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Text Pyramids for Improving Reading Fluency

Reading Pyramids are powerful teaching tools that have so many uses! This blog post provides a basic outline of what they are. However, watch the video below for a detailed…

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Relative Pronouns

Ahh, relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, that, and which. Not the most complex grammar topic to tackle, yet we see so many of our students misuse these (especially whom, that,…

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Ahh, relative pronouns: who, whom, whose, that, and which. Not the most complex grammar topic to tackle, yet we see so many of our students misuse these (especially whom, that,…

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Vocabulary and Etymology

  As many of you already know, I am a bit of a "word nerd."  I  have always been fascinated with etymology and love sharing this interest with students.  Teaching…

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Using Digital Math Tiles with Google Classroom

Digital math tiles are hands-on activities that take students’ thinking beyond procedures and rote memorization. These engaging resources activate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, all while building a true understanding…

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Digital math tiles are hands-on activities that take students’ thinking beyond procedures and rote memorization. These engaging resources activate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, all while building a true understanding…

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Sleep Hacks for Stressed-Out and Busy Teachers

It's time to get serious about sleep. You're a teacher, and the reality is, teaching can be stressful and draining. No matter how much you love your job, teaching is…

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Reading Fluency Is Not Just About Speed!

Over the last several years, reading fluency has become synonymous with speed. This connection between fluency and speed is likely an unintended consequence of one-minute readings, which gained popularity in…

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Over the last several years, reading fluency has become synonymous with speed. This connection between fluency and speed is likely an unintended consequence of one-minute readings, which gained popularity in…

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