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A Complete Guide to the Third Grade Reading Standards
Even for veteran teachers, staying on top of the all the third grade reading standards can be a daunting task. That is why I created this handy guide to all…
learn moreIndependent Reading: An Effective Way to Motivate Students
Do you struggle with independent reading in your classroom? During my first few years of teaching, I was really conflicted about ways to encourage all of my students to read…
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Do you struggle with independent reading in your classroom? During my first few years of teaching, I was really conflicted about ways to encourage all of my students to read…
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Five Tips to Help Teachers Thrive During the End of the School Year
The end of the school year can be some of the most challenging weeks of the entire year. Teacher and students are eagerly awaiting summer, and end-of-the-year activities are in full…
learn moreHands-on Activities for Teaching Place Value
Place value is one of the foundations of math, so it makes sense that when our students don't understand it at a conceptual level, they struggle when learning new concepts (e.g.…
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Place value is one of the foundations of math, so it makes sense that when our students don't understand it at a conceptual level, they struggle when learning new concepts (e.g.…
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Reteaching and Reviewing Parts of Speech
Help! My students don't remember the parts of speech!Yep, we've all been there. You start a grammar lesson, only to realize that your students don't remember the basics. It's not…
learn moreBuild Vocabulary with Word Analogies
When it comes to vocabulary, word analogies are vocabulary gold! These "little" word puzzles present learning opportunities that go beyond other types of word work. Word analogies are not only…
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When it comes to vocabulary, word analogies are vocabulary gold! These "little" word puzzles present learning opportunities that go beyond other types of word work. Word analogies are not only…
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