While it is never a bad time to be kind to others, the holiday season is when you see it more often than other times of the year. And that translates to your students as well. How about a quick printable to help them to see how easy it is to be kind? Ways to Teach Kindness with Buy-In Some…
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There’s a reason teachers use the mnemonics ARMS and CUPS to teach revising and editing – because they work! However, as with all teaching tricks, you have to show your students how to use them effectively. The ARMS and CUPS Task Cards are a great way to get students to revise and edit their writing independently! As…
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Teaching about holidays is a great opportunity for students to learn about different cultures and traditions from their classmates, whether they celebrate the same holiday or different ones. But it can be tricky – I will never forget my first year of teaching elementary school when I had children who were Christian, Muslim and Jehovah’s Witness in one small…
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Do you ever feel that your students would rather watch a video than listen to you? Children are so engaged by technology that we must find ways to use it to our advantage. Voki is a free online program that can help you in a variety of ways. The image of the male Voki was made by one of my…
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Today, I have created a fun video that shows you a few Thanksgiving activities you could do this week or next! Prefer to read the transcript? I’ve gotcha covered! Keep reading and don’t forget to grab your freebie at the bottom of the page too! Transcript: Hi, everyone! Charity Preston here from the Organized Classroom blog. I hope you are…
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