January 7, 2016
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As we celebrate a national holiday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., how do you help your students or children appreciate his life’s work and legacy? These Evan-Moor lesson ideas provide some insight into Dr. King’s poignant teachings, which … Continue reading
December 2, 2015
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Making inferences is a higher-order thinking skill used across the curriculum, but it may seem like an abstract skill to teach. Fortunately, there is a method for teaching inference with pictures that makes inference more approachable for any teacher. Here’s … Continue reading
December 1, 2015
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With a few simple art supplies, your students or children can create beautiful, custom-made holiday cards using their fingers to stamp or print a design. For the finishing touches, use markers, a pencil eraser dipped in paint, and ribbon or … Continue reading
November 10, 2015
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If you like to include mind-stimulating games and books for holiday gifts, take a look at Evan-Moor activity books and flashcards. Affordable and educational, these colorful workbooks entertain while presenting practice of grade-level skills. A win-win! Here are a few … Continue reading
October 22, 2015
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This year I entered a new grade level and wasn’t sure what it was going to bring. I felt just like a student on my first day, that anxious butterfly feeling, not know what the day would hold for me. … Continue reading
October 20, 2015
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In celebration of Pablo Picasso’s birthday anniversary on October 25, this post features a free Picasso-inspired art lesson – that can be used anytime of the year. Plus, the simple collage activity also works for students and teachers who may … Continue reading
October 16, 2015
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Teaching a child how to compare and contrast fiction and nonfiction can help them understand the differences between stories take them on a wonderous adventure and fact-driven stories, which can also be adventurous. Comparing fiction and nonfiction books is also … Continue reading
October 14, 2015
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This simple “Silly Skeleton” art project was one of my favorites to do with my class around Halloween time. It was easy to integrate into a science unit, and it includes a poem for reading fluency practice. Plus, the completed … Continue reading
October 8, 2015
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Knowing academic vocabulary is essential for students to understand concepts across content areas and a reliable predictor of academic success! This post provides free sample lessons and tips for successfully teaching academic vocabulary. See below for free downloads from Evan-Moor’s … Continue reading
September 24, 2015
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Do you use an estimation station in your weekly learning opportunities? I have to say that this is one of the most fun things for my children. Each Monday our estimation station showcases a container filled with something related to … Continue reading