April 29, 2019
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Everyone talks about the summer slide, but is it really a thing? A recent study called the NWEA RIT Scale Norms Study in 2015 estimated that students lose 20% to 50% of their school year gains as they grow older. … Continue reading
April 29, 2019
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As a teacher, I would often get questions from parents, such as “Is it really important for my kids to know their math facts quickly?” Yes, it really is. What so many of us forget is how much we use … Continue reading
April 16, 2019
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Teaching persuasive writing with an emphasis on voice is a great method for teaching students how their writing can influence people’s thoughts. Through this series of activities and lessons, students will understand that it takes careful word choice (voice), the … Continue reading
April 3, 2019
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In this review of Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation, we will explore the features and layout of the newest addition to Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners series. We can all agree that grammar and punctuation are quite important in written communication. Evan-Moor … Continue reading
March 14, 2019
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Spark students’ interest in science with a study unit about the solar system. Still one of the last frontiers of science, outer space holds modern day mysteries of unknown origins that will have your students feeling like space science adventurers. … Continue reading
March 5, 2019
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Learning about marine mammals, or sea mammals, is important for understanding the impact they play in marine ecosystems. Marine mammals are quite amazing because they are similar to land mammals, but have adapted to aquatic life in order to survive. … Continue reading
February 18, 2019
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What Is Math Fluency? Fluency is the ability to understand and apply something effectively. We talk about fluent readers who can look at a word, instantaneously know what it says, and understand whether there is a deeper meaning in the context … Continue reading
February 12, 2019
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I think it’s safe to say that most elementary school teachers don’t get into education because they love math (although there are a few). If you’re like most, you wanted to give children a love of reading, which is so … Continue reading
February 4, 2019
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Creative writing is one of my favorite subjects to teach and is often a writing activity that students enjoy. However, creative writing can be a very challenging activity for some students. Providing engaging topics and images can help reluctant writers … Continue reading
January 31, 2019
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Pop Art refers to a movement during the mid- to late-1950s in the UK and US that used images from popular culture to create fine art. It was inspired by the everyday and created by artists who sought to mirror … Continue reading