When it comes to teaching reading, I’ve found that novel studies are the key to making lessons more meaningful and…
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4 Easy Ways to Increase Student Engagement After the Winter Holidays
I love the fresh start that January brings each year. After the whirlwind of the holiday season, settling back into…
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No Prep Literacy Centers for Kindergarten and First Grade
One of my absolute favorite routines in my classroom has to be our literacy centers! They offer so much flexibility…
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Exciting December Activities to Increase Student Engagement
Do you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Probably not over the excitement of your students during December, right? I totally…
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Fun and Engaging November Activities for the Elementary Classroom
November can be a tricky time in the classroom. We’re right in the middle of the holidays, with the excitement…
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Spelling and Vocabulary
Teaching spelling and vocabulary can sometimes feel like being stuck in a bit of a routine for both us as…
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How to Plan October Activities to Increase Student Engagement
October is hands down one of my favorite months! The cooler weather, the crisp sound of falling leaves, and that…
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September Activities to Engage Students During the Start of the Year
As the school year kicks off and the excitement of a new beginning fills the air, there’s something special about…
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How to Weave Spiral Review Into Your Class With Morning Work
Have you ever taught a skill or concept just to find that a month later the students are looking at…
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July Activities to Engage Students Over Summer
July feels like the Sunday of summer. It’s the perfect month to get lost in spending time with family and…
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Fun-Filled June Activities for Students in Your Primary Classroom
Can you feel that warm breeze? It’s officially summer vibes all around, and the sun is shining! For some of…
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May Activities for End of the Year Fun in the Primary Classroom
May is such an exciting time in the classroom, isn’t it? With the end of the school year peeking around…
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