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Classroom Anchor Charts
I took a little "field trip" to my sister's classroom last week. She teaches in San Diego and is the reason I found my way to education. She is a…
learn moreHoliday Bookmark Craft
I am always looking for a fun classroom craft, especially the week before winter break, when students are getting a bit restless. These Shrinky Dinks bookmarks might be one of…
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I am always looking for a fun classroom craft, especially the week before winter break, when students are getting a bit restless. These Shrinky Dinks bookmarks might be one of…
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7 FREE Public Domain e-Books for Grades 4-8!
Now that access to tablets is increasing in classrooms dramatically these days, teachers and students able to utilize e-books like never before. One overlooked resource is the public domain, which…
learn moreTeaching Order of Operations
When it comes to teaching order of operations, we need students to think beyond PEMDAS. One activity that does just this is "Order of Operations Riddles." This essentially consisted of me…
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When it comes to teaching order of operations, we need students to think beyond PEMDAS. One activity that does just this is "Order of Operations Riddles." This essentially consisted of me…
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