Early elementary educators understand students need a strong foundation in numeracy skills. Young learners require a firm grasp on numbers and counting before they can tackle challenges such as arithmetic. Then they need fact fluency so they aren’t always using ...
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Ditch the Math Homework: A Powerful Play-Based Alternative
As teachers, we want our students to grow into the best versions of themselves. This means finding the most developmentally appropriate ways to teach them and talk to them. So why are so many teachers still assigning math homework, sending home worksheet packets, and ...
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9 Fun Friday Ideas for Your Classroom
Welcome back, fellow educators! As we approach the end of another bustling week in the K-3 classroom, it's time to start planning for everyone's favorite day – Fun Friday! Injecting a burst of excitement into the end of the week is crucial for maintaining engagement and ...
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The Best Books About Mother’s Day & Beyond: May Read-Alouds
As the month of May approaches, so does the need for new May read-alouds. In this month's read-aloud selection, we delve into books that celebrate Mother's Day, honor Memorial Day, and embrace the vibrant spirit of spring. These carefully chosen tales are not just ...
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8 Free Mother’s Day Gift Ideas From Kids
As Mother's Day approaches, the excitement in our classrooms is palpable. It's also the time teachers start looking for free Mother's Day gift ideas - because we know how quickly costs can add up! Kids are bubbling with anticipation, eager to show appreciation for the ...
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Test Prep Ideas That Are Fun (Not Excruciating)
Testing may not be everyone's favorite, but it can be tolerable and test prep can be...dare I say fun? In a perfect world, testing would not exist at all. Alas, it does, so let's make an easier pill to swallow with engaging games and activities. This approach is:Test Prep ...
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Arm you with high-quality tools: Sleep peacefully at night knowing you’re doing what’s best for your students.
Save your energy: Provide resources that cost you little energy (that stuff is precious)---but have high impact on your students.
Light your spark: Putting fun back into your classroom after the hardest teaching years can be just what you and your students need.