Memorial Day for kids is a patriotic holiday that might seem intangible to most. Many Americans might be celebrating Memorial Day by going to a cookout with family members, know it’s a federal holiday and that banks are closed, and probably appreciate the fact they get a long weekend off school, but that is all the more reason to stop and…
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Writing leads or sizzling starts that are strong and engaging are guaranteed to hook a reader at the outset. In fact, this is a skill we need to teach our students in every writing class. The Narrative sizzling starts or writing leads mentioned in this post will no doubt keep any reader engaged. What are writing leads? What are some…
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Do your students need a quick vocabulary boost? Teach them Greek and Latin roots! Over 90% of subject-specific vocabulary words are derived from Greek and Latin words. Once students are familiar with the meanings of common Greek and Latin roots, their informational text comprehension will skyrocket! Have you noticed your students struggling with content-area reading? This is because they are…
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Improve classroom behavior with these free classroom management forms. Keep reading to learn how you can download your own set of free student behavior forms and start improving student behavior today! How to Improve Student Behavior at the End of the School Year As we come closer and closer to the end of the school year, everyone gets excited. Teachers…
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Hey teaching friends! Today, I just wanted to share an idea that I did for my son’s preschool class for his birthday treat. I thought it would also be a great idea for an end of the school year celebration too! It was a huge hit with the teachers and students alike! Do you have snack time in your class?…
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