day Writing Activity
Finding simple ways to help my students create a meaningful gift for their mom (or mother-figures) is something that is always on my mind in May. With state testing and so many other things to wrap up, this is already a busy time. Over the years I've become pretty well-equipped to find ways to blend ...
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Spring Novels for Teachers & Homeschoolers
When you think of spring, you might think of rainy weather and new growth. However, it is also a time where you can begin to help your students apply their reading comprehension skills to great books. Although many schools focus on test prep, bringing engaging literature into your classroom can be a ...
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