March 1, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Incorporating financial literacy lessons into your curriculum is a great way to engage students in learning real-world math applications and life skills. Money-based word problems and real-world stories allow students the opportunity to learn important financial concepts, explore realistic opportunities, … Continue reading
January 11, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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As every teacher knows, reading in the elementary grades is one of the most important skills taught. Because it affects all other academic achievement, a good deal of classroom resources are devoted to reading instruction and support. As a second … Continue reading
July 22, 2016
by Evan-Moor
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Take it from me, as a second grade teacher and mom of two, time is my nemesis. A resource that saves me countless hours in lesson development is Evan-Moor’s TeacherFileBox online.With TeacherFileBox, I was able to access differentiated instruction for … Continue reading
May 27, 2015
by jessicaonkenevanmoor
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In my first-grade classroom, I use a variety of Evan-Moor daily practice titles for quick lessons and easy assessments. While I don’t always use the lessons sequentially, I’ve found that these titles are valuable to help students practice a skill … Continue reading
April 21, 2015
by Evan-Moor
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All teachers quickly learn that staying home sick is so much more work than just going to school! We’ve all gone into school on days when we know we should have stayed home. But what if it wasn’t so much … Continue reading
March 3, 2015
by Evan-Moor
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Trapping magical leprechauns appeals to the imagination of young children. My teenage children still remember the delight in finding their kindergarten classroom turned upside down by mischievous leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day. Their kindergarten teacher created memorable traditions around St. … Continue reading
February 17, 2015
by Evan-Moor
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Research shows that reading and writing are interconnected and interdependent, and that a child’s literacy development is dependent upon the integration of both. The Common Core State Standards further emphasize vocabulary knowledge, close reading, and text-based writing as ways to … Continue reading
February 11, 2015
by Evan-Moor
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Dear Homeschoolers, Isn’t it fun to get a REAL letter in the mail? You know how you are sorting through the bills, the junk mail, and then…there it is: a REAL letter. It makes you smile, right? I would guess … Continue reading
June 4, 2014
by Evan-Moor
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Whether you’re looking for a quality lesson to fill a gap in your lesson plan or an educational activity to keep your child learning over the summer, use this “lesson roundup”! This post features downloadable activities and resources from a … Continue reading
May 28, 2014
by Evan-Moor
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When I was studying to become a teacher, one thing that impressed me most about my mentors was how these teachers purposefully used bits and pieces of time for effective learning. I am talking about those precious minutes ranging from … Continue reading