Growth Mindset defined and free Growth Mindset Quotes to display in the Elementary Classroom. You’ve probably come across the term Growth Mindset and perhaps are actively advocating its principles in your classroom. But before we look at some ways we can train our students to have a growth mindset, let’s revisit the term again. What is Growth Mindset? As the…
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3-5· 6-8· 9-12· All Freebies· PK-2
Hey teaching friends! I have a short and quick idea post for you today! It is one of those ideas where you say “why didn’t I think of that?” As I was out shopping with my daughter for college dorm essentials, I came across this handy dandy guy in the Target Dollar Spot. YUP – $3 gets you three door…
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The Key to Easy Partner Groups
3-5· 6-8· All Freebies· PK-2
I have a great group of students again this year, great in so many ways. But, they are not so great at picking partner groups! I have a number of students who always want to work with the same people, some people that are actually fought over, and some people who are never chosen. I have tried a number of…
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Camping Scavenger Hunt Cards
Since when can’t learning and camping go hand-in-hand? I thought it would be a blast to list several ideas for keeping kids physically AND mentally engaged this summer! What child doesn’t love going on a camping adventure with his or her family? Let’s get the learning started! As a child, I loved camping, tent and all. I could spend hours…
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Book Character Coat of Arms
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