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Daily Practice and Morning Work Solutions

August 15, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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No-Prep Daily Practice Activities

Morning work has become the staple lesson plan in many elementary classrooms. The short, focused lessons help transition students into the classroom environment while giving them appropriate review and practice. Morning work should be purposeful, manageable, and relevant. It should … Continue reading

July 31, 2017
by Evan-Moor
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Class Management Strategies: Early Finishers, Morning Work and Brain Breaks

Classroom teachers are transitioning students from one activity to the next throughout the school day. All of these minutes add up by the end of the year.   Make the most out of every classroom minute with these three strategies. They … Continue reading

July 24, 2017
by Evan-Moor
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Meaningful and Manageable Morning Centers

This post is intended for those of you who might be newer to teaching and could use just a few tips about morning routines and centers. We partnered with Evan-Moor to bring you this short video and our best morning … Continue reading