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Play or Analyze these Songs in the Classroom

Play or analyze these songs in the classroom! These songs are split into two lists – one for general classroom use like transitions, brain breaks and more, and the other list is songs for analysis in English class or another type of middle school or high school class!  How did

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Fun Ways to Practice Spelling Trick Words

Hey teachers! Looking for fun ways to practice spelling trick words? I have ideas for you right here! Play Doh or Clay Play doh is fun and easy to use, and super for shorter words for kindergarten and first graders.           Pipe Cleaners Pipe cleaners are an

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Class Rewards that Don’t Involve Food

Class Rewards that Don’t Involve Food Positive reinforcement is always a great way to support your students so today I have suggestions for class rewards that don’t involve food! My second graders would always want to have Pizza Day or candy but 1) I am not buying pizza for 22

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Getting Organized for Remote Learning

    Organizing Your at Home Supplies for Remote Teaching (or your Teacher Table) Teaching remotely is tough, whether you are doing it from your classroom or home, so this blog post has some advice for you when you’re getting organized for remote teaching!  Keeping Papers and Supplies Under Control

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Nurturing Kindness in Today’s Classroom

                            In the stressed out climate of today’s world, it is more important than ever to find ways to start nurturing kindness in today’s classroom! Today’s blog post has a few suggestions for you, so let’s get

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Management Tips for Interactive Notebooks

Hey teachers!! Are you using Interactive Notebooks or planning to? I used them for years with my second graders so I definitely developed some management tricks for interactive notebooks over time. Here are some tips for you! (and if you’re wondering why you should try INBs check out my blog post here

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Building Home School Connections During Remote Learning

  It’s tough to do everything else you’re supposed to be doing as teacher right now, as well as building home -school connections during remote learning. Here are some ideas that you can implement. They will help to nurture relationships and connections with students’ parents and family members/guardians when you

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