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Motivation and its Effects on Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is the ability to interpret language and make meaning from the words on the page. It is an important skill that is essential
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Earth Day Picture Books
Every year on April 22nd, people from all over the country gather to help clean, educate, and protect our beloved Earth. Although this should be
Centers & Stations
Task Cards Do’s & Don’ts
So just to clarify and make sure we’re all on the same page, task cards are small pieces of paper, and on each one is
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Close Reading Guidebook
With so many educational and academic initiatives happening, it’s hard to know what to trust. There’s ‘research’ out there that supports almost anything. So when
Grammar Games You Just Have to Try!
3, 4, 5… Oh sorry! I was just counting ALL of the skills and standards that teachers are required to teach each year. There’s simply
STOP Writing When Teaching Writing!
Did the title of this article confuse you? It probably should have! What do you mean I can’t WRITE when I’m teaching WRITING? That doesn’t
Playing Games in the Elementary Classroom
AlsoAll teachers want their classrooms to be a place of inquiry, excitement, learning, and fun! There are loads of ways to engage students in order
Holiday Activities You Have to Try!
November and December bring a lot of craziness to the classroom! There is so much to fit into two very quick, short months. Teachers want
Text Features Tips to Try in the Elementary Classroom!
Despite it being one of students’ favorite genres to read, nonfiction text can be very tricky to comprehend. Between the new vocabulary, text structure, and
Summarizing Mini-Lessons
Have you ever summarized a situation to someone and realized you went over every little detail? Honestly, this happens to people all the time! It
Picture Books for Anti-Bullying Month
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