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Fun Reading Activities for Kids

Looking for ways to make reading fun for your students. From the classroom to the school library, these ideas will have your students motivated to read.

Reading is one of the most important skills to learn.  When students learn to read the world is open to them. They can learn anything they want.  So how can you plan fun reading activities for kids? Try these Fun Reading Activities  1. Give Choice This reading BINGO is one of my favorite reading ... read more

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Teaching Tips: My Secret to Getting It All Done

The organized teacher. Simple ways to get it all done!

Teaching is a great career. But some days there doesn't seem to be enough time.  This is my go-to guide for teacher time management. The days are fun, new, fresh, exciting. And it can be incredibly stressful! And I would be willing to bet that your to-do list is pretty overwhelming! Let’s be ... read more

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Teaching the Fictional Narratives in Elementary School

Writing fictional narratives in writer's workshop is a fabulous time to let students play with their imaginations.  The hard part is getting all of the ideas in the head onto the paper. There are two areas I have to work hard to get students fully engaged.  They just want to write and be ... read more

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The Classroom Management Book and Planner

Classroom Management Plan What is the #1 problem teachers struggle with? Classroom Management, right? It's the part of teaching that can make or break a career. It is the part that let's you leave each day with either a skip in your step or desire to drive away and never return. We all chose this ... read more

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The Observation Ready Classroom

The Observation Ready Classroom - Tips for the Classroom Observation

Classroom Observations Classroom observations can be one of the most stressful part of teaching.  It's not just the observation, but the anticipation of it happening.  The surprise as someone walks through the door just as you are getting ready to give that spelling test.  Heightened senses where ... read more

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