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Read more about the article 6 Exciting Activities for Your Animal Adaptations Unit (Perfect for Homeschool Kids too!)
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6 Exciting Activities for Your Animal Adaptations Unit (Perfect for Homeschool Kids too!)

Teaching animal adaptations helps students understand the fascinating ways animals evolve to survive in their environments. This blog post will provide you with seven activities that will make your animal…

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Read more about the article 8 Addition Strategies to Build Strong Math Skills for Elementary Students
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8 Addition Strategies to Build Strong Math Skills for Elementary Students

When it comes to teaching addition, no single strategy works perfectly for every student. Providing students with multiple ways to approach addition gives them the freedom to choose the method…

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Read more about the article 5 Foundational Fraction Skills Every Elementary Student Needs to Know (And How to Teach It)
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5 Foundational Fraction Skills Every Elementary Student Needs to Know (And How to Teach It)

Fractions are one of those math topics that can make students freeze in their tracks. But why is it so hard for so many students to understand fractions? The problem…

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Read more about the article 5 Effective Strategies to Help Students Learn How to Ask & Answer Questions (Using Evidence from the Text)
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5 Effective Strategies to Help Students Learn How to Ask & Answer Questions (Using Evidence from the Text)

Boosting reading comprehension through “ask and answer” strategies is a powerful way to deepen students' understanding and critical thinking. By guiding students to ask insightful questions and teaching them how…

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Read more about the article 5 Tips for Teaching Graphs & Data Interpretation
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5 Tips for Teaching Graphs & Data Interpretation

Helping elementary students develop the skills to read, analyze, and interpret data can be a challenging task. Graphs, charts, and tables often appear complex to students, and the skills required…

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Read more about the article Why Blurting Keeps Happening in Your Classroom and How to Manage It Effectively
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Why Blurting Keeps Happening in Your Classroom and How to Manage It Effectively

Blurting is one of the most common disruptions in classrooms, and it continues to happen largely due to a lack of clear and consistent classroom management. Teachers who allow students…

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Veteran teacher dedicated to empowering educators by sharing practical classroom management tips, effective math and literacy lesson ideas, and resources designed to help elementary teachers build confidence and become more effective in their teaching practice.
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