The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

August 31, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Helping Children Learn to Read with Phonics, Sight Words, Reading Comprehension and More!

Reading is an essential skill that lays the foundation for a child’s academic success and lifelong learning. As parents and teachers, we have the remarkable opportunity to empower children with the tools they need to become confident and fluent readers. … Continue reading

How to Help Your Child Learn Division Strategies

February 20, 2019
by Evan-Moor
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How to Help Your Child Learn Division and Long Division Strategies

When my daughter started division in fourth grade, I knew we were in for trouble (and extra math practice at home). As a parent who learned math the “old” way, I had a really difficult time understanding the processes behind … Continue reading

Math Fluency Strategies

February 18, 2019
by Evan-Moor
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How to Completely Transform Your Child’s Math Abilities in Minutes a Day

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

How to teach math when you don't love it

February 12, 2019
by Evan-Moor
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When You Don’t Love Math: How to Approach Teaching Word Problems

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

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

STEM Activities for peschool, kindergarten, and first grade

August 7, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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STEM In the Kitchen—Cooking Up Science with the Kids

For some kids, the kitchen is a pit stop to refuel on snacks and drinks. But did you know that the kitchen is the perfect place to do STEM activities with your children? You can make learning fun by exploring … Continue reading

How to solve word problems

July 23, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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How to Solve Word Problems in 3 Simple Steps

Word problems can be intimidating and overwhelming for children and parents alike. They require children to read at grade level while solving a complex puzzle. Empower your child to tackle those tricky problems by teaching a systematic approach for solving … Continue reading

Support STEM at Home with these STEM Activities

June 26, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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5 Ways You Can Support STEM Skills at Home

Children are natural scientists. They are constantly observing the world around them, experimenting with anything they can get their hands on, and asking A LOT of questions. These are attributes that can help with higher education and STEM (science, technology, … Continue reading

STEM Education

May 16, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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What is STEM Education and Why is it Important?

By now, you’ve probably heard the acronym STEM from every child, teacher, and school in your neighborhood. But what is STEM education and why is it important? Lessons grounded in STEM support curiosity, teamwork, and creativity. It also invites children … Continue reading

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